Recycling Comes From Within
Elizabeth FournierLast spring, I realized I was no longer twenty and opted for my own version of a midlife crisis: I decided to take ukelele lessons. My perky, young instructor said, Youre brave! Most of my new students are third graders. When it was discovered that men of the House and Senate had paid for the services of male prostitutes, they usually blamed a midlife crisis sparked by dissatisfaction ...
Read more...CategoriesNaturally Green | Eco Living | Miscellaneous GreenGift Giving Made Healthy
Naturally SavvyFinding the perfect gift is a challenge, especially when your wish is to promote a healthy and environmentally-conscious lifestyle. This year, give the gift of health with these great ideas: Gift Baskets Large or small, DIY gift baskets can be customized for each person and inspired by holiday events. Here are some suggestions: Fruit and vegetable baskets. Ma...
Read more...CategoriesNaturally Green | Eco Living | Gadgets and Gizmos | Miscellaneous Green | Travel and HolidaysVertical Burials Are a Greener Option
Elizabeth FournierWhen an individual passes away, there have been two basic disposition choices: cremation or burial of a body in the horizontal position. Some families are disinclined to cremate their loved ones, yet consequently, space for cemeteries has reached a premium as land values have climbed. Large populations in urban areas demands an ever greater proportion of the land. When you think about it, ...
Read more...CategoriesEco Living | Miscellaneous GreenGo Green and Lose Weight
Cara SmusiakObesity is a growing problem around the world, and its a critical problem here in the United States. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates nearly 27 percent of American adults are obese, and CDC data indicates obesity rates continue to rise. As if excess weight werent complicated enough, obesity is accompanied by and increased risk of cancer, diabetes, heart di...
Read more...CategoriesEco Living | Miscellaneous GreenGreen Living On A Boat
Kat RobertsonThis is horrible! I exclaimed to my partner Jrn as we rode the dinghy back to our sailboat and home, the Ritmo Di Vita. Following a mild squall lasting fifteen minutes with heavy downpour and increased winds, we were overwhelmed by a staggering mound of trash and debris that was floating in the water. All of this filth had floated into the anchorage area in Chaguaramus, the small port in T...
Read more...CategoriesEco Living | Travel and Holidays | Miscellaneous Green5 Green Upholstery Fabric Alternatives
Naturally SavvyReupholstering furniture is a quick and easy way to bring new life to an old piece of furniture that might otherwise end up in the trash (or something that you rescued from the trash!), and its also a great way to take basic furniture and make it fabulous. Manhattan Nests Daniel Kanter wrote about how he transformed an Ikea FJELLSE bed frame into an upholstered bed using a wool blanket from...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenAvoid BPA Exposure from Cash Register Receipts
Naturally SavvyIt seems theres no escaping Bisphenol-A (BPA). Another study, published in Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews earlier this summer, and an Environmental Working Group (EWG) research report have shown that measurable levels of BPA are still being found on thermal paper receipts used for cash registers and credit card/debit machines. In the study authored by John C. Warner, eight of 10 cash r...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenAquification is a Greener Cremation
Elizabeth FournierFrom caskets made of recycled matter to not using embalming chemicals that leech into the earth, people are progressively searching for traditions to make their final resting place a more environmentally affable one. It has been a long-held belief that cremation is a very green choice. Although cremation uses far fewer resources than almost any other disposition option, it also has an envi...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenTips for Eco-Friendly Sewing
Naturally SavvyTheres a deep and lasting satisfaction in sewing something. Whether youre making a skirt or hand stitching an ornament, when you finish a project, you have something that you made with your own two hands. The surge in interest in sewing in recent years goes hand-in-hand with the upswing in popularity of handmade goods. Quilting alone is a huge industry in the United States. According to th...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenCemeteries a Great Venue for a Green Wedding
Elizabeth FournierWhen I worked at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Los Altos, California, many newlyweds would opt for a wedding day portrait on the stunning bridge cresting the duck pond. A white limo would occasionally roll in around closing on Saturdays and a blissful couple would spill out for photos. We would stare out the office windows in awe of their random, but breathtakingly beautiful choice. Marriage ...
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Green Your Summer Backyard Party
Naturally SavvySummer is all about the backyard party. From outdoor birthday celebrations, to national holidays, to old-fashioned family-and-friends cookouts, nothing says ...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenEase and Heal Sunburns Naturally
Naturally SavvySummer and sunburns seem to go hand-in-hand. Maybe your sunscreen didnt work, or you just forgot to apply or re-apply it, but either way, the end result is p...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous Green | Health & Wellness | Health Concerns | Optimal Health | General Health5 Tips for Staying Cool Without the AC
Naturally SavvySummers sweltering temperatures are upon us and that means one thing: air conditioners are working overtime. But you can stay cool without the AC. If youre s...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenBP Oil Spill Turns Ordinary People Into Activists
Naturally SavvyThe BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is a monumental tragedy. Habitats are being destroyed, wildlife are dying, fishermen and shrimpers have lost their liv...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenSustainability Becoming a Part of Mourning Meals
Elizabeth FournierDespite amazing advances in medical science and technology, the mortality rate for human beings stands at 100 percent. It's a fact: All of us are going to ...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenDIY Recycling Initiatives for Kids
Naturally SavvyLearning that recycling is an “adult” thing only perpetuates the “boring” stereotypes about it. A crafting day filled with recycling initiatives not only ma...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenGenetically Modified Organisms: An Update
Rosel KimAn alarming action has taken place that may take the citizens rights to knowing what is in our food and what our food is made of. In the recent Codex Al...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous Green25 Wasteful Things You Can Live Without
Naturally SavvyWe produce a lot of waste. In 2008 alone, Americans generated 250 million tons of trash, and though about a third of that was recycled, a lot went into landf...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenMake a Green Funerary Urn from Dryer Lint
Elizabeth FournierMany of us have heard of Earth Day but aren't really picking up what is being laid down. Some have described Earth Day as a birthday of sorts for the plane...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous Green15 Reuses for Cheap Plastic Cups
Naturally SavvyWe all have them: Cheap plastic cups collected from community events, gas stations, dollar stores, and even friends. As useful as a plastic cup can be during...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous Green10 Alternative Packing Materials
Naturally SavvyPacking peanuts are the oil sludge of packing materials. If you have some lying around, reusing packing peanuts is always preferable to throwing them out, bu...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous Green100% Recycled Business Cards From Moo!
Naturally SavvyFans of printing company MOOknown for allowing customers to print a different photo on every cardwere happy to learn that the company was shipping from the U...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenEcopod: Biodegradable Burial with Style
Elizabeth FournierNo one gets out of here alive, but you don't necessarily have to go first class. There is no shame in surrendering our cherished departed, and sooner or l...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenThrow a Green Kids Birthday Party
Lilian PrestiThese days aren’t we all trying to be a bit more green? We’re trying to recycle more, create less waste, eat natural foods, and walk and cycle more. So why no...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenGreen Burials Reunite the Body with the Earth
Elizabeth FournierDying is possibly the most natural occurrence in the world, but modern death rituals—embalming with toxic chemicals and traditional burial in concrete vaults—ar...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenGreen Workout: Walk Up and Down a Hill
Cara SmusiakWorking out at the gym regularly always sounds like a good idea in the first few months of a new year. You've gained a few pounds over the holidays and wan...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous Green20 Ways to Reduce Your Dependence on Oil
Cara SmusiakIt's happened again: An oil spill, this time near Port Arthur, Texas. According to the U.S. Coastguard, 462,000 gallons of oil spilled into the water when ...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenEVOL Burritos Now Made with Humane Meat
Cara SmusiakHow can an organic frozen burrito get more eco-friendly? Simple: Its meat can be sourced from a sustainable ranch where the animals are humanely raised. Accord...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenCompanies that Help You Recycle
Cara SmusiakWhen we think of green companies, we think of those that have reduced their use of energy, raw materials, or hazardous materials, those that are reducing shippi...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous Green5 Reuses for Milk Cartons
Cara SmusiakMy family is big on reusing, but when we recently skipped putting out the recycling because no one wanted to brave the snowstorm going on outside, I realized we...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenSave Envelopes to Stamp Out Hunger
Cara SmusiakEvery day when the mail comes you probably sift through the bills, letters and cards, junk mail, and other assorted items, tossing the envelopes in the recyclin...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenDreaming of a Green Christmas Tree
Jill HillhouseA question on the minds of many eco-conscious consumers this holiday season is: Which is less of an environmental burden, a live Christmas tree or an artific...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenMake Wine Glass Charms from Corks
Cara SmusiakWhether you regularly have friends over for a little wine, or you are hosting a holiday party, keeping track of which wine glass belongs to which guest is alway...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenSavvy DIY: Make a Soy Teacup Candle
Cara SmusiakMy favorite teacup is dear to my heart. Decorated with big yellow roses in full bloom, it is very feminine and delicate—the quintessential lady's teacup. I...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenStart a Green Committee at Your Office
Cara SmusiakGreening an office can be a difficult process, and staff can often end up feeling like their concerns don't get addressed—unless you have an organized comm...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenGetting Creative with Party Favors
We have all had this challenge: trying to come up with clever and meaningful party favors for guests who are attending our wedding, baby shower, or children’s...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous Green5 Fall Must-Haves for the Low-Impact Life
Cara SmusiakEveryone has a few things they never leave home without: Keys, cell phone, and wallet are on most people's lists, any many add in items like a sweater or h...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenBrad Pitt's Make It Right Unveils Floating House
Naturally SavvyIt's like you're Noah and your house is an arc where people can take refuge from flood waters. Sound crazy? Think again. Brad Pitt's Make it Rig...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenAre You Overdosing on Triclosan?
Cara SmusiakWe all want to be careful about bacteria and viruses as flu season approaches, but the overuse of anti-microbial products can lead to "super-bugs" tha...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous Green5 Reuses for Tissue Boxes
Cara SmusiakAhh-choo! Its the universal sound of illness and allergies, and as cold and flu season rapidly approaches, what better time to consider the ways we can make ...
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