Articles by: Keith Lewis

Use LED Outdoor Christmas Lights to Save Money this Holiday Season

The days of keeping up with the Joneses may be behind us, but if you’re in competition with the Griswold’s for the most outlandish display of Christmas lighting on the block, outdoor LED Christmas lights may help keep your energy costs down. In recent years Light emitting diode or LED Christmas lights have begun to make headway in the marketplace and become much more prevalent and desirable for consumers. Previous versions of LED Christmas lighting left consumers wanting more. The earlier... 

6 Resources for Green Gift Ideas For The Holiday Season

It’s that time again, the holiday season is upon us and thoughts of gift giving have invaded your ever-waking moment. Where does one go to obtain green gift ideas or buy green gifts for our friends and loved ones? A variety of things must first be considered when selecting a gift you deem to be a green gift. First you must determine what your barometer for green is? For many people being green can consist of many definitions. Much like those that claim to be vegetarians, being green may encompass... 

Interview: Mark Hawkins of InkPeace

Each month GreenWorld365 will spotlight people, businesses, or organizations that are making strides towards greening our world. This month we interview Mark Hawkins of InkPeace. Founded in 2008 by Mark Hawkins and Carol Pedersen, InkPeace is an eco-friendly company, promoting the re-use of ink cartridges. InkPeace sells ink and toner cartridges for printers, fax machines and copiers. InkPeace is active in their community and are participating in the future of our city.  Read More →

Avocado and Tomato Sandwiches

Today’s Meatless Monday recipe is one that I discovered on VegCooking.com.  This tasty sandwich makes a great lunch and really hits the spot. If you’re packing a lunch simply pack your ingredients separately. Preparing it too far in advance might allow the tomatoes to make this sandwich a bit soggy. Hummus 2 slices thick-crusted sourdough bread 4-6 avocado slices 1-2 leaves lettuce 2 thick tomato slices • Spread desired amount of hummus on both slices of bread. • Place avocado... 

Portobello Steaks And Burgers

This recipe is from the book Raw Food Life Force Energy by Natalia Rose. I’ve made this portobello burger and really enjoyed it. Although the recipe say’s that it makes 2 burgers, I was able to make 4. It all depends on the size of the portobellos. Makes 2 Burgers 4 portobello mushrooms, stemmed and left whole 1/4 cup of Nama Shoyu or regular soy sauce 1/4 cup pure grade B maple syrup 2 sprouted-grain burger buns 2 beefsteak (or any large) tomatoes, sliced 4 leaves organic lettuce 1... 

Wines: A Fair Trade Option

In today’s world, decisions we make often have global implications. Most of us are becoming more concerned with the social and environmental impact of our decisions. Whether it’s choosing a green detergent or a fair trade coffee, we are looking for solutions that help us improve our social consciousness and green living choices.  Are you aware that your choice of wine might greatly benefit and improve the lives of many foreign workers? I recently read an interesting post from green LA girl... 

Meatless Monday — The Devil’s Chili

Years ago in my effort to add more vegetables to my diet I started by buying and cooking more veggies. I quickly realized that I was in dire need of some recipes to help spice things up. During my search I came across a cookbook called the Vegetarian Times Cookbook By the editors of Vegetarian Times. I have made this Vegetarian Times chili recipe on many occasions. The hearty chili is tasty and can be modified to your specific taste. Tofu can be added to give it a more meaty texture. The Devil’s... 

Biodegradable Plastic Trash Bags By Perf

The editors of GreenWorld365 recently came across a company named Perf selling biodegradable plastic trash bags. The Perf representative stated that the bags are high quality, extremely strong, supplied through a unique dispensing system and completely biodegradable. GreenWorld365 purchased a few boxes of their Extra Large, Tall Kitchen Bags for a test run. Perf claims their GO GREEN trash bags to be a 100% Back To Nature product. Their literature states that their biodegradable plastic trash bags... 

Meatless Mondays — Share Your Vegetarian Recipes

GreenWorld365 is going meatless on Mondays. Our Meatless Mondays section will consist of great tasting vegetarian recipes to assist and inspire those who wish to eat meatless at least one day a week. Learn more about our inspiration for Meatless Mondays by reading about the environmental and health benefits of vegetarian meals. Do you have a vegetarian recipe that you would like to share for our new Meatless Mondays section? If you have a tasty recipe you would love to share with our readers, please... 

Greenopia’s Guide to Green Living — A Must Have

GreenWorld365 editors recently attended the Go Green Expo in Los Angeles California. The expo offered us a wonderful experience to meet many venders that believe in Green Living and to experience their products. One of the products that we were truly impressed with was The Urban Dweller’s Guide to Green Living by Greenopia. This guide assists consumers in making daily green living choices. With listings and ratings of more than 1,400 eco-friendly retailers, service providers, and organizations... 

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