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Reduce Your Carbon Footprint by Riding the Bus

To put yourself on the road to preserving the ecology and your own economy, it may pay to take the bus. Public transit and school … →

Do You Know Your Water Footprint?

Most people have heard of their carbon footprint but have you heard of your water footprint? The average American’s water footprint, the total amount of water directly and indirectly used, is nearly twice the worlds average. →

Bike Commuting: Choosing The Best Bike

For those of you considering bike commuting, the obvious, most important first step is actually getting a bike. But where to begin? How much to … →

Offset Your Carbon Footprint

What’s your carbon footprint? Do you know? Should you know? And how do you go about figuring it out? Let’s start with the basics. Carbon … →

small do-it-yourself projects for a green home

6 DIY Projects to Make Your Home an Efficient, Eco-Macine

Saving money is great, and helping the environment by conserving our precious resources is even better. There are many simple repairs that you can make … →

Eating Locally — What’s your Radius?

Many of us are doing our part to lead healthier lives with minimal impact on our environment. Some time ago I learned of Alisa Smith … →

Environmental Impact of Overnight Shipping and Greener Delivery Options

It’s midnight when you realize that you forgot to mail the present for dear aunt Sally’s 75th birthday. If you get it to the post … →

12 Ways to Go Low-Energy at Home

Save energy at home with these 12 efficiency tips. Are you concerned about the amount of energy you use in and around your home? Here … →

Biking is a great way to save money, reduce your carbon footprint and stay fit.

Bike Commuting — 3 Good Reasons

I am an avid cyclist and have been since I first learned to ride bike at the age of five. I happen to think that … →

Green Beer Comes in Many Shades

What’s better than a green beer on St Patrick’s Day? How about green beer the other 364 days of the year! Beer has been going … →