Advocacy for sustainability: Green building design and green living

Residential and commercial builders are increasingly using the elements of green design to create buildings that are better for the Earth. Use your next casual lunch date, family visit, or dinner party as an opportunity to inform people about how green buildings help the planet. Here are some basic points that you can share with anyone. Read more...

Save the world by shopping

You don't need to be a huge multinational organization to make an impact. Consumers hold more power than they realize. When you buy a product, you are really telling that company that you approve of their business practices, whether those practices are environmentally sound or not. The power is in your wallet. Read more...

Recycle your used furniture

If you have been considering the purchase of a roomful – or even a whole house full – of furniture, chances are you have been wondering what to do with the furniture you currently have. Finding ways to recycle your furniture rather than throw it out can help the environment and your pocketbook. Read more...

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Make a natural fruit and vegetable wash
Commercial natural washes are expensive, but you can wash produce effectively with what you have at home. Read more...

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Recycling dilemmas: It's in the storage
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