By Becky Striepe •
December 30, 2008
The gifts are all gifted and your green Christmas party was a hit! Now, that poor Christmas tree is looking a little sad and you’re wondering about the best way to dispose of it.
[Trash Day. Creative Commons photo by Brooke]
You’re not alone. North Americans buy over 30 million Christmas trees each season. Luckily, Earth 911 can help you recycle that tree rather then sending it off to the landfill!
By Becky Striepe •
December 9, 2008
[Creative Commons photo by Tammy Green.]
Shirley’s Zero Dollar Christmas Challenge got me thinking a about the upcoming holidays. Christmas can be so wasteful! Between the energy that goes into production for all of those presents, the shipping, and the gift wrap Christmas presents can be an enormous energy suck. Charity gifts are a great way to green your holiday gift-giving and give back a little bit while you’re at it. Here are five charitable alternatives to hitting the mall.
By Becky Striepe •
November 5, 2008
[Image credit: Lizerati at Flickr used with permission]
It’s that time of year! There are parties and big meals to plan, gifts to get together, and travel plans to finalize. How is a person supposed to live green during such a busy time of year? This week, we’re going to take a look at ways to have a fabulous holiday season without giving up those Earth-friendly ideals. It doesn’t have to feel like a sacrifice!
By Becky Striepe •
November 4, 2008
[Image credit: Freshtopia at Flickr under a Creative Commons license]
It’s that time of year! There are parties and big meals to plan, gifts to get together, and travel plans to finalize. How is a person supposed to live green during such a busy time of year? This week, we’re going to take a look at ways to have a fabulous holiday season without giving up those Earth-friendly ideals. It doesn’t have to feel like a sacrifice!
By Becky Striepe •
November 3, 2008
[Image credit: Joshua Davis at Flickr under a Creative Commons license]
It’s that time of year! There are parties and big meals to plan, gifts to get together, and travel plans to finalize. How is a person supposed to live green during such a busy time of year? This week, we’re going to take a look at ways to have a fabulous holiday season without giving up those Earth-friendly ideals. It doesn’t have to feel like a sacrifice!
