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I LOVE compost. In college I lived in an environmental co-op where we cooked all our own meals (much better than the dining halls), and composted all our leftovers and food scraps into fertilizer that we used in our organic garden. I know it sounds kind of crunchy, but it was super cool. Composting provides a way to reduce the amount of waste that would otherwise crowd our landfills. When Read more
Eco-friendly folks listen up: Case-Mate has just released a line of rPET iPhone cases made from 100% recycled bottles. Hoping to offset the millions of plastic bottles that end up in landfills every year, Case-Mate claims each case equals one recycled bottle. Click through to see the translucent cases in springtime hues. Read more
When it comes to buying cut flowers, sometimes it's hard to remember that behind those beautiful blooms sometimes lurks something more sinister — namely thousands of miles of shipping and herbicides and pesticides. That's why Deborah Prinzing, the author of the new book The 50 Mile Bouquet, recommends that you buy local and sustainable flowers for those you love (like your Mom this Mother's Read more
Earth Day is coming up and although we usually celebrate by telling you what you should do, sometimes it's easier to listen to advice on what you shouldn't do. Not being environmentally friendly adds a huge cost to your wallet and your environment. Here are a couple of eco-unfriendly moves you should avoid doing: Not using public transportation: Even if you do have a car, try to switch off with Read more
Choosing kitty litter is a tough decision! There are so many options out there, and changing litter types can upset your cat and cause naughty "elimination" behaviors. Many users shy away from the traditional clay or silica gel varieties which can contain carcinogens and burden landfills, and choose more eco-tastic styles instead. To see my four earth-friendly alternatives, keep reading. Read more
We talk all year about properly recycling your gadgets, but since we officially kick off Earth month today, it's the perfect time to remind you about the different ways to recycle, donate, and get some cash back from your old gadgets. It only takes a few minutes to help others and Mother Earth, so read on! Find a location near you — To ensure electronics don't end up in landfills or Read more
New Year's resolution to save more, spend less? Save one more old incandescent lightbulb from a trip to the landfill, along with money in your wallet for not buying home goods. Repurpose this used household product as a tiny vase ready for Spring's first blooms. ReadyMade's lightbulb bud vase is an afternoon craft perfect for those who already have DIY staples like safety glasses, pliers, and an Read more
While regifting has long been considered a social taboo — anyone else remember the Seinfeld episode "The Label Maker"? — Good magazine is giving the practice a positive spin. Pointing to a new set of tools and graphics from Brain Pickings that encourage people to regift with aplomb this holiday season, regifting is coming out of the shadows. You can download the regifting tags and wrapping Read more
Us socially responsible shoppers (pat on the back for us) are always on the lookout for a new product that looks as chic as it is environmentally friendly. Luckily, New Balance recognized our commitment to both style and the environment and has created the shoe of our recycled dreams: newSKY. Constructed out of fabric made from postconsumer PET plastic bottles (average eight 20-oz. bottles per Read more
Ever been confused as to how some of your multimaterial beauty products, such as lipstick and mirrored compacts, should be recycled? Fret no more. With TerraCycle, a company that specializes in recycling harder-to-recycle goods, the guesswork is taken out for you. With its Personal Care and Beauty Brigade program, which runs in conjunction with Garnier, you can feel good knowing that just about Read more
