Sometimes we’d like to have something a little less utilitarian for a recycling container around the home or office. Fortunately, there are a lot of creative options available for us to choose from. Some people like to use large wicker baskets and others choose rich wood toned finishes. There is something for every decor but …
Spring is in the air and so are plans for gardens all across the country. It’s a perfect time to think about composting to enrich the soil in your garden this year. You can use the nutrient rich compost you will be creating in your vegetable garden, on your flower beds, and around trees and …
Over the years we have really begun to lean heavily on plastic for packing lunches. From Baggies to kids’ plastic drink containers, it is an area that is prime for moving in to green mode by reducing the amount of plastic we use and substituting with other things. There are lots of new products on …
One of the easiest ways to reduce our energy use is to consciously adjust our thermostats lower in the cold months and higher in the warm months. We can also turn out the lights when leaving a room.These things really add up when everyone in the family pitches in to help. Programmable thermostats are fantastic …
