Aug 29, 2015 02:21PM
The most memorable birthday parties make us feel good, and going green makes them feel even better.YoungstersLocation matters. Consider a park or beach as a setting to promote exercise and time outdoo
Jul 25, 2015 01:47PM
More people today are embracing the many benefits of commuting by public transit. Beyond the good feelings of reducing their carbon footprint and avoiding the stress of traffic, they are meeting and c
Jul 08, 2015 12:44PM
American states salute their native identities and characteristics in many ways, including official birds and flowers. Home farmers, growers and gardeners can relish that soils also bear official stat
Jun 08, 2015 05:29PM
Natural Ways to Keep Crawling Critters Away With picnics and barbecues on the calendar, summer is a time for indoor/outdoor entertaining with family, friends and neighbors. To keep invading ants away,
May 02, 2015 06:44AM
Town Eateries Embrace Sustainability The city of Maplewood, Missouri, outside St. Louis, has teamed up with the Green Dining Alliance to become the area’s first Green Dining District, with at least 25
Mar 28, 2015 07:23PM
Smart Choices Help our Home Planet The buy local movement and popularity of local farmers’ markets continue to grow, but we can do even better when it comes to sustainable shopping. A recent Greendex.
Feb 28, 2015 05:57PM
How to Find and Fix Leaking Pipes While municipal water main breaks make news, it’s just as important to be watchful at home. According to the Alliance for Water Efficiency, a typical home annually lo
Jan 05, 2015 03:04PM
Best Ways to Enjoy Greener Indoor and Outdoor Fires Our inclination to position ourselves near fire is a year-round lure nationwide. Yet, the traditional ingredient in both indoor fireplaces in the no
Nov 30, 2014 05:38PM
From December 14 through January 5, citizen scientists of all ages will participate in the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count (Tinyurl.com/AudubonChristmasCount), the country’s longest-ru
Nov 01, 2014 05:24PM
Buying products that are made in the USA supports both our neighbors and nation. Keeping the entire product cycle within our borders employs more Americans, enhances local and national economic securi
Sep 30, 2014 08:05PM
Homeowners with gardens have many natural, organic and sustainable options for mulching, which enriches soils with nutrients, helps retain moisture and controls weeds. In most regions, many types of t
Aug 28, 2014 04:16PM
Smartphone maker Nokia estimates most devices need only about two hours to fully charge, making overnight charging highly wasteful; users also should disengage and unplug chargers from the wall when t
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