Category Archives: EcoTips

Going green can help small retailers stand out from competitors, but few seem to be focusing on becoming more environmentally friendly. An MIT Sloan Management Review study released last year found that while most big retail chains already have green … Continue reading →

by guest blogger Dr. Marilyn Black, Founder, GREENGUARD Environmental Institute Did you know that the air you’re breathing in your home can be two to five times more polluted than the air outdoors? And that after remodeling, renovating, or using … Continue reading →

Getting the whole family to eat their vegetables can be a challenge – but thanks to this super cool Sprout Table by Swedish student, Lena Louise Meyer, you can harvest and grow veggies right in the middle of your kitchen table! … Continue reading →

While running an eco-friendly home is not a high priority on many people’s list, today’s infographic tells you how to do just that. Although it’s from the UK, it can be very insightful to even us Canadians. The tips range … Continue reading →

Are you and your family finding it more important than ever to save money in 2012?  Luckily, smart money saving tactics almost always allow for helping the environment.  From making your own cleaning supplies to finding new free ways for … Continue reading →

Have you ever been to one of those fancypants gourmet food shops, spotted a beautiful beribboned jar of something delicious, picked it up lovingly… and then had a heart attack when you saw the price sticker? We’ve all been there, … Continue reading →

From Terri Bennett, Founder of DoYourPart.com via Huffington Post: Stumped on what to do with stuff you don’t think you can put in the recycling bin? Don’t trash it before finding out how to Do Your Part with all that … Continue reading →