Monthly Archives: December 2012
Sustainability Achievements of 2012
A look back at some of the big steps taken toward sustainability across the world in 2012. Rio +20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development took place this past June as a follow up to the initial Earth Summit that took
Green Daily Deals: Save 50%-90% on eco-friendly products
These days you can be sure that finding a great deal on the daily items you love is only a few clicks away. Whether you are looking for designer clothes or a family vacation it has never been more convenient
3 Simple DIY Natural Hydrating Face Masks
With the temperature dropping twenty degrees in just a matter of days, my skin feels so dry and tight I fear it might tear. This combined with post-holiday dehydration and sleep deprivation and I am definitely feeling the need to
Greenpeace takes on Toxic Fashion
This was a big year for the crusade to end toxic chemicals that were found in a large sampling of clothing pulled from over 20 large retail brands in April of this year. After tests were conducted on these items
Good Guide app reveals product safety, ethics and eco-impact
The Good Guide: How it Works Do you want to be sure that the products you use at home are not a threat to your health or the health of others? Here is an online resource and an app to
3 Ways to help families of Sandy Hook Elementary Victims
Friday morning, December 14, 2012, a 20 year old gunman at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut took the lives of 26 people in the matter of minutes, 20 of those victims were children ranging from ages 5-10. The final death toll
Save money by Green Gift Giving this Christmas
While scanning my favorite sites and blogs today, I was appalled to read on Planet Green that the EPA reports American families create one million tons of extra waste between Thanksgiving and New Years every year. That is an annual
U.S. seeks to protect 66 coral species under Endangered Species Act
The health and existence of coral reefs worldwide are in danger and recently NOAA has recognized the urgency by proposing that 66 species of coral be added to the list to be protected under the Endangered Species Act. At present
Bring the outdoors in this Christmas
I am definitely a person who every year around mid-November becomes ignorantly giddy about the Christmas Holiday! Forgetting how stressful it is to organize family, decorate to the nines without my dog, Ranger, chewing every wire and ornament to shreds,
Responsible Recycling: Everything from A to MP3s
Ever wonder what to do with all of those batteries in your children’s toys and remotes once their lives have ended? Do you hurriedly replace them with new ones and debate whether to just throw them away in the trash
Charity Miles: Earn money for charity per mile
Need extra motivation to keep those decadent desserts and delicious treats off you this holiday season? Want to help others in need get help over the holidays? Here’s an excellent and easy solution that will inspire you to get fit
DIY Holiday Ornament
Have you collected a pile of cards, announcements or invitations over this past year from loved ones that you would like find new homes for? Here is the perfect way to reuse those special documents and give creative thoughtful gifts
