Shopping. We all do it. We all buy stuff we need, stuff we want, and some stuff that, honestly, we could probably do without. But it’s a fact of life, we live in a dispersed and increasingly global economy, and shopping isn’t going away. And all that stuff we buy impacts the planet.
So what can […]

So you want to buy green, but you don’t know what to look for? It’s true; the array of “green” claims is dizzying, and it can be hard to cut through the green marketing hype to make truly informed sustainable shopping choices.
Don’t become a victim of eco-stress! Use these six common-sense guidelines to help make […]

Let’s face it: no matter how much we try, there’s lots of stuff we can’t recycle. If you live in a large metro area, you might be able to recycle a bit more than those in the rural hinterlands, but no matter how progressive your recycling program, there’s stuff that simply can’t be recycled. That’s […]

I’m always on the lookout for cool upcycled and recycled projects, especially for repurposing those heinous plastic water bottles. Here’s one that I love: portable mobile speakers that fit in your bicycle water bottle cage, backpack side pocket, or even your gas guzzler’s cup holder. Thanks to zomie1 for the great way to reuse a […]