Eco Fashion vs. Conventional Clothing
The term “eco-friendly fashion,” and any other form of sustainable design, has had its fair of ups and downs in this brand-overloaded world. With the mind of leaving a negative carbon footprint and affecting the planet by using conventional fabrics that harm the planet, opting for an environmental choice of clothing should be our top […]
The Eco Benefits of Lending Over Buying
We’ve gotten to a stage where production can no longer be called ‘progress’, if we hope to champion a sustainable economic model, we need to invent a new framework for measuring growth. There are many ways to read into this paradigm, however one of the most promising is the application of a “circular economy,” one […]
Do You Consider Yourself an Eco-Conscious Consumer?
You’ve probably heard the term many times throughout the years, but do you truly understand what it means to be an eco-conscious consumer? Eco-conscious consumers are those individuals who show concern for the environment in their purchasing practices. Do you make a concerted effort to avoid excess packaging? Do you buy in bulk and end up […]
Holiday Gift Ideas for Eco-Conscious Consumers
Holiday Gift Ideas for Eco-Conscious Consumers While many retailers would have you believing the holidays are all about shopping, spending money and making sure you have plenty of gifts under the tree, in reality, the holiday season means a whole lot more. It is a time for people to celebrate their religion, participate in random […]
Eco Designs: 4 Inventions and Ideas Inspired By Nature
Biomimicry is the process of studying nature’s design, then taking that design and incorporating it into or imitating it in specific man-made materials, goods, technology and architecture. Nature has so many wonderful ways to enhance sustainability and survival. We, as a society, would be remiss if we didn’t learn from nature and use nature to […]
10 Eco Holiday Gift Ideas
Image by Andy Noren / Creative Commons The holidays are here, and although many people have probably completed their holiday shopping and are ready, I’m not in that category. If you aren’t either, here are 10 eco holiday gift ideas that might put a dent in your holiday shopping or maybe even help wrap it […]
How Four Moms Have Shaped the Future of GM and the Malibu Eco
Most people have a certain vehicle in mind, or at least an idea of what they are looking for, before they go car shopping. In fact, many people already have the make and model picked out before they even step foot on the lot. But who is to say that particular vehicle is going to […]
5 Eco Tips for Taking Advantage of Daylight Savings Time
March 11th is the day. Time to turn those clocks forward an hour and spring into Daylight Savings Time. Now, in my book, there are pros and cons to people having to move their clocks forward an hour. In all honesty, I think the pros outweigh the cons, but to each his own. Image by […]
20 Eco Holiday Tips and Suggestions
Image by Kristin Sig / Creative Commons The year is moving along so quickly. Although it may not seem like it, the holidays will be upon us before we know it. Of course, when it comes to holiday planning, now is the time to get started. Waiting until the last minute simply means you’ll be […]
Which Generation is More Eco-Minded: Ours or Our Grandparents?
Image by dorena-wm Over the last few years people seem to be getting more and more eco-minded. Whether it be through their work, home or personal lives, people seem to have gained an awareness on what is and isn’t eco-friendly. Whether or not they do anything with that awareness is a different story, of course. […]