Green Your Meal: Edible Cups, Plates and Cutlery
Most people know recycling is more beneficial than adding trash to local landfills and compostable products are definitely better for the environment than single- or one-use. But, what can you do when you want to have a picnic, a backyard BBQ, go camping or simply avoid doing dishes? Well….that’s where edible tableware comes in. That’s […]
Green Your Fourth of July in 4 Easy Steps
While red, white and blue are the traditional colors for Independence Day celebrations, we thought now would be a good time to help you green your 4th of July in four easy steps. Of course we don’t mean green in color necessarily, but in how you plan and execute your holiday plans. Greening your activities […]
Green Camping Checklist: Making the Most of Your Summer Trip
Now that the kids are out (or almost out) of school, the summer camping season is here. Camping is a simple, yet fun way to spend some time outdoors. It can also be an ideal way to get unplugged from the stresses of day-to-day life and provide you with a sense of serenity and relief. […]
Reusable, Recyclable or…Edible?
With so many one-use items on the market today, it is a wonder that landfills are not overflowing beyond their borders. The question is, what can we do about it? Buying reusable materials is a viable option. Recycling those materials we have already used is also a good way to live a more sustainable life. […]
Biofriendly Tips to Help You Extend the Life of Your Vehicle
The kids are out of school, summer is here and despite rising gas prices many families are planning to hit the road at some point this summer. In fact millions of people are expected to be making a trek to their favorite vacation destinations this year. Some will be traveling by plane, some by train, […]
5 Examples of Biodegradable Containers That Are Better For The Environment
Image by mackenzienicole There are so many containers we use on a day to day basis that simply aren’t good for the environment. Just ask yourself, every time you get “take-out” food, what happens to the Styrofoam (or polystyrene) containers your food was packaged in? Items such as plastic bottles, cans, plastic bags, paper cups, […]
Green Restaurants Effectively Lowering Their Environmental Impact
The world continues to change on a daily basis from climate change, global warming or whatever you choose to call it. Some of those changes adversely affect our food and water supplies. Due to that fact, restaurants have often been singled out for their sometimes massive impact on the environment. Thankfully many restaurants are now […]