For many, the days following the holidays are dedicated to making changes in the coming year. Resolutions are an opportunity for people to reflect on themselves, their actions/behavior and make decisions to improve their life in the new future. For those of us who are environmentally minded, this can be a time of renewed dedication; for others new to the eco-movement such resolutions can lead to information, education, and ultimately lifestyle changes.  Read the rest of this entry »

For years we have heard the phrase Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. It is plastered on billboards, tee-shirts, posters, shopping bags, totes…the list goes on and on. Freecycling takes the three “R’s” to a whole new level. Read the rest of this entry »

Now that the holidays are quickly approaching many of us are planning family get-togethers and parties. This doubtlessly will entail hours of planning, cooking, shopping and of course, cleaning. For many families, cupboards are stocked with an ever-expanding arsenal of home cleaning products many of which contain dangerous ingredients, harsh cleansing agents and artificial colors and fragrances. While these home cleaning products come in pretty packages and offer clever ad campaigns; they also offer indoor air pollution which put our family members at risk, unnecessary antibacterial agents that result in more resistant bacteria, and unnecessary expense. Contrary to the popular belief, even the biggest messes and nastiest stains can be battled effectively with baking soda, borax, lemon juice and many other eco-friendly household items. Read the rest of this entry »