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Pets are a man’s best friend! They can be green too
I have a 17 year old Husky/Shepard mix, and recently we adopted a new “little” Shepard puppy into our lives. Due the sensitive skin of our Husky, I have always been aware of what kind of food I feed him. Due to the […]

With climate change on everyone’s minds, purchasing carbon credits offers a means to alleviate some of our green guilt. Terms like ”carbon neutral”, “carbon credits”, “carbon offsets” etc. are thrown around the green community to describe ways we can absolve our carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to climate change. The average American contributes […]

I am an environmentalist. But only in my heart, not in my actions. That is to say, I’m lazy.
So when we started running A Little Greener essays, I took notice. They really seemed to be written specifically for me, the guy who wants to do good, but is really intimidated by eco-everything. After reading a […]

Fair Trade is a term that is often used in the green community, and you have probably seen your favorite organic chocolate, coffee, tea, etc. labeled as fair trade certified. The concept behind fair trade is simple: to create a sustainable and just global economic system through fair trade (Fair Trade Federation). […]

These days, the hottest color in beauty is green and many beauty companies are setting an eco-friendly example. Here are some things for you to consider as the consumer:
Eco Friendly Packaging:
Try and buy cosmetics or other beauty products that come in recyclable packages or that come in packages made from recycled materials. The company […]

“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.”
—William Shakespeare

As summer vacation rapidly approaches, many families make plans for memorable adventures. My fondest and strongest childhood memories were of family camping trips, not the expensive trips to the amusement park. Camping with your family offers a greener option for quality, summer time. […]

I am a self proclaimed thrift store queen, and there is nothing more uplifting for me than to find some “booty” for a few bucks.
Not only can you stretch your budget, you are doing Mother Earth a favor by recycling clothes and other objects rather than buying them new. So many chemicals go into […]

Editor’s Note: Please welcome Jennifer Lance, who is participating in a Green article swap between GNMParents and Green Options. Jennifer is a regular over at Green Options, a great site which succeeds in their efforts to “provide a place where you can sort out the flash from the trash, and make informed decisions that […]

For years, I have been planting basil with my tomatoes. Not because they bring me memories of Italy (just add some real Mozzarella!), but because my grandma did it. Yes, and I later found out that was her natural “pesticide”. This spring, I have had the wonderful opportunity to see nature work her wonders. In […]

At the beginning of this year, I made a “green resolution” to recycle paperboard this year.
I found out about two years ago that my city would recycle paperboard (think cereal boxes) and cardboard, but that I would have to deliver it to the dump as our city didn’t accept it curbside.
I was elated to have […]