The first two things that pop into most people's heads when they think about going 'green' are expensive and extra work. Actually the reverse is true! Being environmentally conscious can actually save you money in many different ways, and there are plenty of things you can do that don't add extra work to our already hectic lives. Saving energy is a sure-fire money saver a... read more »

Due to global warming and fears of climate changing for the worse, environment consciousness is increasing all over the world. Living as we are in such troubled times, it makes a lot of sense to choose products that are eco-friendly whenever possible. Since vehicles such as cars are regarded as one of the prime pollutants of the planet, it is our duty towards the planet to buy a 'green'... read more »

It's not news that we are in a recession and that everywhere money is one of the most talked-about topics of the day. Another topic high up on the list of the most talked about would be "going green." But how can you "go green" on a budget? It's really not as difficult as one might believe. 1. When you leave a room, turn out the light. This seems incredibly basic ... read more »

It's summertime and it's grilling time, which means lots of plastic, lots of paper and lots of smoke. Now that's not thinking green is it? What to do? Here are a few suggestions I found by reading an article on the Green Irene website. If you use gas, propane or an electric grill, in the 'green' world it is far healthy because they burn cleaner than charcoal or wo... read more »

People looking to shop or go ecofriendly should quit looking at the green wave taking over Target's and Payless Shoe stores across the country and begin focusing their attention on the small business owners in their area. Louisville, KY for example is populated with a young and eager art community designing their own jewelry, handbags, clothing apparel, and even recyclable water bottles. Th... read more »

GO Green and SAVE BIG In an age where everyone wants to go green and now realize that going green can save you some green, it's important to find little ways to cut back. One way is to lower your use of electricity. There are several easy ways to do this I'm sure you have heard ads on T.V promoting energy saving bulbs, and turning the lights off, but what if you are already doing this? ... read more »

Although Recycle is often the first thing that people think of when it comes to making our lives more environmentally friendly, it is actually the least effective of the 3 Rs. The key, especially in this state of economy, is actually to Reduce and Reuse. Just by following a few simple steps you will find how easily and quickly you will be able to start saving money. If it's still in one piece... read more »

If you are not using it, turn it off. Once you've turned it off, unplug it. We always hear people say "turn off everything when you are not using it": running water in our showers or as we're brushing our teeth, or lights and TV when we leave the room, that's a great start, but there's so much more you can do. For example, a lot of common electronic devices (... read more »

If you don't give a (insert expletive here) about the environment then here's a jolt of motivation: MONEY. The numbers are in and it turns out you'll save cash-a lot of it-by adopting these tried and true 5 eco-conscious habits.From turning off the lights to using energy efficient appliances, there are hundreds of ways to eco-nomize. 1. Put On 30 years ago, President Carter ... read more »

"Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet" - Albert Einstein. Vegetarian foods will save animal life on Earth. If man does not eat animals, there will be no endangered species or extinct creatures. And David Brenner comically mentions that a "vegetarian is a person who won't eat anything t... read more »