Are you concerned about the environment and want to reduce the pollution of waterways by reducing your personal water consumption? Or perhaps you would just like to decrease your water bill. No matter what your reasoning, if you’d like to conserve water around the home, these tips should help you out. Read the rest of this entry

You don’t have to pour hazardous chemicals onto your yard or garden to kill weeds. Using natural weed killers means the weeds, not you, get poisoned! Here are some ideas of how to rid your yard of weeds without the health risks associated with synthetic weed killers. Read the rest of this entry

It is tempting to think that entertainment for children involves spending money or wasteful consumption, but there are wonderful things you can do as a family that are both green and fun. Spending time as a family and getting outdoors are both healthy activities, emotionally and physically.

This spring, turn off the TV and computer, and head for the outdoors! Here are some ideas for how you can participate in green outings with your family. Read the rest of this entry

There are growing concerns as to the benefits and safety of cow’s milk, and people are looking for alternatives. Also, lactose intolerance and allergies to cow’s milk are on the rise, causing people to seek another nutrient-rich beverage. One such alternative is hemp milk. Read the rest of this entry

While they are not, technically, a vegetable, seaweeds are often called sea vegetables. They are an integral part of Japanese cooking. Cultures around the world, in fact, partake of various forms of sea vegetables.

Practitioners of macrobiotics rely on seaweed as a staple food. There are quite a few different types of these sea-dwelling, edible plants, all of which have great nutritional value. Here are some of the more common seaweeds, and the nutrients present in them. Read the rest of this entry

Mango trees are best known for the succulent, juicy fruits they produce. However, mango wood is being discovered as a lovely, richly-grained wood that works well for a variety of projects. Here is why mango wood is a sustainable choice. Read the rest of this entry

You may have heard sea salt touted as a more healthful alternative to table salt, or maybe you’ve seen it used by gourmet chefs and in restaurants. But is there really a difference between common table salt and natural sea salt? Is sea salt healthier?

There are most definitely differences, and many would argue that sea salt is healthier due to the minimal processing and lack of refinement it undergoes. Others maintain that the only difference is taste, or that sea salt is not healthier due to potentially polluted ocean waters. Let’s take a look at some of the claims and real differences between these two kinds of salt. Read the rest of this entry

Leather may be a natural material for shoes, but that does not necessarily mean it is eco-friendly. Commercial leather tanning – the process by which perishable animal skins are converted into non-perishable leather – involves a complicated, 15-step chemical process resulting in large amounts of polluted water. Read the rest of this entry

Kamut and spelt are both relatives of our modern wheat, and both have their roots in antiquity. Following is a brief discussion about the origins and cultivation of these grains, their health attributes, and recipes for their use. Read the rest of this entry

Have you ever thought about the fuel it takes to get food to the grocery store? Produce from large farms is harvested using gas-powered machinery. It is then transported – often hundreds or even thousands of miles – by airplane or truck to your local store. That’s a lot of fossil fuel for a head of lettuce! Read the rest of this entry