Richard Louv, author of “The Nature Principle,” coined a term that we should all have in our vocabulary. He calls it “nature-deficit disorder” and it revolves around the aspect that when we stop spending time in nature, our health, spiritual and physical well-being...
We often think of composting in the fall--which is a great time to start a bin--or even the spring when temperatures begin to rise and the composting process starts to develop that rich soil we love to use for planting. But, what about summer? Experts agree that the...
Is Your Outdoor Space Ready? This weekend marks the unofficial beginning of the summer barbecue season and is the time when we celebrate everything great about eating and entertaining outdoors. Is your outdoor space ready? Whether you have a magnificent backyard...
It’s the end of the school year and your kids are headed home with what is left of their desk: broken crayons, unsharpened pencils, old eraser and unused notebook paper. Instead of throwing these mismatched pieces away, why not find a more green solution? Here are...
Transportation is one of the leading causes of global warming, which is why we love May 19th: Bike to Work Day. And, in honor of this year’s Bike to Work Week, StreetEasy has determined which NYC neighborhoods are best for bikers – both to live in and bike through....
There is a real art to loading the dishwasher—and the strategy isn’t just about saving you cleaning time in the kitchen. A full dishwasher (no half loads) is the best way to save energy and water, especially if you keep your setting to “light wash” (seriously, it...
Mother’s Day has been celebrated all over the world for thousands of years. It has been a day to rejoice and show appreciation to all of the women in our lives and the aspect of motherhood in general. It’s the perfect time for mom to take a day for herself and openly...
Show Your Appreciation with These Teacher Thank You Gifts! Teachers have a tough job. They manage classrooms filled with 20 – 30, often rambunctious, children almost every day. They are also the people who spend hours and hours shaping minds and instilling good habits...
Make Your Fiesta Eco-Friendly with These Cinco de Mayo Party Ideas! This Friday is Cinco de Mayo and while your head is filled with visions of delicious food and drinks, we wanted to share some ways you can make this fiesta more eco-friendly. Think Local Keep the...
The spring flowers are blooming and if you are waiting until you find the perfect vase before bringing your blooms inside, we have some great ideas for you. As you know, we are all about recycling and reusing--which is why we love these tips for turning items we...
Tomorrow is Earth Day--what are you doing to celebrate everything that is lovely about our planet? While we encourage daily green behaviors such as recycling, reusing and reducing, we wanted to share with you 4 fun and unique ways to celebrate the Earth this month:...
There is no better way to celebrate National Garlic Day than to make some of your favorite spice-filled dishes (click here for ideas). But garlic isn't just for cooking. Here are 4 creative ways to use garlic outside of the kitchen: Repair a Crack in Glass According...
Organized people may be getting a bigger refund this tax season. “It takes time to gather every receipt, every figure, and every single piece of documentation you need to file your return,” writes Erika Rawes in an article for USA TODAY. “So, getting these items...
As you make your final plans for Easter Sunday brunch or dinner, we wanted to share some things you can do to make it a more eco-friendly affair: Plan Ahead According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, planning menus in advance can limit waste. In addition to...
Discover our Best Recommendations for Eco-Friendly Pet Care Tips! How you care for your pet can have a major impact on the environment. Luckily, there are now plenty of eco-friendly pet supplies available which make it easy for you to take care of your pet from bath...
While reaching for your coat in the closet, three shirts fall to the floor instead. You've run out of room for your sneaker collection. And you can't find your mascara anywhere underneath all that eyeshadow. Sound familiar? In today's world of constant advertising and...
Booking a spring cleaning service is the best way to celebrate spring. Greenhouse Eco-Cleaning. Use coupon code springcleaning to receive 10% off your next cleaning service. Just like the season itself, our spring cleaning offer won't last long--offer is only good...
Why Should Our Homes Get All the Spring Cleaning Fun? Now that spring seems to really be on the way, we are getting out our best eco-friendly supplies and tools in preparation for giving our homes a deep spring clean. But why should our homes get all the spring...
Women have always played an important role in promoting sustainability primarily because of their concern for quality of life--not only for their family in the present, but for future generations. When women take on leadership roles in promoting environmental...
Puppies are energetic and curious little beings, but they also like to get themselves into trouble—in the cutest way possible. When you’re bringing a new puppy into your home, be sure to take into consideration all of the hazards or things that your new dog could get...