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Be an Earth Hero: Practical Green Gifts for People and the Planet
Tips to reduce waste his Halloween and still have a ghoulish time.
Halloween can be an expensive and wasteful holiday. This year, why not take some time to consider how you can make Halloween a green holiday for you and your family. Check out some tips to reduce waste and save some money.
Read moreIt's kind of sad that we stop talking about alternative forms of energy when gas prices are down. A few years ago when gas prices were in the $4 range, there was always a story about how to reduce it, how to buy a hybrid, etc. People complained. Hummers stopped being popular. Hybrids were the thing. Everyone called for better mileage. Now, not everyone cares so much, but this shouldn't stop us. There are millions of cars available today and you have the choice and the power to decide what is best for you, but what is also best for the environment.
Read moreI've always believed in investing. Just because I care about the environment, it doesn't mean I don't want to participate in the economic productivity and success of large companies doing good work.
When investing, look for SRI funds, "Socially Responsible Investing" - is an investment discipline that considers environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria to generate long-term competitive financial returns and positive societal impact.
Read moreThis was the contents of our bathroom cabinet. Mind you, we have a very small bathroom and small cabinet. I have since purged most of these items and I am slowly replacing commonly used items with more natural alternatives.
Did you know that the average U.S. household spends an average of $600 on personal care products. This includes makeup, hair products, soaps, etc. Most remain half used in our cabinets. How much is this costing our health, our environment and our wallets? The tip to "Go Green, Live Rich" is to Simplify Your Beauty Routine.
Read moreI didn't think I could start my own urban garden. I started small and after a couple of trial and error, started with seedlings I grew myself and combined it with plants bought at Home Depot. I kept it small and inexpensive, reusing items for pots. Today, I have a small thriving garden.
Read moreDespite the internet, mail marketing is still a very prevalent way of advertising to consumers. Couple this with America's shopping pastime, mail not only hurts the environment, but it wastes our time and money. Here are some tips to eliminate and reduce junk mail as part of zero waste.
Read moreHolidays, birthdays, graduations, going-aways are about celebrating with people, yet we spend an enormous amount of money on one-time use decorations that may be cheap, but end up in the landfill. Let's change the way we celebrate!
Read moreDavid Bach, the author of "Go Green, Live Rich", first coined "The Latte Factor" a years ago. It applies to all of the small items we buy on a daily basis. Things like coffee in single-use cups, designer bottled water, soda, cigarettes, etc. He said that while these are small purchases, they add up in the long-term. On a similar vein, "The Litter Factor" allows you take a look at your trash. Take a look at your office trash, your home trash and each time you stop on the street to throw away something. What is most common in that trash? Is it really something that you need? Is it something that you can avoid? Is it something that you can replace with something more sustainable?
Read moreHow going green can save you money. Go Green, Live Rich by David Bach.
"Go Green, Live Rich" was written by David Bach. He has 8 other New York Times bestsellers. His philosophy has always been to start small but start early. I think this applies not only to money but to also all of the ways to save money. We can't change all of our bad habits in one day, but we can change them one at a time.
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