This holiday season, Anna Getty—environmental advocate, writer, television personality, chef, mother, and organic living expert—helps families reduce their carbon footprint and save money without sacrificing style or tradition. Anna advises how to best choose a …

Back in the day, Halloween was different. It was a time to create, be imaginative, and it was a low-budget holiday. I still remember the countless decorations and costumes that were made out of old …

I won’t lie. I loved my juice boxes, pudding cups and classic cream-stuffed snack cakes as a school kid — but they were all wrapped in plastic destined for the lunchroom garbage can (not to …

Try a do-it-yourself alternative to an expensive hair conditioner packaged in a throw-away plastic bottle.
Author Amanda Pierce’s friend’s hair stylist told her about this conditioner! “She usually tries to sell me one of their …

Mexican President Felipe Calderon is exhorting Mexicans to be aware of the importance of conserving water and to consider saving water as important as protecting their family.
What a beautiful concept and way to care …

How many scraps of paper do you waste for shopping lists and notes to family members? Seems saving trees adds convenience with this cool blackboard wall clock. I was just realizing that I need a …

If it can’t be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled or composted, then it should be restricted, redesigned, or removed from production.
—Peter Seeger, “If It Can’t Be Reduced”
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As consumers seek natural food sources and as the commercial price of maple syrup continues to rise, tapping maple trees by “hobbyists” has become increasingly popular. The base of individuals tapping trees at home is …

Ellen Page became a household name after 2007’s indie hit Juno, but all the fame and fortune was a lot for Page to handle. Unlike many young stars who fall victim to a destructive lifestyle, …

Each week, Heron Dance sends out an e-newsletter containing a new painting and either a short essay or a poem on the beauty and mystery of the natural world and of life itself. It is …