Green

Most of us love a glass of good wine with our dinner. There’s nothing better than unwinding at the end of the day with a...

Pharmaceuticals have become a part of daily life for many members of society, and most households will have fully stocked medicine cabinets with their favorite...

We’re in the middle of a heat wave here in many parts of the country, but cooling your home during the dog days of summer...

Solar panels allow ordinary people to harness the nearly limitless power of the sun to power their lives in a clean way that does no...

 Although sound is something that is essential within our daily lives, noise is not. Sounds that cause discomfort to the ears, that produce unpleasant effects,...

As consumers, being environmentally friendly is one of the most important considerations when purchasing a new product or household appliance. Throughout the last few years,...

Air pollution is one of the most important, and worrying, of the environmental issues society faces today. Defined as the introduction of harmful materials, such...

We’ve all been exposed to Styrofoam at some point in our lives. The expanded polystyrene foam is used in the manufacture of everything from shipping...

Having an interest in greening your business shows you’re sensitive to our environment. Your efforts contribute tremendously to the vitality of our earth. Both corporate...

As part of a global effort to save the planet, there is a water conservation movement gaining momentum. If you’re an environmentally conscious homeowner, there...

If you’re becoming more environmentally aware, then you know that conserving water is one of the best things you can do for the planet. According...

As people realize the importance of going green, many are now wanting to stay in environmentally-friendly hotels when they travel. Whether it’s for pleasure or...

Forget orange! Green is the new black. It’s also becoming a major player in the world economy. For this reason, schools offering MBAs are beginning...

Recycling, reusing, reducing emissions… being “green” is so important in today’s day and age. If being “green” is your mission, achieving your goal has never...

Yard waste and food scraps make up as much as 30 percent of everything we discard via our household trash says the US Environmental Protection...

When you think about the types of pollutants in the ocean, your first thought might be those of oil spills. But, unfortunately, there are many...

There has been a big buzz in recent times as to the subject of greywater, and how it is beneficial for use outdoors in certain...

Bamboo is not only loved by cute, cuddly panda bears, but these days it’s a green material of choice among builders and homeowners alike. When...

Cork is a wonderfully green material to use and has various building and home applications. It’s environmentally sustainable and is also readily available throughout many...

Times are changing fast, and today’s libraries are evolving to keep up with today’s thoroughly modern world. Once upon a time, libraries were filled with...

It hasn’t always been about being green. Older homes weren’t necessarily designed to be green. Renovating older homes to be greener living quarters is one...

Technology is an amazing thing. For the most part, it makes our lives easier and even improves our health and the quality of our lives....

Recycling wood is a great way to keep wood products out of landfills, breathe new life into old items, and help reduce deforestation rates around...

It’s the time of year when family and friends come from near and far to celebrate and give thanks together. It’s also a time when...

Looking for new ways to reduce your carbon footprint? Want to take a step beyond what everyone else is doing in order to really make...

*Note: The following is a guest post by the lovely and knowledgeable Uma Campbell of Uma J. Campbell, writing in behalf of Homeselfe.com. Energy is...

Electric bikes are bicycles that have added features that boost their power, range, and radius. They can make commutes far less sweat-inducing than standard bicycles....

As a leisure activity, boating is incredibly popular. Recreational use of man-powered boats, powerboats, and sailboats is attractive to individuals who enjoy the great outdoors....

Rainwater harvesting is used for a wide range of activities, including watering plants and landscaping, fire protection, watering livestock, and even washing your car. Harvesting...

Of all the rooms in the average home, the kitchen presents the greatest opportunity for big hits and bigger misses when it comes to green...

The harvest of summer’s fruits and vegetables is in full swing. It’s a perfect time to think of drying the abundance of these foods. Drying...

The United States is home to more than 300 million people, and a great number of those people over the age of 16 (in most...

Ready or not, winter is on its way. With all its polar vortexes and general unpleasantness, winter weather can leave you wanting to turn the...

Supporting Green Business One of the things we can each do to make our world a better place to live is to practice being responsible...