Battle of the Bulbs
Rundown of the benefits and drawbacks of compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs now that the U.S. government has banned the manufacture of new incandescent bulbs.
Tools for Green Living
Solar Roadways: Just a Dream?
Solar roadways used to be just a concept, but Scott and Julie Brusaw have built them to withstand the weight and wear of trucks and heavy traffic, while producing electricity. Now the question is whether they can raise enough money to set up mass production…
“Green Fire” Film Rekindles Interest in Leopold’s Land Ethic
While Henry David Thoreau, John Muir and Rachel Carson are widely credited for inspiring the modern environmental movement, another great environmental thinker, Aldo Leopold, is often overlooked.
Kermit Was Wrong: It Is Easy Being Green
You can easily live a greener lifestyle by taking inspiration from these green thought leaders and making small changes that will pay big dividends for the environment.
Green Gifts for Guys
Father’s Day Finds from Inner Tube Belts to Emergency Radios to Hoodies and the CrusherRADIO READY Whether you’re on a long hike, holding down the home fort during a storm, at the beach or otherwise away from civilization (and chargers), the Eton American Red Cross Portable Emergency Preparedness Radio (about $70) accepts power from four […]
Mother’s Day Finds
GOODY BAG Altiplano is a small business in southern Vermont that sells fair trade jewelry and accessories from a community in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, supporting indigenous people and the environment. Their Recycled Cosmetic Bag ($32) is made from a Mayan blouse with hand-woven red and orange floral patterns and a suede leather trim. altiplano.com BLANKET BEAUTY […]
Green Valentine’s Day Delights
CAN YOU SUSHI? Eden Organic has lots of non-traditional baskets that would make for fun Valentine’s gifts. One of our favorites is the Eden Sushi Basket ($65), a wicker basket filled with everything you need to make sushi, including Lundberg Family Farms organic white sushi rice and from Eden’s line: a bamboo sushi mat, wasabi […]
Green Gifts for Adventurers, Athletes, Animal Lovers and More!
E’s selection of great gift ideas from edible wreaths to recycled gym bags to rugged pet toys and fun watering cans.
Green Gifts for Guys, Gals and Kids
E’s selection of great gift ideas from stylish watches and organic tequila to gift baskets, craft kits and the best-rated smartphones. FOR BABIES AND KIDS: Your Inner Eco Artist Discovery Boxes from Green Kid Crafts are imaginative and eco-friendly. With recycled paper and ribbon, natural materials (like wool yarn, colored sand, clay and wood) the […]
Fall Favorites
Green Halloween Treats, Upcycled iPad Covers, Snazzy Lunch Totes, Better Bath Toys and a New Pair of Shades