I have always been a reluctant environmentalist. I love nature, getting outside, understand the importance of recycling, know that I use way too many paper towels and feel appropriately guilty when I hop in the car for short trips to the store that are easily walkable.
I liked the idea of being thought of as a [...]
I know it sounds cliché, but our most important resource for ensuring the future health of our planet really is our children. Raising them to be mindful of the world around them teaches them lessons that go way beyond resource conservation. Learning how to preserve our earth will help our children:
Feel empowered to be part [...]
Confused about that ubiquitous eco-buzzword? Here’s what I think.
Being green is about being aware. Understanding that there may be other ways of doing things is the first step in building an eco-consciousness. When you understand that you have options (such as using dishtowels instead of paper towels), you have taken the first step towards a greener [...]
I am addicted to paper towels.
They are so white, so absorbent, so there for me always, just when I need them. I know you know what I mean.
Unfortunately, as far as the earth is concerned, paper towels and paper towel usage is not the happy fest of papery pleasure that you might think.
To make conventional [...]
You’ve seen all the buzzwords. There is eco-friendly, earth-friendly, environmentally friendly and the multitude of variations on a theme. Are you “earth-conscious” or “eco-responsible?” Can companies or products really be “green”? What does that even mean, anyway? What are the real consequences of using (or not using) some products over others? Is it more than [...]
