What Exactly is In That Dust?
NPR
Dust is bothersome, isn't it? You think you've taken care of it, and then BAM! It shows up all over everything. Lamp shades, floorboards, sofa cushions, you name it. Any kind of intense cleaning gets ...
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What Exactly is In That Dust?
A New Way To Split Firewood
Recently we got a heads up from AT:Chicago writer Sarah Rae about this YouTube video showing a better way to chop firewood! Alas, we don't have a wood-burning fireplace, although we dream of having...
Sulfites in Wine: The Myths, the Facts, and the Truth
“Contains Sulfites.” Just two little words — yet so frequently misunderstood! Words you see on almost every bottle of wine. What are sulfites? Are they really bad? Do they cause wine headach...
Green Vs. Greenwash: How To Find Truly Green Products
Metropolis
Finding sustainable products and materials used to be a dispiriting, frustrating task because choices were limited and the overall aesthetic was awkward and unappealing. But ever since "green" beca...
30 Ways to Stay Green in Cold Weather
When Emma sent us this question a while ago on ways to stay green in cold, frozen Canada, we had requests to turn the question into a full post. Sure, it's easy to be green in a temperate climate w...
Call to Action: Vote to Make Your Community Greener
While we wait patiently for climate change legislation to move through the halls of the U.S. Congress, it's easy to think there's nothing we can do. But thinking that is wrong! Chances are you've got ...
Debunked: 10 Green Home Myths
This Old House
Being green at home has been gaining momentum, even being dubbed as a fad by some folks over the last few years. Even with all the increased attention on the movement there are still tons of myths f...
Another Food Flick
Food Beware: The French Organic Revolution
We have been surprised at just how Food, Inc. has affected not just us, but folks around us. There's another film on the horizon, and Food Beware takes a different approach, giving viewers a success s...
Green Home Rating Systems: Your Time to Shine
Green Architect
(Welcome to Nandita, one of our finalists for our Green Architect blogger search. She's writing from Atlanta. Comment away!) Maybe you missed your chance to win an Olympic medal, but for the go-f...
Contribute 2009: Big Help for Small Businesses
Earlier this year Idaho-based small business, Scentsy, celebrated its 5th Anniversary by giving its employees $100,000 to spend at 40 family-owned businesses nominated by employees. The event was so...
The Dirt on Compost Made from Treated Sewage
Last weekend, tens of thousands of music-lovers descended on Austin, TX, to take part in the Austin City Limits Music Festival. The ACL Fest "went green" this year, and not just in an eco-wise way. Th...
How To: Make a Hanging Succulent Garden
Here at Re-Nest, we love hanging and vertical gardens, both on a small and large scale. And we've mentioned before how much of a visual impact a large collection of succulents can have in a space. W...
How To: Get it Sold on Craigslist
How many times have you clicked on a Craigslist ad to see an item and seen this instead? "Camera broken, promise good quality?" Maybe you should send that person these Craigslist Rules to get it sol...
Living in a Commune: The Urban Way
The New York Times
For a large portion of young city dwellers, roommates are simply a fact of life. The high cost of living in urban areas often necessitates a shared living situation to (somewhat) slow the rapid dra...
Green Ideas: Ecominders
Sometimes just seeing things in writing can make a big difference. If you're tired of nagging, "Turn off the light in the other room," Ecominders are a simple way to leave little reminders for your f...
Greening Our Habits, Revisited
Or In This Case, Ladies, a Necessity
Our bathroom cabinet is almost as green as it can be, between the recycled TP and natural fiber washcloths, chemical-free cleaners, and all-natural shampoo. There's one thing, though, that could be ev...
Urban Homesteaders: The New Normal?
Popular Mechanics
There are all sorts of levels of urban homesteading. We'd argue that if you grow your own tomatoes and can the extras for winter, you're a bit of a homesteader. But then there are the more dedicated/e...
FTC Announces That Bamboo Fabrics Are Actually Rayon
Uh-oh. You've probably heard by now that last month the Federal Trade Commission charged four companies that sell bamboo-made textiles with false advertising for claiming their products were still b...
White House Seeks LEED Certification
Since taking office earlier this year, the Obama’s brought much attention to organic gardening with their vegetable garden. Their latest green home effort? Getting the White House LEED certified &...
Reminder! Don't Forget To Get Your Soil Tested For Lead
We've written before about having your soil tested for lead before you start a vegetable garden, and here are a couple more resources that will help you do just......
How Bad Is Fake Wood Furniture For The Environment?
Slate Magazine
When it comes to furniture in our home, one of the greenest things we can do is to invest in quality pieces that'll last forever and won't end up in a landfill a few years later. But quite often th...
Are E-Readers Greener than Books?
The New York Times
A study recently released by the San Francisco-based Cleantech group sought to determine the environmental impact of replacing your books with the Amazon Kindle. See their findings after the jump .....
How I Learned to Thrift Successfully
I grew up with parents who thought it was "fun" to go to antique stores any time we went out of town. My brother and sister and I groaned when we'd pass by signs for antique malls and thrift stores as...
Craftgawker: Look To Inspire
If you're into crafting and/or are an Etsy stalker, then Craftgawker.com is right up your alley. Craftgawker is a gallery where artists and craftsman can showcase their art, crafting, and photograp...
Some Buildings Not Living Up To LEED
New York Times
An interesting article in the New York Times this morning focuses on how some buildings that have earned LEED certification aren't living up to their green promises. The problem, apparently, is a disc...
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