If you are like me, you already recycle and you probably consider yourself an expert. And if you are like me, you may enjoy buying things from a thrift store. So if you are like me, you consider Earth Day, April 22, just like any other day. You are reducing, reusing and recycling just fine. But is fine good enough? [...]

Time to break out the already maxed-out credit cards, the uncomfortable walking shoes and the amount of patience you will need for the best part of the holidays – shopping for people who may or may not appreciate your shopping dedication. The dedication that may take you to four different Wal-Marts to find the right size or the right color [...]

It’s that time of year to start thinking about summer vacation. While your mind may be on vacation, that doesn’t mean your green behavior should be packed away until you return. Why not take a green approach to travel? Hotels Most hotels, especially the large chains, offer a so-called “eco” service. This simple service includes some easy green choices, such [...]

I am not a big fan of Valentine’s Day. But it’s not the idea of love that bothers me. It’s the amount of imported waste from this over-consumerist holiday. To me, Valentine’s Day is simply another excuse to buy gifts, candies and greeting cards that have tons of unnecessary packaging. Stores line their shelves with hundreds of heart-shaped boxes, cuddly [...]

The options for buying local produce and products has grown tremendously in recent years. Buying local helps support the economy in your community. It puts dollars into local taxes, local supplies, and local families. Another popular trend is the concept of shopping at a Farmers Market, which has branched into small communities and even universities. The University of South Carolina’s [...]

One of the best websites for green information is Earth911.com You can find just about anything on here, from your local recycling center to how to recycle a CFL lightbulb. Earth 911.com is chock full of the green stuff. www.earth911.com Earth911.com specializes in providing consumers with accessible and actionable recycling information across the country. The free Recycling Directory is accurate and comprehensive and contains [...]