The landfill is the location of last resort for most  of what we all throw away. Once you sort out compostables and the obvious recyclables (redeemable items, plastics, cans and such) there are still a lot of items that should never go in the landfill. Here are 10: Your old TV and […]

Should you spend more money to buy Certified Humane Raised and Handled meat? You may have noticed more meat and poultry products in the grocery stores sporting the “Certified Humane Raised and Handled” logo. While a few products state on the label that they are cage free or raised without […]

It was back in 2009 that the government banned BPA plastic from baby bottles because of health concerns. Also known as bisphenol A, BPA is a synthetic estrogen that can leach into foods and babies are especially susceptible to its hormone-disrupting effects. However, after that promising beginning, BPA remains part […]

Buying boxed wine is one way to reduce the carbon footprint of your wine.  How do you Fit Wine into your Green Living Lifestyle? For 20 years I have struggled with balancing a love of Old World wine (wine from Europe) with a commitment to a more ecofriendly lifestyle.  […]

Healthy ideas for back to school, back to work, and back to routine Back-to-school is a busy time for everyone. Even of you don’t have children in school the transition from summer to fall routine usually involves shopping and getting organized. To make the transition healthier for you and the […]