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Independence Day is here — are you ready? If you want to celebrate your Fourth the green way by freeing yourself from the shackles of unnecessary waste and energy usage but are low on funds and ideas, check out our...

Image credit: modified photo from Giolou's Flickr photostream Substitute Tofu Pups and Garden Burgers for hot dogs and hamburgers Raising livestock uses an incredible amount of energy and releases tons of methane into the...

Fireworks are one of the best parts of Independence Day, but with their captivating flashes of light, it’s all too easy to be blinded to the fact that they’re also explosives that spew dust, smoke, heavy metals,...

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! If you’re stateside you’ll most likely be spending this lovely Sunday grilling up some veggie burgers and biting into huge slices of watermelon...

As summer heats up, we’re looking forward to bikini and pina colada time by the pool. If you’re looking for stylish items to help keep you cool that won’t break the bank or your eco-conscience, here are...

As summer heats up, we’re looking forward to more bikini and pina colada time by the pool. If you’re looking for stylish ways to keep cool that won’t break the bank or your conscience, here are a few that...

What’s not to love about fireworks? Bright bursts of color, awe-inspiring flashes of light… asthma??!!! More and more people have been voicing their concerns about the health risks (from particle-filled smoke...

Maybe you simply didn’t have enough time this year to think about it. Or maybe you’ve already gotten so many biodegradable plates, composting bins and other eco-hookups for your Fourth of July shindig that you...

BBQs, frosty drinks, swimming pools and bikinis - these are what summer dreams are made of. With all of the excitement, planning a summer that is both unforgettable and eco-conscious can seem daunting, but Independence Day...