30 Simple Habits for Earth Day
April 22, 2009 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Tips & Tricks, Dos & Don'ts
I care about the environment, and I try to adopt practices and a lifestyle that resonates with that value. It’s easy to be and think green on Earth Day, but perhaps more importantly are the things that you do 24/7/365.
Here are 30 easy ways that you can incorporate green into your life all year long:
Turn off lights when not in use
Substitute lower wattage lights where you can
Wear clothes more than once
Wash clothes in cold water
Turn your thermostat down a notch or two, and wear a sweater inside
Conserve on gas by combining errands to make one trip, instead of making …read more
You’ll Like These 2 Raw Deals
March 2, 2009 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Fashion & Style
You’ll be asking for a raw deal, with these 2 eco-friendly bags from Raw Bags.
Made of recycled Chinese newspaper, and woven into a creative design, you can rationalize getting both knowing that you’re helping the environment. The newspaper is coated with laminate to protect the bag from water and you from newsprint stains. To make you feel even better about parting with your cold hard cash, Raw Bags make regular donations to green organizations.
Choose from the fold over clutch, with two snap closures. $70.
Or the tote, with a cutout handle. $100.
A raw deal never looked so good!
Image credit: Raw Bags






