Go Green Blog - Sustainable Baby Steps

Kermit was wrong. It's so easy being green. Let me show you how with simple, affordable, baby steps.

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Recycling sounds great in theory. Unfortunately, many individuals simply choose not to participate in recycling practices. Changes to current recycling

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Learn about the links between nutrition and emotions, and healthy eating for the winter blues.

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Learn about Douglas Fir essential oil for respiratory health, clear skin, and more.

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a guest article by Frank Bozzo Photo Source The first woman to be awarded a Nobel Prize was also the first person to be honored by winning it twice: once for Physics and once for Chemistry...

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Yes, dryer balls. And they aren't as weird or dirty as they sound (although I snickered like a 12 year old writing this entire article). They are simply balls made of various material that are qu...

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a guest article by Nanette Achziger Kvass originates from Russia and has been around for centuries. It appears that early Kvass was made from old bread or grains, however there are many varia...

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Ice cream has never been healthier! During my exploration of possibilities for a Paleo ice cream recipe that would be one of a kind, I stumbled upon

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It's vegan, it's oil-free, it's whole wheat, and it's filled with veggies! Doesn't that sound like the healthiest and yummiest recipe ever? It is! I have

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After you wash your hands at a restaurant, hospital, school, etc and dry your hands with paper towels, DONT THROW THEM AWAY! They are clean! The water

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Most people have not heard the term "Planned Obsolescence", but they have heard the phrase "they don't make things like they use to". And you know what? It's absolutely true. And it's 100% on pur...

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Photo Source Have you ever stopped to consider the mattress toxins you may be sleeping on? Below is a guest article from a mattress specialist, someone who has turned toxic-free sleeping into...

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With so many brands out there, it's hard to know who has the best natural mascara. Between the ingredients, how it applies, how long it lasts, and how much it costs, a lot of factors go into dec...

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WE ALL WANT TO MAKE BETTER HEALTHY LIVING DECISIONS FOR OURSELVES AND THOSE WE LOVE. We want to lose some weight, have more energy, use greener products, create nutritious meals for our famil...

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Raising eco-friendly pets should be easy, right? After all, most animal species exhibit innate eco-friendly behavior – cats give themselves baths, goats eat anything and everything, and birds ...

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Photo Source Marjoram essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves of the plant. It has been used historically for both physical ailments and spiritual rituals. It can be used in food fla...

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Cassia essential oil is somewhat similar to cinnamon essential oil, hence why the photo above looks like cinnamon. Both are from the same botanical family (Lauraceae) and both are derived from t...

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Jasmine essential oil is a pricey and more rare oil to find. Most brands will sell their jasmine highly diluted in alcohol or carrier oil. In fact, if you find it for sale under $100 it's a pret...

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Need to get rid of flies too, huh? We had this question come in from one of our readers: WE SEEM TO GET EITHER A DAILY BATCH OF LADYBUGS OR FLIES THIS TIME OF YEAR. RIGHT NOW IT IS FLIES. IS ...

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Attracting beneficial insects in the garden is a great way to avoid the use of dangerous pesticides and create a bio-diverse and thriving environment. ***z-below-paragraph-1.shtml*** IT'S IM...

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Home cooling does not have to mean switching on the air conditioning and watching our energy bill skyrocket or cringing over our carbon footprint. Depending on your climate, between 20-50% of ...

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I'm always surprised at the chemical companies that offer a product for REMOVING ODOR. They show illustrations of dirty things that smell good, without ever talking about how clean things don't ...

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Photo Source Fennel essential oil is known to be a potent and powerful aid for digestive health. It's strong licorice flavor and aroma is gained from the steam distillation from the crushed s...

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Photo Source True, unadulterated, and pure rose essential oil is hard to find. In almost all cases you will find a highly diluted oil, usually no more than 5% rose oil in a base of oil (or ev...

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Photo Source Tangerine essential oil is a cold-pressed oil from the rind of the fruit. It's a lesser used oil, so I feel it's benefits are still being discovered, but a look at it's popular p...

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Did you know that despite the small effort it takes to recycle tires, a whopping 240 million of them get thrown away in the United States alone? Less than 7% of them are recycled, with 11% becom...

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We recently reached out to a long list of low-VOC paint companies to request samples to try. Our motivation? To determine which ones actually work, while still being green or sustainable. We ...

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I recently reached out to quite a few natural wood sealer companies to request samples of their product to try. My husband, being a master carpenter, was given the job of guinea pig, testing out...

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I recently reached out to quite a few natural wood stain brands to request samples of their product to try. My husband, being a master carpenter, was given the job of guinea pig, testing out eac...

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We've got three brand new articles on essential oils to share with you! Click the banners below to check out each one... Read more about geranium essential oil here... Read more about H...

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The topic of the dangers of genetically engineered foods is a big one with many different facets and risks. This is why I've invited Angela Malson, environmental expert and activist, to share he...

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Photo Source Black pepper essential oil is steam-distilled from the berries (peppercorn) of the Piperceae. Although black pepper itself is frequently used, the oil is not so widely known. ...

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Photo Source Sandalwood essential oil is derived from the steam distillation of the wood from the sandalwood tree. It's woody, and earthy aroma is incredibly grounding. Read more about san...

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Every year the Environmental Working Group launches their list of the Dirty Dozen and the Clean 15 of produce. These two lists are helpful in assisting you in finding which fruits and veggies y...

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Photo Source Oh yes, "biodegradable waste" is a huge fallacy for most homes. And although it seems like everything is marked "biodegradable" anymore, even styrofoam derived from corn, we're f...

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It's important to know that not all plastics are the same. Of the 7 different types of plastics some or more dangerous than others and should be avoided. Of the others, it might be a good idea t...

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Are you ready for a long list of alternatives to plastic you commonly use and might think you can't live without? Yes, it possible, affordable, and/or easier to go plastic-free around your ho...

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Dill essential oil is a rare oil created through steam distillation of the plant. A lot of people don't necessarily know how to use this oil but there are actually many uses. Read more about ...

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Photo Source Helichrysum essential oil is made from the steam distillation of the flowers of the plant. It's not one of the more common essential oils, but after reading all this I'm sure you...

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New portable light weight forms allow for the recovery of cement on the jobsite while producing a value added landscaping product. As most are aware concrete

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There are likely as many answers to the question "Why Go Green?" as there are people who live a sustainable lifestyle. It is a deeply personal, encompassing choice that is usually embraced whole...

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The sun is shining, the breeze is cool and you're ready to freshen your home with a few spring cleaning tips. Spring cleaning shouldn't mean choking on cleaning fumes or burning your eyes and...

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You would think properly inflating tires on a vehicle would be an obvious maintenance routine. But according to one study done by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 3...

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A Zero Waste Home probably sounds impossible. You might already recycle properly and compost your compostables , but what about the other little things that come into your home? Plastic wrapper...

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Plastic food storage containers have become "the norm" in most kitchens. It's almost impossible to avoid them completely, and it's certainly a challenge to find plastic alternatives at most stor...

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According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, home heating accounts for approximately 40% of our entire energy consumption. And over 95% is done with non-renewable fossil fuels; such ...

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Photo Source Sustainable timber is big right now and so it should be, as we want the forests of the world to be there for future generations to enjoy. Go back a few years and if you wanted to...

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The growth of this site is in thanks to all of you lovely readers, and the hard work we invest in growing the content of the site. HOWEVER, A TRULY SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY INCLUDES VOICES FROM ...

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Part 6 of a series by Andrew Odom Photo Source There is a little known secret to tiny house design or small space living that is well hidden and kept within the cloisters of some stale fo...

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I have been crocheting for many years, and have been crocheting with “plarn” for about two years. I normally make tote bags that can be used for grocery

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