Going green is something we all want to do to help save the planet, but many times it seems that the things you need to do are very costly or overcomplicated and a lot of us just simply don’t know where to get started. Luckily there are some simple and easy things you can do today that will help to reduce your carbon footprint and some of them will even help you save a little bit of money too. When...

What could be better than helping out the environment?  Why, saving some money while you are helping out the environment, of course! Of course, most everyone wants to lower their carbon footprint and help the environment be healthier but if you can save money doing it, then you have the best of both worlds.  Luckily, there are many ways to go green and save some green at the same time.  Here are...

Everyone wants a clean and fresh smelling home, but if you’ve been using commercial cleaners and air fresheners, you might have a home full of toxins!  In fact, the EPA says that the levels of pollutants in the home can be up to 100 times higher than the outside air.  This pollution can come from gasses given off by anything from your carpeting to your  kitchen cabinets to your cleaning products. Walk...

Going green in the kitchen encompasses everything from what you eat to how you cook it. There’s a ton of things you can do in your kitchen that will help lessen your impact on the environment.  From using a water saving faucet, to energy efficient appliances to cleaning with non-toxic cleaners, going green in the kitchen can be great for the environment as well as for your budget. One little thing...

When it comes to saving the planet and saving some money on your energy bill, lighting can play a key role.  Lighting can account for about 30% of your energy bill, so changing your lights to more energy efficient options can save you quite a bit.  Not to mention the positive impact on the environment.  Here are some tips for more energy efficient lighting: The first thing you should do is switch...