• Last updated 9/26/11 by stins

If you're a coffee junkie you'll be happy to know that you can still drink your fill and keep it mostly eco-friendly by looking for green coffee. First you need to sort out all those terms that coffee companies use... CONSIDER COFFEE TERMS: Roasted - You can ignore this term. Pretty much ALL coffee is roasted the only difference is roasting time and the level of heat used to roast. However, it's not a sustainable term. Fair Trade – This can be a more ethical term, but it's not necessarily green. Fair Trade coffee means coffee sold sans a trader so more... read more

• Last updated 9/26/11 by stins

If you are one of the 59% of Americans who has moved away from the concept of a phone just being able to place calls, you have entered the app world, a time wasting world where that transforms your phone into an all purpose life saver.*  But with so many apps to choose from now, it is sometimes hard to weed out the truly useful apps from the junk.  So, if any of you ever wanted an app to help you save energy and go green here are a list of great apps for the iPhone and the Android.  Oh, and they are all free!   App: Easy Green Tips   Description: Easy Green... read more

• Last updated 9/26/11 by stins

Do you love listening to your music on speakers? Does the thought of realizing how much you pay to run those speakers give you pause before you turn them on? There are good options for eco friendly and energy efficent iPod docks, stereos, speakers, etc.   iPod Docks Vers 2X wooden iPod dock The Vers 2X is a compact, all-in-one iPod dock. It plays and charges any iPod (or iPhone; it also comes with a universal MP3 dock in case you’re breaking the mold with a Zen or a Zune or something else). It has 2 3” 15-watt speakers, dual port design for... read more

• Last updated 9/26/11 by stins

From: The Diaper Jungle (www.diaperjungle.com)   http://www.diaperjungle.com/cloth-diaper-terminology.html Cloth Diaper Terminology AIOs, pockets, fitteds, doublers, soakers...it can get a little confusing for a cloth newbie. Let us help you sort it all out. On this page we provide definitions for all the major cloth diapering products.  AIO - All-In-One - AIOs are fitted diapers that have a waterproof outer layer. This layer usually consists of fabric that has a PUL (PolyUrethane Laminate) backing, polar fleece such as Windpro, or wool. These are the... read more

• Last updated 9/26/11 by stins

This wiki will be your knowledge powerhouse for greening your wedding.  Let's face it, some of us have large families and they have large expectations!  But there is a way to make everyone happy, including the environment.  So if eloping isn't an option, here are a few ideas that might make you stay sane!     Preparations: Invitations: Naturally Ever After’s collection of wedding invitations are made from quality, recycled paper containing at least 30 percent post-consumer fibers. These wedding invitations and accessories combine nature-inspired... read more

• Last updated 9/26/11 by stins

Low Impact Valentine's Day Dates Take a bike ride.  Not only does this get you out and about, it'll get the blood flowing for any physical activity you have planned for later on V-Day.  And of course, there's the added green karma for zero emissions transportation. Plan an outdoor picnic.  Who doesn't love sitting outside on a blanket, eating strawberries, sipping on champagne, and staring into someone's eyes?  Just make sure to bring your reusable cups and plates and your organic nibbles.  If you live somewhere with chilly weather in February, there's... read more