Earth Day: Simple Steps to Care for the Planet

*Editor's Note: Earth Day is Sunday, April 22, 2012. Visit EarthDay.org for information.* Earth Day is a time when millions of people around the world celebrate and renew their personal commitment to environmental stewardship. If you feel you're not doing enough, it might be time to make a deeper commitment to our planet. Here are a ... Read More

“Go Green” Laundry Tips

Washing machines use a lot of water and energy each month and laundry is one household chore that can't be avoided. Here are four simple tips to save your family money while taking a more environmentally responsible approach: 1. Wash your clothes in cold water. This will help prolong the life of your clothes by keeping ... Read More

10 Questions to Ask Your Builder Before You Buy an Energy-Efficient Home

Home buyers may assume their new home is energy-efficient, but the best way to be sure is to talk to your builder. Here is a list of questions you may ask your builder. • Any builder can claim to build energy-efficient homes. How do I know your homes are truly energy efficient? • Since all builders must ... Read More

How to make your holiday tree choice a “green” one

(NC)—Finding the perfect holiday tree is always exciting. Before deciding upon the size, how to decorate it or how to arrange the gifts underneath, one question many Canadians ask themselves is whether to buy an artificial tree or a real one. To help Canadians choose their best option, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF) ... Read More

Greener options for your holiday wrapping

(NC)—If everyone in Canada wrapped just three gifts in reused paper or gift bags, it would save enough paper to cover 45,000 hockey rinks.* That's a lot of paper! When wrapping your gifts this holiday season, consider making your own recycled or reusable wrapping paper. “From old scarves to baskets, there are many common items around ... Read More

Giving greener gifts

(NC)—This holiday season there are sound environment gift options for every taste. Choose greener gifts by keeping three guidelines in mind: locally sourced, thoughtfully personal and smart wrapping. A simple option is to find something grown or crafted in your area. Local wines, cheeses or seasonal arrangements are always a welcome gift. During the holiday season Canadians ... Read More

Top 10 Solar Powered Gadgets

With today’s rising energy costs, going green is no longer considered just a fad, which is why many people use solar power to lower their electricity bills. Solar panels have become more advanced over time, becoming efficient enough that companies can use them for more than just calculators. One Swiss company has even built a ... Read More

Four Ways To Start Going Green at Home

Many people these days talk about “going green” and trying to save the environment. You don’t need to be a hippie to see that society is using up its natural resources very quickly and doing little things here and there can really help extend the life of our home. No, you don’t need to sell ... Read More

The Secret Garden: Why Rooftop Gardens are so Enchanting

I discovered a really great idea for gardening while at an independent film festival in Atlanta this weekend. The film featured environmentally friendly ideas from each of the 50 states. Chicago’s rooftop gardens instantly caught my eye. The EPA started the Greenroofs project in April 2000, in an attempt to reduce the Heat Island Effect and ... Read More

Simple Ways To Green Your LIfe

How do you stay green when you are too busy to smell the roses? Being green isn’t hard to do but it can be an overwhelming change to make when you are already struggling to balance your life. My advice is to start small and start at home. Choose one thing at a time to ... Read More

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