Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that the bathroom is where over half of our household water usage takes place? What are some ways to take a bite out of that? — Shelby McIntyre, Chico, CA Yes indeed, some 60 percent of our household indoor water usage happens in the bathroom. As such,...

According to a recent report, there was a 59% jump last year in the number of businesses that have gone green. This is great for the environment, plus nine out of ten of those businesses experienced cost savings by going green. Going green could spell black for your business, and this is...

The average person in the United States spends about an hour and a half every day driving from place to place. That’s a long time to be seated in a small space inhaling exhaust fumes from outside, to be sure but have you ever stopped to think about the air inside the car? Volatile organic...

To celebrate spring, the Rainforest Alliance has developed five green ideas to revitalize your body, home and mind, and give a boost to the planet while ensuring sustainable livelihoods. By choosing products and services that have achieved the Rainforest Alliance Certified™ seal, the...

The new millennium is a bleak one for our planet. Modern technologies and manufacturing processes have led to a reduced cost associated with the production of electronic appliances and everyday essentials such as clothes. This has evoked a throwaway culture, where the limited cost of replacing...

Unlike other spaces in the home, garages never get enough tender loving care, especially when it comes to making them more Green. They end up being depots for all kinds of things that wouldn’t necessarily be stored in the general living space due to fumes or hazardous ingredients that are...

With recent unexpected snow days leaving my kids to rummage through the kitchen like mice, it’s time to straighten out and give the pantry a healthy pick up. Here’s a 5 point plan to get started. 1. Purge – Take everything out and assess what you have.  Check expiration dates. Is it...

Would you like to have your floor made of grass? Yes, that is right, Bamboo is not a tree, but a subspecies of grass, which can be found mainly in East and South East Asia. It has amazing characteristics – for example, bamboo is able to grow 20-25 inches per day, while retaining extreme...

Owned by two sisters, American Family Naturally is an online shop featuring a range of eco-friendly offerings from bath & home, wearables for men/women/kids, pets and auto. I had the pleasure of sampling their ridiculously soft & luxurious bamboo bath towels recently so of course I...

In 2007, the National Association of Home Builders made a bold prediction, stating, “between 40% and 50% of the homes built in 2010 are expected to be green.”  Well, how do you think we are doing? To answer, we should first establish what makes a home truly green, and the LEED for Homes...