Green Living

Live a One Earth Lifestyle with These Resources

By Jan Spencer

Gaining a better idea about the ecological and social footprint of our personal lifestyles can be useful to motivate us to downsize. A One Earth Lifestyle survey can tell us how many earths would it take for everyone on the planet to live that lifestyle. Discovering the results can be a jolt. This blog explains the meaning of a one earth lifestyle, suggests an on line place to take the survey and the blogger shares his own one earth survey results.

Tiny Homes and Intentional Living

In this episode, we will be discussing alternative housing and considerations to make when going tiny!

Smart Shopping to Reduce Trash

By Shai Su

Try shopping smarter with these tips to help you find the best places to buy groceries without wasteful packaging.

A Couple's Decision to Build a Tiny House on Wheels

By Mary Beth Duda and Russell Mullin

Why would a young couple want to live in a tiny home on wheels? Learn about what compelled Russell and Mary Beth to start building a tiny home to call their own.

Going Green: What Should You Do with Your Old Phone?

By Jennifer Tuohy

With technology moving as fast as it does, it’s not uncommon to feel like your two-year-old smartphone is obsolete. But disposing of it properly is important. Here are “three Rs” to keep in mind when disposing of your old device.

An Earthbag World at 84!

By Atulya K. Bingham

If you ever thought earthbag building was age-dependent, this woman will prove you wrong.

Geothermal Heat Pumps: How We Installed Our Green Alternative to Fuel Oil Heating, Part 3

By Allison Ehrman

A couple in Maryland shares details about their experience with installing a geothermal heat pump in their new country home.

Geothermal Heat Pumps: How We Installed Our Green Alternative to Fuel Oil Heating, Part 2

By Allison Ehrman

A couple in Maryland shares details about their experience with installing a geothermal heat pump in their new country home.