Looking for a last minute gift idea? Green wines are a perfect choice for host or hostess gifts as well as stocking stuffers (depending on the stocking, of course!). This year I’ve been gifting wines that have been made using responsible farming practices, are Fair Trade, or have been made with organically grown grapes. So [...]
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Green Picks: Holiday Wines
Posted December 24th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Green Your Holidays
Posted November 20th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Every year I try to be more mindful about how my entertaining, decorating and gift giving affects the environment. Some studies say that household waste in the US increases by 20 to 25% during the holidays. Yikes! Here are a few ideas about how to keep a closer eye on the stuff that typically ends [...]
Measuring the Green Economy
Posted October 5th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Preliminary Search Google Search on Measuring the Green Economy, most docs are 2010 & 2011: Dept. of Comm – New Report: http://www.greenbiz.com/research/report/2010/05/04/measuring-green-economy This exec Sustainability Clips
Sign Up for Project Green Challenge
Posted September 26th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Erin Schrode is the co-founder and spokeswoman of Teens Turning Green, a student-led movement promoting global sustainability, youth leadership, environmental education and conscious lifestyle choices. Have you ever felt as if you wanted to “do something,” but didn’t know where to start? Project Green Challenge is that chance, your entry point into action and sustainability. [...]
Green Up Spring Cleaning with the Eco-Scale™
Posted April 21st, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Beginning on Earth Day, we’ll be launching our new Eco-Scale™ Rating System for household cleaning products. What does this mean for you? It means that figuring out how to scrub, wash and polish in an earth-friendly way just got easier! This new rating system gives you the information you need to make more informed choices [...]
Eating Green for Earth Month
Posted April 15th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Eat your way to a greener planet! Here are some simple ways to make food choices that positively impact our environment and celebrate Earth Month. Challenge: Zero Waste Meals Try preparing a zero waste breakfast (or lunch or dinner) by purchasing items with little or no packaging. Ensure that any packaging you do end up [...]
Green Tips for Earth Month
Posted April 10th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
It wouldn’t be Earth Month without some green-living tips. Each week, we’ll feature some of our favorites from our Green Mission Team. Start Small. Millions of people reuse their shopping bags every day. It’s a simple way to do your part to keep plastic bags out of landfills and oceans. Just remember to give yours [...]
Save Some Green on Game Day Guacamole
Posted January 26th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
As millions of football fans tune into the big game on February 6, party snacks will be as much a part of the playbook as first-run commercials, over-the-top halftime performances and gridiron gridlock. One of the most popular football-watching snacks is guacamole. Often made with avocados, onion, garlic, lime juice and spices, guacamole can be [...]
Green Holidays: Gift Wrap
Posted December 15th, 2010 by Admin. Comments (30).
How are you doing with all of our green holiday tips so far? We’ve covered “Green Holidays” tips on party planning, holiday cards, holiday lights, precycling and Christmas trees. North Americans produce 25% more waste during the winter holidays – that’s 25 million extra tons of garbage going to the landfill. The Whole Foods Market [...]
Green Holidays: Party Planning
Posted December 12th, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
Before you get the party (planning) started, check out our previous Green Holidays tips on precycling, holiday cards, holiday lights, and Christmas trees. North Americans produce 25% more waste during the winter holidays – that’s 25 million extra tons of garbage going to the landfill. The Whole Foods Market Green Mission Team has gathered our [...]