The Change: Making it easier for everyone to green their home and live a green lifestyle. The Story: What do you get when you cross a native New Yorker raised by tree huggers with an Alaskan? Thankfully for all of us, that combination gave birth to Green in...
College students will soon be heading back to campus and if this is your child’s first year away from home, we want to ease at least some of your anxieties by giving you tips for creating a more eco-friendly dorm space. Think Local Yes, not many of us can resist...
Merriam-Webster describes an icon as a widely known symbol. Icons can be things; Disney’s Mickey Mouse ears and McDonald’s golden arches are American icons. They can also be people; Sarah Jessica Parker is a fashion icon, Michael Jackson, James Dean and even...
Let’s face it, there are loads of tips and tricks online for homeowners who want to green their lives and living spaces, but rarely do we see articles aimed at renters. In our area, renting is a way of life and those folks are extremely concerned with protecting our...
We are proud to announce that GreenHouse Eco-Cleaning has become a Certified B Corporation. While you may be familiar with other types of corporations such as C Corps, S Corps and LLCs, a B Corp might be something new to you. A “Benefit Corporation” (B Corp) is a...
The Royal Baby will turns 1 today and although we are pretty sure his parents will have no trouble finding clothing and toys for him to enjoy, we wanted to share our list of top eco-friendly toys for toddlers. After all, you never know if you might be invited to the...
It seems folks blame the polar vortex for everything this summer, from delayed but sky-high pollen counts to low corporate earnings for organizations. But there is a polar vortex upside; some areas are claiming the deep chill wiped out some of the most dreaded summer...
Going green isn’t just for the home front. It’s true, businesses everywhere are implementing changes that keep costs down and carbon footprints low. The kitchen, big or small, is at the heart of any great organization. Here’s how to get yours as green as possible....
‘Tis the season for weddings and if you are invited to celebrate the nuptials of an earth-conscious couple—or, if you are an earth-conscious wedding guest—you might want to consider giving a gift that goes along with a green living lifestyle. We have given an...
Warm summer nights are one of the best things about this sultry season, unless you’re stuck indoors. Even the most eco-friendly of us has a tough time roughing it in the heat at home; it’s just no fun. There’s nothing quite like the AC to cool you down, but there are...
While there are many ways you can green your 4th of July celebration (see a previous post for some great ideas), it really does all start with the grill. While you are already prepped with your organic meat options, fresh local produce and reusable utensils,...
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables available through your local CSA (community supported agriculture). However, not everyone thinks it is possible to enjoy the literal fruits of the farmer’s labor—especially for those...
Spring and summer deliver the weather we’ve yearned for all winter long, but along with these seasons come the creepy, crawly critters we’d rather not welcome into our homes. It might be enticing to deter them with a quick commercial spray or chemical, but...
Think your computer keyboard is clean? Think again. Studies show that computer keyboards, especially those shared by numerous individuals, can be host to a wide variety of bacteria, including E. coli and staph. Your cellphone? With each square inch of your...
The summer solstice marks a brief moment in time in which the Earth is titled in its greatest inclination toward the sun, providing the longest period between sunrise and sunset. On June 21, join past cultures in the historical celebration of the summer solstice....
Any cook (or foodie!) worth their salt knows all about the culinary uses for sage, rosemary and thyme. But herbs have surprising uses beyond your favorite dish. Herbaceous plants, which are perfect for rooftop or container gardens, offer treatment for ailments of all...
When it comes to finding the perfect Father’s Day or graduation gift, tech gadgets always appear at the top of the list. We don’t often associate tech gadgets with being eco-friendly, but we have found some of the best gadgets on the market that will not only make...
Today is World Environment Day and one of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) challenges for consumers is to purge plastics. "It takes one minute to throw out a plastic bag you've used once. It takes less than that to down a bottle of water," states the...
Spring brings a little more than just beautiful blooms and balmy temperatures. It’s a bit of an oxymoron that, as soon as Mother Nature delivers some beautiful weather, many of us start sneezing and suffering with watery, itchy eyes. What should be a wonderful...
Composting in the Summer Has Its Opportunities and Challenges That compost pile you started in the fall probably came to a complete stop in the composting process due to the extreme cold temperatures we had this past winter. But, now that spring has sprung and...