Few things make us more excited for fall and the approaching holiday season than the pumpkin. But, when we realized that pumpkins were as good for our bodies as they are for our souls, we knew we had to learn more about their medicinal value. Pumpkin is originally...
Decorating Tips for a Green Holiday Season
The holiday season means different things to everyone. Some of us look forward to this time of year as a season for coming together with friends and family beside a gorgeously trimmed Christmas tree while others gather to recite blessings and light the candles during...
Top 5 Best Halloween DIY ideas from Pinterest
If you’re anything like us, you love Pinterest for its delicious recipes, fabulous décor ideas and intriguing DIY projects. This month we decided to scour the addictive site for eco friendly Halloween DIY ideas to bring you the best of the best when it comes to fun...
How to Hire a Professional Green Cleaning Service
Does this situation sound familiar? Your home and office space need cleaning and you’re ready to hire a professional green cleaning service to maintain a clean, toxin-free environment on a regular schedule. Yes? Good thinking! 5 things to consider when hiring a green...
Your Playlist Gets a Green Makeover
Music has come a long way in the last few decades.In the 80’s and 90’s musicians—and millions of their fans--were more concerned with excess than recycling. These days we know better and thankfully so do many eco-friendly musicians. These artists have realized that...
How to Get Back To Your Routine After Summer
Although the warm weather may continue for a few more weeks, September marks the unofficial end of summer and a return to normal routine. School, approaching holidays, and increased hours at work can be jolting to throw yourself into after a relaxing summer break from...
How To Design a Modern Eco Bathroom
We spend the equivalent of almost two years in the bathroom over the course of a lifetime, according to Encyclopedia.com. The bathroom has long been considered a refuge from hectic schedules, a place to get away from everyone and be alone for a moment of peace. For...
Fresh, Dried, and Frozen: How to Use Herbs
Basil, mint and thyme are just a few of the herbs that grow fast and furious in a windowsill garden. Easy to plant and even easier to add to recipes, herbs can be eaten fresh or dried, and frozen in between. Fresh herbs add a burst of flavor to cooked dishes, salads...
10 Creative Ways to Clean with Vinegar
Chances are there is a super hero in your house at this very moment. Vinegar, disguised as a common ingredient, is actually a super hero with the ability to promote good health, clean your house and even deodorize smelly spaces. We make good use of vinegar in our...
Natural Hair Care Tames Frizzy Summer Hair
If you’re anything like me, you love the summer, but hate your summer hair. Humidity, high temperatures and extra time outdoors conspire to create frizzy unmanageable locks. Instead of reaching for chemical-laden hair care products that get the job done at the expense...
Ecospirit Natural Cleaning Products: Our Development Story
It’s important to consider how we can develop a green lifestyle to support a healthy planet, but keep in mind that one of the most important environments to preserve is our home. If you, like most consumers, buy commercial glass cleaners, oven cleaners and detergents...
Eco-Friendly Sun Block Proven to Be Safer Than Chemical Sunscreen
Getting a little sunshine --just 10 to 20 minutes a day -- helps our bodies generate much-needed Vitamin D, but as everyone knows, too much sun exposure can cause sunburn and lead to premature aging and skin cancer. What Causes Sunburn? Sunburn is caused by...
Recycled Patio Furniture
Is there anything better than spending the sun-drenched summer days lounging outside on the patio? We love getting outside, but after a summer spent under wraps we have to admit that our patio furniture has seen better days. There’s never been a better time to replace...
Creative Uses for Yard Waste
An outdoor space is a continuous source of joy and effort, but when you come across a creative use for yard waste it can be such an occasion for celebration! Especially at this transitional time of year when keeping up with landscaping feels like a full time job. You...
Do You Know Everything You Should About Phosphates?
Beginning July 1, 2013, commercial establishments in New York will no longer be allowed to use detergents containing phosphates. The Dishwasher Detergent and Nutrient Runoff Law has been in effect for homeowners since 2010 so we’ve all gotten used to seeing...
ECO-FRIENDLY WEDDING IDEAS
Is there anything as beautiful and traditional as a spring wedding? We love to see the brides dressed in shades of white cavorting with their guests in the park, horse-drawn carriage rides, and restaurants around the city; but, the waste produced by some lavish...
Eat Green: The Impact of Food on the Environment
Learn About the Impact of Food Production on the Environment The typical American diet is infamous for its focus on fried foods, fatty entrees, and high-sugar and salt content. Anyone who’s ever attempted to lose a few pounds is aware that the typical diet can balloon...
GREEN JOBS FOR THE FUTURE
If you’re like almost half of America, you’re not satisfied in your current job and you’d like to make a career change that gives you more satisfaction at work. Even if you’re only curious about other careers that give more back to the environment than they take from...
5 SURPRISING ITEMS YOU SHOULD ALWAYS GREEN CLEAN
The over abundance of chemicals in our food, outdoor air, and even our water has made us cautious about toxins. We use eco-friendly cleaning products to green clean our counters and appliances, we reach for organic produce and fruit in the supermarket, and we’ve even...
How To Build An Urban Compost
If you have an empty space big enough for a garbage can, you can build your own urban compost. It sounds harder (and smellier) than it is. You will create nutrient-rich fertilizer out of garbage; you won’t leave your apartment smelling like you’ve converted your space...