Are you one of the millions of Americans throwing away money on food you don’t eat, electricity you don’t enjoy and possessions you don’t need? In its report, "The Food Wastage Footprint,” the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization estimated that a year of wasted food...
Where to Find Eco Friendly Pet Supplies
Elle, our unofficial GEC mascot is not just a dog, she’s a member of our eco friendly family. Her health, happiness and well being is a top priority, which means we care a lot about the food she eats, the clothes (yes, clothes!) she wears and the toys she plays...
10 Best Medicinal Holiday Ingredients
Here’s some good news: the delicious holiday food and drinks we love to indulge in might actually be healthy. If you’ve been looking for just such an excuse to relax and enjoy yourself with a second trip around the holiday buffet table, we’ve prepared a list of 10...
5 Thrift Shopping Tips to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Trip
Secrets to Help You Discover the Joy of Thrift Shopping In the 90’s, the reign of Kurt Cobain and grunge immortalized thrift store style. Recent years have seen thrift shops enjoying a renewed popularity thanks to the rise in eco-friendly, green living choices. 5...
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 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...
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...
THE NEW FARMERS MARKETS: COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE
Food travels 1500-2500 miles to arrive at your kitchen. Consider this: an average sandwich has seven ingredients; at a grand total of 14,000 miles traveled, your Turkey Club has seen more of America than you have. Thank goodness for Farmers Markets and Community...