Tag Archives: eco-friendly

Tired of Mowing? Try these Brilliant Lawn Alternatives

Unless you're a sheep farmer, there's just no need for all that grass. Are you spending fistfuls of money and a good deal of Saturdays mowing the lawn like a chump? Well, stop that. You can garden like a champ by considering an alternative lawn, reducing the amount of lawn you have or doing something useful with all that space. Here are some alternatives to the traditional lawn that will have you thinking twice about your patch of green.

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Green your Christmas Save Fistfuls of Money!

Green living Christmas

The arboreal festive tradition of having a Christmas tree may seem green, but it comes at a high price. The carbon footprint of commercial Christmas tree farming, harvesting, distribution and then disposal is astronomical. But are artificial trees any better? Between their manufacture and import from China, they may not provide a greener alternative.

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6 Ways to Save Money on Gas

electric cars

Vehicles are responsible for large amounts of greenhouse gas emissions, especially vehicles manufactured prior to 1995. If you have to have a car and can't afford a fuel efficient model or an electric car, there are many ways to ensure that your car is as fuel efficient as possible. Reduce the carbon footprint of your commute and save you money on gas.

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