It’s been five years since we hatched the idea to share tips and tricks for reducing our environmental impact with you and what a ride it’s been! We’ve met so many interesting people, been to amazin...
Nothing helps protect you from a chill quite like fleece. Fleece jackets, vests, pants, socks and blankets are a great way to stay warm without bulking up or turning on the heat. Fleece products are ...
If going green was a class in school, recycling would be the very first lesson. For most of us, recycling has become a piece of cake. Most communities offer easy ways to recycle at home, at work or ...
It’s that time of year to do a chimney inspection! Not just because Santa will be bowling down soon, but because we’re headed into the stormy season, which may leave you powerless and in need of some...
On a cold fall evening when the day is done and you’re settling into relaxation, consider adding a hot cup of tea to your nighttime rituals. Not only do decaffeinated herbal teas have many bene...
Look deeeeeeeeep into our crystal (CFL illuminated) ball and we will tell you your future… We see you finally getting to try out sudoku puzzles – and finishing them. We see you getting in...
Feeling a bit bottled up in the bathroom? Try switching your liquid hand soap to bar. Unlike liquid soap, bar soap typically comes a in easy-to-recycle paper box or light plastic wrap. You’ll be skip...
When exiting a large store, you’re often faced with a choice: the automatic door, or the ol’ push/pull door. While most people choose the automatic door, you’re special and you realize that everythin...
There were about 15,000 drunk driving related fatalities in America in 2009, which is about 15,000 too many according to us. Drinking and driving is dangerous, selfish and needless. Apply some gree...
Fans might seem like a summertime appliance, but those ceiling fans you’re lucky enough to have in your home can actually help keep your home warm during the cold weather months too. When the c...
This Halloween have your cake and eat it too: help kids fill their pillow cases full of organic and fair trade candy! This will not only help prevent expensive dentist bills due to refined-sugar over...
Changing your water filter, though good for water quality can be wasteful in respect to water quantity. The instructions usually suggest running a litre or two through the filter before the water bec...
This time of year there are more great movies to see than time and money to see them all. If you’re checking out a flick this weekend, try bringing your own water in a reusable container. Bri...
Did you know that the average American family of four throws out $600 worth of unspoiled food each year? That’s a lot of waste, and reducing waste is the easiest way to help the environment. $6...
… make more than lemonade. Lemons aren’t only great for cooking but excellent for cleaning too. Before throwing away your halved, squeezed out lemon, rub it over your cutting boards to clean and fres...
Being a steward of the Earth means being good to the Planet and all of the creatures on it too. If you see a feral cat on your daily trek to the bus stop or hanging out around your campus or office ...
Here at green is sexy, we’re big fans of showing others what you can do to reduce your impact on the environment, not telling others what they’re doing “wrong”. We’ve f...
These days it’s easy to have hot water on demand. You just turn on the faucet and it’s waiting for you to use it for hand washing, dishes and more. While getting hot water is a no-brainer...
Did you buy a little more fruit and veggies than you could eat in time? Instead of tossing over-ripe produce into the compost bin or the trash, consider sending it for a spin — in your blender....
If you’re currently unemployed or are just looking to do something new, consider working in the green sector. If you’re reading this tip, you must already have an interest in making the ...
It seems like the cardio trend of the moment is Spinning — the high-energy stationary bike classes that kick your ass and burn 500+ calories per session. If you’re into spinning, ask you...
Cut back on your tree-dependency by switching your current calendar over to an electronic one. Electronic calendars are easy to maintain on your computer or your cell phone and feature lots of snazzy...
Were you kind to your skin this summer? The hot months are often brutal for the body’s biggest organ with sun, wind, sweat and sunscreen wreaking havoc on your epidermis. Before you stock up on a s...
We all agree that junk mail is the worst. But do you know just how bad it is? Every year, 100 million trees, 28 billion gallons of water, and $320 million in local tax money are used for the producti...
Butterflies are proven crowd pleasers: released at weddings, overused in metaphors and stamped on backs, but these tiny creatures are as fragile as they look. Butterfly wings are covered with teeny ...
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