Get Your Green On

Hemp is an extraordinarily useful plant that can provide more environmentally friendly food, fiber, fuel, medicinal and building products.

1 loaf of bread a day can mean 365 bread bags a year. For many of us, it's garbage that can't be avoided and it's unlikely they'll ever be earth friendly, but bread bags are quite handy and can take the place of other products that you might buy . Pick up some tips on reusing bread bags and add your own.

Whether it's summer or winter, ceiling fans and roof turbines can save you energy - that's good for you and good for the environment.

These massive paper directories are rapidly becoming antiquated; but instead of printing less, more are being distributed each year. It's a huge industry and one that has a negative impact on the environment. Learn more about the issues, how to opt-out of the paper Yellow Pages, recycling the books and tips for reuse.

You might be surprised to learn about what's in your baby’s favorite blanket; plus learn about options for more environmentally friendly blankets for baby and for you!

The story behind Robbie Adrian, creators of earth friendly luxury organic cotton blankets - plus a 15% discount coupon code for all Green Living Tips readers!

In the USA, about 300 million tires are scrapped annually, causing a variety of environmental headaches - can tires be greener? Green Diamond Tire have been taking steps towards a more environmentally friendly tire for over a decade; and they are just starting to, ahem, gain traction. Learn more about Green Diamond Tire - the company has also offered Green Living Tips readers a 20% discount!

Instead of using chemicals to rid your garden of noxious weeds, where possible just try using water. Yes, water. Learn more about this and other environmentally friendly weed killing tips.

The livestock industry has a big impact on the environment and we can all do our bit by eating a little less meat - but finding a decent mock meat or meat substitute can be quite a challenge. Pick up some recommendations or add your own!

Ever considered a vacation at home? You could save a bundle of a cash and also lighten your environmental footprint with a staycation.