• Green Tips
Group offers green travel advice

If you want to travel green this holiday, take the bus or train, but if you must fly, stick with economy seating, according to the Union of Concerned

Going GREEN on holiday decorations

Whether you've been naughty or nice, we've got some advice on making your red, silver and gold decorations... green.

"Green" cleaning tips for your home

Many consumers are realizing that “going green” isn’t just about creating a healthy planet, it’s about creating healthy homes and workplaces. Here are some

Family-friendly green smoothie recipes

Smoothies are an excellent way to keep cool and add some variety and nutrition to your diet. Celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito has introduced numerous healthy recipes using greens.

US: Paint world white to save energy

U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu wants to paint the town white. At a climate change symposium in London, Chu said that painting roofs white would be part of a "new revolution" to

Stay cool, save energy

Staying cool and comfortable as the mercury climbs doesn't mean you have to install big ticket items like central air.  Follow some of these ideas to achieve

Xeriscape for Beauty and Conservation

Learn about water conservation and xeriscaping from the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority.

Xeriscape: definition, tips, resources

A philosophy of conservation of water through creative landscaping has engendered the new term, xeriscape.

If it's broken, fix it

Mr. Jalopy's workshop is full of gadgets that he has reworked to have completely new uses. Once his backyard hobby, the "Maker Movement" has turned into a

Composting tips

So much of what we send to landfill consists of vegetation that could be used in our garden. Discover nature's magic behind composting and pick up a few tips

Greening baby wipes

Every where we turn it's plastic this and synthetic that - including baby wipes; and it's not just the packaging. Learn more about the impact of diaper wipes

Water Wise: 10 Tips

The less water we use at home, the more energy we save. You can save water, save the earth, and save money, too.

10 Tips for Renters

Even if you rent an apartment, townhouse, or a home, you can make a big difference, too.

Uses for salt

Common salt can be be used for many applications around the home as a more environmentally friendly alternative to harsher synthetic chemicals. Salt has over

Greening an event

Whether it's a birthday or business gathering, if you're looking to lighten the environmental footprint of your event; there's many ways to do so!

Tips for being energy smart at home

Making a few small changes in your home and yard can lead to big reductions of greenhouse gas emissions and save money.

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Xeriscape for Beauty and Conservation

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