Aug 10th 2010 4:11PM
Annette Thomson of Washington, D.C., wants to green up her kitchen remodeling project. "I want to replace old vinyl flooring and add Energy Star appliances," she says. "Is there anything else I can do?" Thomson is on the right track. Going green in the kitchen means replacing vinyl with more sustainable materials and... Continue Reading »
May 27th 2010 12:28PM
Summer is almost here and now is the time to start gardening! You don't need a big yard or huge apartment to make your own plant fertilizer. Along with vertical gardening, you can begin your own indoor composting project. Compost is a mild fertilizer for your soil and can be used in your garden and potted plants. Follow... Continue Reading »
May 4th 2010 2:30PM
What's better than an apartment-size garden? Apartment-size reviews of gardening how-to books. This growing season, you're in luck because there are some great books just hitting the shelves. Find the best book for growing herbs and veggies in a rented space near you.... Continue Reading »
Dec 8th 2009 8:00AM
Americans waste 40 percent of the country's annual food supply, according to a study published by the Public Library of Science Journal last month. This figure accounts for waste in the entire food supply – from fields and factories to the moldy leftovers in your fridge. But looking strictly at the food we buy, the... Continue Reading »
Oct 23rd 2009 11:30AM
Don't get caught trashing a banana peel in San Fran. The city's already on the forefront of the green movement with its rigorous recycling programs, now it's passed a mandatory composting law that went into effect this week. The first such mandate in the nation, the program is the next step in mayor Gavin Newsom's plan... Continue Reading »
