Greeniacs Sustainable Living Guides

Every year, 500 billion new plastic bags are consumed around the world. On average, that means a million bags are used every minute.1 Unfortunately, only 1%-3%

Benefits: For the environment: With fashion trends forever in flux, the shoe industry is booming and the life expectancy of shoes is shriveling. In the span

Going to the farmers market is a fun and exciting way to shop for fresh and healthy foods. You get to personally talk to farmers,

Why Make a Cover for Your Cell Phone, iPod, or MP3 Player? Reusing old clothing fabric or plastic bottles to make a cover for your

Are your earbuds and headphones just not cutting it anymore for you and your rock-outs? Instead of at least twenty bucks on a decent set

Credit cards are flashy and plasticky. They’re issued by megabanks. They stand in for dollar signs. They rarely appear in the same sentence as “conservation”

Looking for a solid-wood dresser, a beach read, or a baby’s first playsuit? I know just the place… at a local yard sale or flea market you can score second

During a yoga class, at the dinner table, or in the bedroom, a burning candle always sets the right mood. A handcrafted candle sets an

disposable water bottles are so 2008. Chances are, you’ve already given them up in favor of cloth bags and a stainless steel water bottle—if you haven’t, what are

There are a variety of harmful chemicals used in the production of beauty products.1 When thinking about your makeup and other skin and hair care choices,

Why make a cover for your iPod, iPhone, or MP3 player? So it looks awesome! And there’s the whole not getting scratched thing. These days,

Paper or Plastic? Tired of throwing away bag after bag? Well then why don’t you try a reusable bag?! It’s what people were doing for

Whether you are moving into a brand new home or you are looking to transform your current home, furniture is an investment that should last

People often cite convenience, health concerns, and safety as reasons to drink bottled water. However, recent studies suggest that bottled water is no safer or

The common question “would you like your receipt?” has become much more complicated in these past years. In the past, whether the answer was yes

Have you ever thought about all of the materials mined to make the computer you are using right now? How about how many miles the

Plastic is everywhere. It is widely used to store our everyday use of foods and beverages. As we may have become accustomed to the convenience,

My naturally blonde hair had become considerably darker by the end of middle school, and I was not having any of it. First, I had

Having a fresh-smelling living space always puts me in a good mood. But, at what cost? Although they may smell fresh, creating the false pretense

Shampooing your hair every day can remove protective oils from your scalp, cause hair breakage, and strip your artificially dyed hair color.1 However, if you are

Wedding season is year-round these days! If you are planning a wedding and want to be eco-friendly and save a little green, why not throw

Hollywood and fashion magazines pressure people into feeling like their teeth need to be a blinding, white color. This is in the face of the