Just when you thought you were becoming an eco-savvy shopper and saving the planet one dollar at a time, you suddenly realize … you’ve been greenwashed! “Greenwashing” is how environmental activists describe what some companies do to persuade consumers to buy products that may or may not benefit the environment. Manufacturers know that eco-friendly descriptions […]
Remember the gigantic rain barrel that the “Petticoat Junction” girls splashed around in? No need to tax your memory (what’s left of it!) because you’ll soon have the opportunity to have a rain barrel of your very own. Chicago’s Water Reclamation District is now selling rain barrels for individual household use. OK, so they aren’t […]
If you’re a fan of “True Blood” or “Twilight,” you can appreciate how sexy vampires are.
Once the kids are back in school, the house is yours again—and unfortunately, so is all that stuff you’ve been meaning to toss. Never fear, MakeItBetter.net has your go-to-guide for getting rid of junk with ease. And it’s all for a good cause! They’ll pick your stuff up White Elephant Resale Shop Pick-ups: Call 773-883-6184 […]
What’s greener than a golf course? Emerald, mint and every-shade-of-green-in-between stretch sublimely to the horizon. There is no doubt of its beauty. In fact, up to 70% of course-side residents enjoy the view more than playing the actual game of golf. But the golf course, which has long been the greenest symbol in our suburban […]
It’s the Tao of Kermit: It isn’t easy being green. Maybe you see the signs—“eco-friendly,” “organic” and “all-natural” and get overwhelmed by the choices. Or maybe you already do a lot to go green but feel like it’s never enough. Get over yourself already. “I like to think of ‘green’ on a continuum,” says Cecelia […]
Green construction is a hot topic. After the economy tanked last year, high-end “green” homes and condos still sold. Our President prioritizes environmentally correct solutions. Growing numbers of North Shore professionals are adding an expertise in green living to their credentials. Our children think as environmentalists, and they push us to build for a greener […]
What is an interview but a conversation? What is a conversation but a game?
Even the littlest gardens can yield big rewards. You can plant a small container garden of herbs and keep it on your windowsill now. When the weather warms up, you can move it outside but keep it close to your kitchen.
If our lovely planet’s future really were in my hands, we would all be doomed.
