The kitchen? We’re fans – that’s where the food is, after all. But it’s also the heart of the home, a warm and welcoming place to gather. So why not make your kitchen as friendly to the environment as it is to your family and friends? Whether you’re renovating or just greening the lily, so […]
For homeowners who embrace the simplicity of having less “stuff,” or who don’t like the idea of putting still usable building materials into landfills, the tricky part is often not what to get rid of, but how to do it.
Before the holidays, it’s helpful to clear out some of the clutter. Here are the best places to sell, donate and recycle all those household items you no longer want. Clothing Donate: NCJW’s Encore and More, 1107 Central Ave., Wilmette Details: Request a receipt for the contribution. Itemize your donations and list their current market value. […]
Each year, it is estimated that 500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide each year.
I’m policing a cafeteria recycling bin, directing students like a traffic cop: “That goes in the garbage; remove that straw and put the milk carton in here; dump the mac-n-cheese before you toss the container in the blue bin.” Welcome to Trash-Free Friday. That’s when North Shore students and nationwide are challenged to eliminate […]
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 […]
If our lovely planet’s future really were in my hands, we would all be doomed.
