In an effort to make my home environment more green, I am boycotting plastic food containers. I have been reading about the possible harmful effects of the chemical BPA (Bisphenol A), and that the chemical could promote breast cancer cell growth in people.

One of the simplest ways to save money as well as free up a couple of hours each week, is to plan what food you will purchase at the grocery store or market.

The glorious months of summer are quickly approaching, and it’s getting harder and harder to concentrate on anything else besides that. For some, this means the freedom to behave like a beach bum and not get any flack.

The Energy Information Association has reported that U.S. carbon dioxide emissions for 2008 dropped significantly compared to the previous year, by the steepest figures in nearly thirty years. Carbon dioxide is the most prevalent of the greenhouse gases, and lessening the amount we put into the atmosphere is crucial in order to slow global warming.

If your breakfast consists of eggs, toast, a yogurt, a mineral water and a straw, by 8am you’ve already encountered five different types of plastic; and then if you can’t muster up the appetite for it all, you might use two more plastics to preserve it in Tupperware or cling wrap.

This summer one beverage company has bottled a great way to stay cool, organic and environmentally conscious all in one sip at a time. Honest.

On May 5, President Barack Obama announced the formation of an interagency group to manage policies for developing and distributing next-generation biofuels, increase flexible fuel vehicle use and support retail marketing efforts.

Let’s face it – for better or worse, a large part of the day is spent sitting at the computer. The average desktop consumes around 130 watts while the average notebook eats about 45 (and this does not take into account monitors or other peripherals)

Facing a pounding from financial markets, GM has been taking its lumps from late-night comedy as well. On May 20th, retiring Vice Chairman Bob Lutz appeared on CBS' Late Night with David Letterman

This Memorial Day, the GREENandSAVE Eco Academy is honoring ANY member of our US military by launching the Armed Services Scholarship Program (ASSP) to transition soldiers back into civilian life in the new Green Economy.