With summer in full swing, it might be time for some new ideas for entertainment. New green ideas, of course! Whether it’s catching a movie in a theater powered by solar power or hosting a barbecue using (gulp) reusable plates and utensils, check out our suggestions on how to close out summer with a (green) [...]

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As much as we all like to look pretty, there are a few things about going to the local beauty parlor (as my Grandma used to call it) that aren’t quite so lovely.  Before heading to your next appointment, consider this: what price are you willing to pay for beauty?
Hair Color
If you color your hair, [...]

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Like to cook? So do we! Want to make sure that you’re not poisoning your entire family? Us, too! It’s such a small world…
When most people think of “green” in the kitchen, they often think of the big things, like an eco-friendly remodel with Terrazzo countertops and bamboo floors. Or, maybe we look towards energy [...]

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Until recently, the federal government wasn’t what we would consider a friend of the environment. Fortunately, some cities have spent the last few years (or decades!) looking forward, and have worked hard to implement sustainable practices and policies.
All of the cities discussed below have wide-reaching programs for improving their impact on the environment, including transportation, [...]

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Spring break, viewed by many a college student as an excuse for excess, is upon us. From air travel and resorts to skiing and cruise ships, it’s all about fun. So what’s an eco-minded person, college-aged or otherwise, to do?
Choose a destination
With the economy in the doldrums, most folks are probably looking to save a [...]

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Considering our country’s current economic woes, it stands to reason that most of us are cutting back on our discretionary spending - in layman’s terms, we’re buying less stuff.  And though we’ve been told that buying more stuff supports our economy, it doesn’t necessarily support our environment.
That’s why it’s more important than ever to make [...]

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Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday – I show up, stuff myself with some of my favorite foods, help clean up a little, and then lay on the couch and watch TV. No agonizing over the perfect gift, no holiday crowds…I don’t even have to cook.
But all of that gluttony does have a price that’s paid [...]

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Many women discover the green lifestyle when they are expecting, or become moms. Wanting to do the best you can for your child includes considerations that you make before your baby is even born – after all, that’s why you’ve given up wine, right? Everyone knows that eating right and getting enough rest will help [...]

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Every weekend, each of us probably has a long list of things that we need or want to do. We are no different here at Low Impact Living, as our to-do lists seem never ending. Here’s what we’re hoping to accomplish this weekend – with a green twist!
At the Car Wash
Getting tired of the “Wash [...]

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There is so much activity in green tech these days that it can be hard to keep up with it, so here are a few concepts that might be coming to a green home near you. Some are still cost prohibitive, but their innovation serves to move us towards more market-ready solutions.
On the Roof
In power [...]

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