Archive for the 'Life!' Category

Say No To Happy Meals

Friday, November 28th, 2008

In our never-ending quest to have a more positive planetary impact, I’m constantly looking for ways to reduce waste, especially on the front end, before stuff even comes into our home. And, often, it isn’t until after the stuff has come in that it shows up on our radar. Cheap plastic toys and games from fast food restaurants are a prime example.

Eco-Active Family — Activated!

Monday, September 8th, 2008

This blog is about one family’s quest to move beyond eco-friendly into the realm of eco-activity. What does it mean to be eco-active?
While we’ve long been an eco-friendly family, in recent years we come to realize how much of an impact just one family can have on our environment. It starts with one person, and [...]