Christmas is over but there's another anticipating holiday to set our homes and that is New Year's Day. Holidays means party and if they say party that also means a lot of trash piled up out from gift wraps, food utensils and containers, much worse are those empty beer cans and wine bottles. That volume of trash is huge compared to our everyday waste consumption. We can still be green despite the holidays. According to an environmental research paper, some of the ... Read More

Winter can impact your wallet in many different ways depending on your current climate try a few ways to save some cash.  Take advantage off cooler weather in warmer climates no need to keep the air running when its 78 and no humidity.  If you're still lucky to have that nice of weather..

We all know the thing we can do to save cash where its colder but I'll hit on them again.  Start by turining down your heat at nigh and especially if you are at work it reall ... Read More

Building greener homes is more than a passing trend, it is becoming a cost effective way of life for many home builders. But, where do you start? Below are a few simple tips for building greener homes that are not just good for the environment, but can also save you money. Green home building also leads to 50-90% less waste than traditional hosue building.

1. Start by purchasing a green house plan. The already made home plans are built to be eneregy effecient.

2. Find a home ... Read More

Looking for a fun green project for a rainy afternoon (or a bored, vacation-weary child)? Check out Instructables.com, where high-quality tutorials on a huge range of subjects are at your fingertips. The "green" category features hundreds of projects for people with many different types of skills and interests, using everyday recycled materials or otherwise helping to create a sustainable lifestyle. (To see this full story and more, follow The Green Connoisseur Blog link on our homepage @ ... Read More

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Eco-friendly art combines two of the most wonderful things - eco-consciousness and creativity. That's why we'd like to point out that the 'Resurrected: Art of the Reclaimed Object' exhibition at the Mesa Arts Center will only be open for a few more days. If you live nearby or don't mind a bit of a journey, this is one exhibition you should see!

(To see this full story and more, follow The Green Connoisseur Blog link on o ... Read More