Articles Written by Julie Hancher

Sick and tired of companies polluting your mailbox with direct mail? Since it's convenient to order anything from clothing to a new iPod with the click of a mouse, get off direct mail lists for good. Websites such as Catalog Choice.com make it easy for you. Get junk mail at work? Contact businesses or associations VIA websites or call them to request to be taken off lists. While it make take a few minutes to complete your request, you'll save time sorting through mail before placing in the 'recycle bin.'

Still looking for a Valentines day gift that's beyond the typical chocolate & flowers? BeGreen has eco-friendlyValentine's solutions for any procrastinator. Or for anyone looking to carbon offset some not-so-earth friendly V-day plans. And it’s under $10.

Whether you're struggling down the green circles or tumbling down the black diamonds (or the China Bowl, in my case...) the love of snow impacts the environment. Good news is many ski resorts are working hard to combat climate change, and you can do your part to minimize your carbon footprint on the slopes. Here's 11 ways to help the environment while skiing & snowboarding:

Rather than buying the newest bestseller from a large bookstore chain, use your local library. Libraries have large selections - If you're dying for a particular novel, you can easily request books from other libraries through online systems. Still prefer to own a book?

Many skiers & snowboarders (like myself) anticipate the winter months to journey down the mountains.  Unfortunately, this hobby can be quite draining on environmental resources.  Ski resorts have impacts while using energy in daily operations – from ski lifts to lighting lodges, harming...

Fretting over what to get your sweetie for Valentines Day? Saturday, February 7th from 1-3 PM, Tbar (117 S. 12th St, Phila, PA) is hosting a mini craft show so you can support local artists. Plus you can taste some yummy tea and browse homemade items.

Hopefully you're making progress with your New Years resolutions. Many people's resolutions have to do with losing weight or getting fit, and working out plays a big role in reaching those goals. Whether you're exercising to maintain your hot bod or lose a few LBs, you can make environmentally friendly choices:

One part of being green (that's often ignored in the media) is understanding nutrition & what's in our food supply. This upcoming Tuesday, January 27, Food and Water Watch is holding a campaign Kick-off Meeting at Crossroads Coffee House (1270 Township Line Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026) for the School Milk Campaign.

Lunch-breaks are always a nice interruption to your chaotic work-days. Trying to green your midday dining?