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Now that (most) Christmas festivities are over, it's time to start thinking about disposing of that tree. Lucky for you, once you're done with the Christmas spirit (and needles falling), the Philadelphia Streets Department 2011 Christmas Tree Recycling Program runs Monday, January 3 through Saturday, January 15. This annual (22 yr old!) program is an environmentally safe alternative for the

The hours to Christmas are ticking away... So what last minute gift ideas can you get for everyone on your list? For those Traveling to/from the Holidays, (find out more, after the jump!)

I have a modest ‘Charlie Brown’ esque tree this year.  It’s not the most impressive fern but it’s enough to make it feel like the holidays are here. If you don’t mind sacrificing a little size a small tree can...

One of my biggest frustrations is when I (rarely) walk over to the work printer (unfortunately, you sometimes need to print) and see a pile of pages no one bothered to pick up. Especially when it's a private email or reminder you know doesn't need to waste a tree's life. I call this disorder WPS, or Wasteless Printing Syndrome. WWF format is an attempt at the WPS solution, since the recipient CAN'T physically print the page. You can easily visit the (find out where, after the jump!)

On my annual day off from work, I decided to swing into the Big Green Earth Store to refill my laundry detergent for the apartment. Loaded with gifts for the holiday season, I was perusing their awesome selection and came across this sweet necklace: It's made from a (read more after the jump)

Stay safe on the roads and save energy by keeping your tires inflated to the manufacturer’s recommended pounds per square inch (PSI.) When your tires aren’t inflated properly they require more energy to move and maintain speed. Next time you...

Happy Hanukkah! While our Jewish friends began celebrating, we wanted to give some tips to green your festivities of all 8 nights:

Looking for a holiday gift idea for the green guys and gals in your life? Better yet need to pass some hints re: what you'd like onto others? Add this new cookbook from the Skinny Bitch franchise to your list (I just did!) Skinny Bitch: Ultimate Everyday Cookbook: Crazy Delicious Recipes That are Good to the Earth and Great for Your Bod by Kim Barnouin is available in bookstores and online now. The lengthy book title is a mouth-full but I'm hopeful this book will live up to the hype! Check out my co-blogger with the "Skinny Bitch" in the flesh here.

It's holiday and party season! Entertaining guests can get hectic when everyone has cups, cans and glasses. Here's a couple of ideas to reduce water & waste when entertaining & imbibing: