Lifestyle

In case you haven't had an influx of emails from retailers across the country announcing their semi-annual sales the past few weeks, here's another reminder! "But money is tight... times are tough" We've been hearing these phrases more often than ever the past year. However, every once in awhile you need to treat yourself. So take advantage and shop. But here's the question - is shopping online really more eco-friendly than hitting up the stores? The truth is it's a case by case situation. Here's a few things to consider:

Have a burning desire to write about the environment or a local Philly issue? We're excited to hear from you and will be considering submissions for future guest entry posts! Interested?

Wedding season has begun.  Now’s a great time to ask  all of those excited soon-to-be brides – How eco-friendly is your wedding? Take Planet Green’s Quiz here to find out. To our future bride & groom readers: Posted by Julie

Have you ever thought about how environmentally-friendly your toothbrush is? Maybe not, but it is a material we use everyday (hopefully at least twice a day) that doesn’t have a terribly long shelf life. Two simple ways to green your brushing:

Don't worry, I'm not talking about this weekend. Reduce your soda, juice and other bottled drink intake. While the bottled water industry hurts the earth, soft beverage and juice bottles also end up in landfills. If you're addicted to a Nestea or Cherry Coke, use it as a reward or special occasions - You'll also save empty calories that sneak up on you!

The scholarly folks over at Learn-gasm have put together a list of a 100 ways to make your library greener. Many of these tips can be applied to your home or office including: Switching to safe cleaning products, fixing leaks,  using...

Tis the season… to lather up on the sunscreen before heading out and fight off sun damage. We’ve heard the major health risks of going unprotected in the sun (skin cancer, premature aging and wrinkles.) But despite sunblocks major health benefits, many leading brands are still made with ingredients that are potentially harmful to the environment. What should you watch out for?

Warmer weather means lighter colors are once again “fashionably acceptable.” Crisp whites are one of my favorite choices for spring and summer. It can be challenging to keep white attire fresh-looking. But while it’s tempting to choose bleach to brighten your whites here’s a safer way to whiten:

As I’m touring in Japan & drinking ample green tea, I thought this post on one of our favorite beverages appropriate… Are you a daily tea drinker?  Switch to loose tea in a reusable tea ball or through a strainer...