holidays

Whether you’re hosting a barbecue, enjoying a picnic in the park, or hitting up the beach one last time during this Labor Day weekend keep in mind these simple tips : Reduce your carbon footprint and use public transportation or carpool with friends and family to your destination. Use the final celebration weekend of summer to enjoy locally grown produce like (get more info, after the jump!)

Our day to honor one of the most special women in your life... your Mom... is Sunday. Whether your Mom has sustainable practices or doesn't know where to start, here are a few ways to get Mom greener:

While many in Philadelphia started celebrating St. Patrick's Day with the Erin Express & such this weekend - the official big day is approaching! We love greening our holidays... especially one of our favorite days of the year when everyone wears green! Here's a few ways to celebrate leprechaun-style & green your St. Patrick's Day:

There’s less than a week until St. Patrick’s day.  As an Irish gal I prefer to start the festivities as soon as possible! One way to get in the spirit is to enjoy some homemade treats. I was stoked to see these...

Today marks the beginning of "Lent" for Christians, the 40 days of the liturgical year leading up to Easter - where Christians make a 'sacrifice' for Jesus. I suggest everyone (Christians and non) can adopt this calendar for 40 days and going forward. (Traditionally, Christians celebrate the end of lent by indulging in what they gave up - Don't start wasting electricity & gas once Easter hits!) Here's the Lenten Carbon Fast calendar courtesy of Popluteran:

Happy Valentine's day! We're recycling this post, originally published on February 9, 2009 to help those last minute procrastinators (or check out how to green your post-vday activities: It may be a contrived, made-up “hallmark holiday” – but who doesn’t like an excuse to give and get? This Valentine’s Day you can do that and show love to the planet at the same time. Here’s some tips to green your Valentine’s Day:

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...

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