http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/57265.aspxWed, 25 Nov 2009 22:35:14 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57265AngePerduThis season reduce unwanted waste and impress friends with a festive green holiday party. Learn tips for throwing a green holiday party with all the trimmings. Plan an eco-friendly bash that will save the environment and money. Go Green with Party Invitations If planning on throwing a green holiday party is on the agenda it's important to be as eco...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/57260.aspxWed, 25 Nov 2009 21:56:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57260RobinRavenIf you're an environmentalist, seeing mainstream waste and excess around the holidays can be challenging. You may wonder how you can make a difference without seeming like the Grinch and Stooge of the green movement. Luckily, there are some subtle ways to deal with wasteful relatives at Christmas. Invitations Start the feeling of being green ea...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/57242.aspxWed, 25 Nov 2009 18:30:16 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57242smojicaDry curing meat at home is possible, but there are plenty of things you need to do to safely and effectively carry out this green living practice. Introduction Dry curing meat at home involves applying specific ingredients to meat, such as salt, seasonings, and color fixing agents. It has been widely practiced throughout history, with records citin...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/57100.aspxWed, 25 Nov 2009 18:25:02 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57100DarbyIt's no secret - every parent wants the best for their little ones. Providing your baby with safe, eco-friendly products is a good way to start. And, with numerous green options available on the market, parents can ensure that their babies won't leave even a tiny ecological footprint. Top 7 Green Baby Items 1. Tripp Trapp Highchair This uni...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/57240.aspxWed, 25 Nov 2009 18:24:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57240knsingerBuilding a greenhouse is a fun backyard project that the whole family can get involved with. The best news is, building a greenhouse doesn't have to be expensive, and it doesn't have to be hard. Here's how to get started. Why Build a Greenhouse? There are many good reasons for building your own greenhouse. For starters, building you...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/57110.aspxTue, 24 Nov 2009 16:29:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57110dcosmatoHere is a guide to simple ways to implement organic garden insect control in your gardening. Did you know you can grow healthier food without poisoning the crop with toxic pesticides? Organic garden insect control is as effortless as 1-2-3 with sustainable methods like crop rotation and natural pesticides. Crop Rotation Crop rotation for organic ga...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/57101.aspxTue, 24 Nov 2009 15:41:04 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57101dcosmatoRaising poultry is fun and easy. Here is some valuable information to help you choose the best feed for your organic flock. What to Feed Organically Raised Chickens Raised for Egg or Meat Production: Before selecting what to feed organically raised chickens, you need to determine the end goal. Are you raising chickens for egg production , meat, or ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/57001.aspxMon, 23 Nov 2009 18:48:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57001beunderwoodOrganic container gardening is the perfect way to garden for those who live in smaller spaces or colder climates. Container gardens can add variety, texture and color to your home garden. Here are the basics of how to start a lovely organic garden using containers. Organic Gardening for Healthy and Green Living Having an organic garden means that y...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/57000.aspxMon, 23 Nov 2009 18:47:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57000lindsayevansWhat is blanching? Is blanching necessary when freezing vegetables? Which vegetables need to be blanched? Learn all about the recommended way to freeze fresh vegetables for storage. All About Blanching Freezing food is one simple method of preserving food at home . However, sometimes its not as simple as throwing a ziploc bag of veggies...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/7753.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 17:47:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7753JenniferBEven though we like to think of Christmas as white, maybe it's time to make it green! There are lots of ways to go green this holiday season from what you stuff in your family’s stockings to what you serve at Christmas dinner. Here's some help finding sustainable toys to give this holiday season! Toys Are Not Always Safe Even ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/45542.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 17:09:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:45542LaurenRomanoAn eco-friendly Christmas gift can help teach your child to learn in a fun way and be more environmentally conscious. If a child learns the importance of being eco-friendly, it may encourage him or her to continue being more eco-conscious as an adult. In order to encompass creativity and a science lesson all in one, consider getting the child an ec...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/56726.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 15:30:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56726rhwriter13People from all cultures enjoy relaxing with a warm cup of tea, and some people still medicate themselves with what grows in their own organic garden. Many of the most popular herbal teas are safe and easy to grow in the home garden. What Herbs are Used for Tea? Several plants found in the home garden are commonly used as herbal teas. Lavender,...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/56724.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 15:23:18 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56724rhwriter13There is no need for multitudes of upkeep in today's garden. Xeriscaping is quickly becoming the landscaping method of choice for the environmentally conscious gardener. A Regional Organic Garden Xeriscaping is defined as the act of gardening with plants native to an area , specifically for the purpose of minimizing water use and fertilizer use...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/56721.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 15:17:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56721lindsayevansThe clothes, accessories, and other gear that you need for your kids are used for such a short time! Why not band together with other moms to exchange baby gear? You'll save money and resources in the process. Trade for What You Need You may have heard of people hosting clothing swap parties . Well you can do the same for your baby gear...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/56574.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 16:57:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56574CyndeeRecycling old clothes to make cheap rugs is what people have been doing for years. Just like quilts, our ancesters created rugs from old clothes and textiles that the family no longer needed. No fabric goes to waste, this recycled shag rug can use even the smallest bit of scrap. Cheap Shag Rug Supplies: Sturdy recycled denim clothing, for the f...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/56288.aspxTue, 17 Nov 2009 17:01:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56288dcosmatoHere is some timely ready-to-use information on how to raise free range chickens for eggs. Raising Your Own Free-Range Chickents Does the thought of a fresh organic egg sizzling in the frying pan whet your appetite and make you want to rush straight to a hatchery to buy a brood of chicks? If so, here are a few things to consider before you go – whe...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/56287.aspxTue, 17 Nov 2009 16:53:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56287lindsayevansUsing your oven to process foods sounds like an easy, fool-proof method. But is it safe? Read on to find out why food experts do not recommend oven canning. What is Oven Canning? Oven canning is a method of food preservation where the heat of your home oven is used in lieu of a water bath or pressure canner to seal jars of food. Directions ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/23528.aspxTue, 17 Nov 2009 16:45:11 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23528gabbi525What's all the buzz about organic milk and is it really worth it? After all, organic milk costs a lot more than regular milk. Couldn't we just go for the cheap stuff and save a little extra on each trip to the grocery store? Check out these reasons why organic milk is better than regular milk. Healthier Milk Organic milk might cost ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/56142.aspxMon, 16 Nov 2009 18:21:37 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56142AngelaCMaking a rag rug is a simple and fun way to recycle your old t-shirts, jeans, bed sheets, sweaters, and any other colorful fabrics you have that are too worn or unsuitable to give away. Read further to find out how to make a rag rug, the supplies you need, and tips on caring for it. Preparing to Make a Rag Rug First, you need to gather your rags or...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/56141.aspxMon, 16 Nov 2009 18:16:56 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56141rhwriter13Many people are conscious these days of keeping what they can out of the landfill. What if there is a book with sentimental value that you really can't use, or a really pretty one is found at a thrift store? Here are some ideas to give it new life. Three Ways to Recycle Old Books Books are all around us. Whether we try to get away from them...