http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living.aspxenhttp://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/15504.aspxThu, 12 Nov 2009 17:33:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15504lindsayevansWe've all heard the news about lead paint and petrochemicals commonly found in children's toys. This holiday season give toys that are healthy for children and the environment. Here are plenty of fabulous green toys you can feel good about giving. Toys Go Green! Consumers are unsatisfied about the lack of adequate testing of many paints...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/12399.aspxMon, 12 Oct 2009 16:45:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:12399CatsEyeEditingGift giving during Christmas can become an extravagant event, which results in more waste. Christmas is supposed to be about spending time with family, but presents are often the highlight. While it's tempting to shower everyone with gifts, take time to think about practical gifts they can use. Tips on Eco-Friendly Shopping During the holiday s...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/14670.aspxMon, 12 Oct 2009 16:44:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:14670CatsEyeEditingChristmas is the time of year to show how much you adore your loved ones, so why not add your pets to the list? It's easy to pick out budget pet toys when there are so many eco-friendly playthings, treats and clothing available. So reduce your pet's carbon paw print with love this holiday. Shopping for Your Pet It’s one thing to shop fo...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/reviews/16598.aspxTue, 22 Sep 2009 20:06:12 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16598JazminEspinalDecorate your home this Christmas season with breath taking eco-friendly Christmas Decorations that are so rare and beautiful, no one will ever even guess that they are also green. Christmas is a time for joy and festivities. Of course, when these festivities come about, you want your home to be Santa Clause worthy. This is when you begin to deck t...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/reviews/16596.aspxTue, 22 Sep 2009 18:05:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16596JazminEspinalEveryone knows Christmas cards are made from paper, and paper comes from trees. Ultimately, that would make sending out Christmas cards a bad thing for an environmentalist to do. However, there are some Eco friendly choices for green Christmas cards that you can take advantage of in style. Sending out holiday cards is something that some families l...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/reviews/15540.aspxFri, 28 Aug 2009 16:34:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15540JazminEspinalWhen selecting gifts to give to your loved ones, why not make sure the gift that you are choosing is eco friendly? It doesn’t require much effort on your behalf to locate a gift that is eco friendly. Below are several unique green gift ideas to help you in your quest. Grapevine Bonsai If the gift recipient in mind has a green thumb, why n...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/reviews/15721.aspxFri, 28 Aug 2009 16:29:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15721JazminEspinalHandmade soap is a wonderful gift for someone who has extremely sensitive skin and conventional soaps cause an allergic reaction. Not only are hand made soaps a healthy alternative to traditional heavily perfumed store bought soaps, but they add a luxurious feel to anyone’s bathroom. Small Budget Coffee Mocha Handmade Soap Give the gift of jo...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/reviews/15723.aspxFri, 28 Aug 2009 16:29:11 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15723JazminEspinalWant to give the gift of homemade baked goods without all the work? Shop for all of your homemade baked goods on Etsy, for baked goods with all the love without all of the effort. Would you love to gift someone some homemade baked goods for the holidays, but haven’t honed your skills in the kitchen? No need to worry, you can still give luscious...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/12321.aspxFri, 28 Aug 2009 15:00:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:12321JuliaBodeebWhiteSay no to consumerism and have a green, present free, holiday. Have a Green Holiday! Be green this holiday season and forego the materialism of shopping for things and do good deeds instead to spread holiday cheer. Teach your kids the value of helping others rather than spending massive amounts of money on things that they will tire of quickly....http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/18721.aspxWed, 10 Dec 2008 15:23:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:18721H. AllenIf you want to have a green, or eco-friendly, Christmas or Chanukah, there are many things you can do. And they don't cost a lot of money. Wishing you a Green Holiday There are many things you can do to have a green, or eco-friendly, Christmas or Chanukah. Candles: Whether it’s on the menorah for Chanukah or part of a Christmas decoration, use ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/15725.aspxTue, 02 Dec 2008 21:56:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15725LaurenRomanoYou’re better off finding a better use for the Christmas gift then letting it go to waste. As much as we would love to adore every single present that we get, chances are we won’t. Those gifts can end up sitting in the back of the closet collecting dust and taking up space until we realize it’s there and toss it out. Instead of filling up the...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/12719.aspxTue, 02 Dec 2008 21:45:12 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:12719JenniferBThis holiday season will be busy with family gatherings, holiday cooking and baking and more - leaving little time to maneuver the chaos at the mall. Thankfully, online shopping has never been so eco-friendly. Read on to learn more. Go Green Online Online shopping: it’s the ultimate in convenience, selection and saving time. These advantages have m...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/12481.aspxTue, 02 Dec 2008 21:45:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:12481JenniferBGreen living guides make the perfect holiday gift as it will encourage your friend or loved one to live a more eco-friendly life while saving a little money and the planet in the process. The Gift That Keeps Giving A guide to green living is a great gift for a friend or loved one this holiday season. There are many varieties of green guides on the ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/12410.aspxTue, 02 Dec 2008 21:44:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:12410LaurenRomanoThere can be a lot of extra waste produced as a result of Christmas gift giving. Making some subtle changes in regards to how you give presents can have a positive effect on the environment. Christmas is wonderful; however, it’s not exactly the most eco-friendly of all of the holidays. All of the bows, wrapping paper and cards from gift giving can ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/12406.aspxTue, 02 Dec 2008 21:44:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:12406laurajeankarrPeople going green can still celebrate Christmas with a tree. Whether you buy a live tree or an eco-alternative tree recycling options are close to limitless. So gear up for the holiday season and choose the right environmentally friendly tree that's right for you. Instead of buying a live Christmas tree this year form your local store front on...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/12414.aspxTue, 02 Dec 2008 21:43:59 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:12414laurajeankarrStart getting a bit creative and green about the way you wrap those Christmas gifts this year. From making your own wrapping through to reusable fabric gifts bags there are many eco-conscious options when it comes to wrapping green. Every year in America over 50,000 cubic yards of paper is used for wrapping gifts - that is an estimate on families b...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/12413.aspxTue, 02 Dec 2008 21:43:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:12413LaurenRomanoA few simple changes can make your home a bit more green for Christmas. Not only can it make a big, positive difference for the environment, but for your wallet as well. As a result of Christmas, there can be a lot of extra energy used and a huge amount of additional waste produced. You still want to be able to enjoy your holiday, do some good for ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/12296.aspxTue, 02 Dec 2008 21:42:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:12296laurajeankarrThe best option that we have when it comes to saving energy and still getting into the holiday spirit of lighting up our holidays is by converting to LED use. LEDs save the energy draw not just a local scale but on a national one as well. One of the most popular decorations for the coming holiday season are the lights. Christmas lights trim houses,...