For many years I have been anti-plastic bag - not only do I carry my own trendy re-usable bags, but I also annoy shoppers by showing them off and suggesting they also become... 'Bag-ist'! Organizations like conservingnow.com are successfully and quite rightly making plastic bag users feel very naughty!
Clive Pearse, Host of HGTV hit shows Designed To Sell and HGTV Design Star
We have all heard about the devastating effects on our planet from plastic bag waste. Now there is help! ConservingNow.com has taken my passion for recycling and reusing into an incredible website. You can learn about green living, buy unique reminder products and find the tools to teach your friends and family to say good bye plastic bags and hello going green. If you look at one website today (besides mine!!) make it ConservingNow.com!
Lisa LaPorta, Designer
Its never to early to teach a child to care for the planet - or to late for the rest of to get started. Here are some great starter tips for all of us!
1) Ride your bike. Its great exercise and pollution-free!
2) Plant a tree. Trees soak up toxins and release oxygen into the air - a win-win for all us!
Here are a few energy-saving lighting tips! Of course, as we are entering the bright summer months - the less artificial lighting, the better!
1) Avoid opaque lamp shades that require stronger bulbs.
2) Use light paints and flooring to reflect light.
3) Clean dust from light fixtures so their light will shine through.
With Summer comes Farmer's Markets and eating outdoors. You may also be tempted to buy processed foods for your next BBQ. Processed food is likely to contain additives. Additives help extend the life of some foods, add nutrition or change a food's consistency. Some additives are relatively straightforward, and by reading the label, you will know what has been added. 
As we begin to think about summer plans, consider the amount of waste in your child's snacks. Snacks everywhere now come in portion controlled packaging, and while this may help with convenience and portion control, the excess packaging is taking a toll on the environment. Additionally, single-portion packages cost a lot! Buying snacks in bulk can save you and incredible amoun
