Back to Green Tips

Subscribe to Green Tips:

By email

RSS

celebrities say...

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
Clive Pearse on ConservingNow

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
Lisa LaPorta on ConservingNow

Organic Is On Our Mind

Organic is on everyone's mind these days.  From farmer's markets to a slow food/lunch box revolution - organic is where its at.  But do you know what organic means?  On labels?  The definition of organic varies depending on who is involved in the conversation.  Generally, organic refers to growing, raising or processing of food without drugs, synthetic chemicals, or hor

Idling Your Car

As its back to school time, and I have already begun to notice the number of people idling their cars.  This is a terrible practice for the environment and has no benefit for your car.  Modern cars are built in such a way that they do not need to idle.  It is not hard on the engine to turn your car on and off.  It does not save gas to idle.  Here's a great rule of thumb