Corporations, Products, and a Giant Greenwash

"The phenomena of socially and environmentally destructive corporations, attempting to preserve and expand their markets or power by posing as friends of the environment."- Definition of Greenwashing according to CorpWatch. Perhaps a more consumer friendly definition is the one … [Read more...]

An Eco-Friendly Family Road Trip From Michigan to Las Vegas?

Is it possible for a family of five to take a road trip from Michigan to Las Vegas in at least a little bit of an eco-friendly way? I really don't know. I've looked into some eco-friendly options but so far I'm not finding what we need or just not finding it in our price … [Read more...]

Lower Your Carbon Footprint by Not Warming Up Your Car this Winter

A recent survey of drivers found that 2,150 tons of CO2 are generated by UK motorists warming up their cars in the morning, creating the equivalent CO2 emissions of three 747 flights from London to New York each day.[social_buttons] “Everyone is now familiar with simple energy … [Read more...]

Moderation: The Key to Environmentalism and Just About Everything

I call myself a moderate. I firmly believe that you attract more bees with honey, so why would I take on the "My way or the highway" mentality? The only realm I don't take a moderate stance in is safety. For example, I'm always going to be a bit over the top careful and … [Read more...]

Green New Year's Resolutions From the Writers at Eco Child's Play

Last year, the Green Options writers shared their New Year's Resolutions. In the course of the year, our blog network has grown and grown and grown. This year I decided to continue the tradition by asking the writers at Eco Child's Play to share their green resolutions for … [Read more...]