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Ready to live greener come 2010? There’s no better time to start than your annual New Year’s Eve Bash. Not only will these easy and effective tips help the environment, they can even save you some money. What eco-conscious consumer doesn’t like the sound of that? Borro...w from Friends and Neighbors – What better way to [...]

A great video reminder of how to greenify your party festivities this year! Share and Enjoy:

How many times has it happened to you? You’ve no sooner set settled in with your drink at a party than a friend with an urgent request distracts you. Whatever it is that takes you away from your beverage, you can be guaranteed you’ll return to find three identical glasses sitting right where you put it.

With the economy still in the dumps and budgets tight, this holiday season is the perfect time to give creative, homemade gifts that mean more and cost less. Not the creative type? We’ve got easy ideas for everyone on your list that won’t cost you a dime. For the Kids: Recycled Crayons – Instead of throwing out [...]

Environmental responsibility isn’t about giving things up; it’s about making smarter choices, understanding those choices and feeling good about those choices. Ecopaper produces environmental papers and paper products derived from natural fibers. Their products excel in...dustry standards, resulting in state of the art banana paper, coffee and other sustainable paper products.

Last minute craft holiday tips from environmental lifestyle expert Danny Seo. Danny shares some clever pointers on how to decorate and shop for Christmas the eco-friendly way! Share and Enjoy:

I love a business with a good cause and one that recycles stuff.  And music – did I mention I love music?  If you take all these elements and crank them through the creativity machine, what do you end up with?  You get yourself something like The Guitar String Bracelet one of the more unique [...]

Some of our coupons are going to expire soon. Make sure you take advantage of the hot deals our merchants have generously offered Modern Eco Homes.  There are some great discounts on recycled jewelry, baby products, yoga products, purses, eco pet beds and more. Head on ...over to our coupon page and enjoy the benefits [...]

We think it’s fitting that after such a great interview with Seth, we add one of his great eco totes to our blog today for Wee Wallet Wednesday! You still have time to order a bunch for the holidays and hand them out to friends and family. Reusable bags made of cloth or canvas are great [...]

What started as a small, local hammock company out of Boulder, Colorado has quickly grown into a full-fledged online success. With its lightweight and practical products (including their flagship hammocks and reusable eco-totes), Trek Light Gear is an ever-evolving bran...d that is “motivated by a dedication to the environment and the quest to help people trek [...]

Most environmentally conscious individuals give of themselves often to try and make our Earth not only healthier – but a better place as well.

 During the holidays, most people tend to recognize their many blessings – and therefore, give more freely. If you’re consider...ing donating but you’re not sure which charity should receive the goods, [...]

Recycled jewelry is popping up everywhere, and the materials used to create it, is just as amazing as the jewelry itself. When you buy eco jewelry you’re not only making a fashion statement, you’re also  buying something that truly expresses love and beauty. From recycl...ed gold to recycled paper, jewelry designers are creating beautiful and creative [...]

Are you wasting too much paper jotting down inane thoughts? For all of us who find our desks or phone tables covered with sticky notes and scraps of paper at the end of the day, Brookstone offers a super stylish paperfree alternative for taking notes and numbers. I just picked one up for myself and [...]

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UrthBags are hip purses & handbags made with a purpose. This is a company that creates something from nothing (or most peoples trash).  They actually have an entire line made out of recycled juice boxes and old magazines!  Additionally they use biodegradable materials f...or some styles. Urth also works with Fair Trade organizations to manufacture their [...]

The most obvious reason that online coupons are so popular is because of the immediate savings they provide. We can save money on the retail cost of items, the shipping and handling of items, and can even save money on various services, all with the use of online coupons. Savings can range of course, and [...]

Saint Nicholas Day is celebrated this December 6th (this Sunday). What a great weekend to host an eco holiday party with a sharing and giving back theme. According to legend, St. Nick a forerunner of today’s Santa- inspired medieval nuns to anonymously deposit baskets o...f food and clothes on the doorsteps of the needy. In keeping [...]

Baby star is a modern baby apparel and accessories company that creates products for design-savvy parents and texture-loving children. Their line includes boys’ and girls’ apparel, an organic denim collection, layettes, blankets, crib bedding, bibs, burps, diaper bags, ...hooded towels and Cariboo bassinets. Born out of the desire to balance style and functionality, baby star [...]

The holiday season truly does bring out the best in people…and the waste. With millions of blinking lights, chopped-down trees, and tons of packaging waste, the holidays have become an environmentalist’s worst nightmare. But take heart! We’ve got ten super easy ways to ...make your festive decorations even greener (pun intended). The Christmas Tree Whether you opt [...]