Today's Tip from The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference: Buy artificial fire logs."In most cases, natural products are almost always the greener option, but that's not the case when it comes to starting a fire.Artificial fire logs emit 75% less carbon monoxide and 80% less particulate matter than real wood. The faux fireplace logs are also more efficient at heating … [Read more...]

Today's Tip from The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference: "Stock up on local holiday ales.Serve beer that was made at local micro-breweries. In the United States, adults drink about 6.5 billion gallons of beer per year. You'll be supporting a locally owned business and can help cut down on fossil fuel consumptions by buying beer that that was brewed close to home. … [Read more...]

Today's Tip from The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference: Rethink your holiday wardrobe.The book suggests asking a friend if she has a dress you can borrow to wear to a fancy holiday party. If that is not an option, try consignment stores. The bonus is that not only will you get a dress for a fraction of the price, you can consign it again when you are done with … [Read more...]