Understanding Your Carbon Footprint To see this post in video form click here. When talking about living green or low impact living, you will often hear the term carbon footprint. But what is that and how do you know if you have lowered your carbon footprint by changing the way you live? Understanding your carbon footprint […]
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Tableware for a Green Party
Tableware for a Green Party One of the best areas where you can go green at your next party is with the tableware. Using disposable will leave a huge mound of trash that will end up in a landfill and spend years, if not decades, decomposing. Here are some of the ways you can make […]
Do’s and Don’ts for Kids’ Green Parties
Do’s and Don’ts for Kids’ Green Parties Do’s and Don’ts Now that people are more conscious about the impact on the environment of plastic and other non-biodegradable items, they are becoming more alert as to what they can do to help the environment. Parties can be a time of over-consumption and great waste. Reusing, recycling […]
Kids’ Food Ideas for a Green Party
Kids’ Food Ideas for a Green Party One of the biggest impacts on the environment is what is termed greenhouse gases, produced in part from discarded food decomposing and releasing these gases. Studies have shown that in the United States alone, people throw away 60 million tons of food every year. This represents around 50% […]
Favors for a Green Party
Favors for a Green Party Party favors are the norm these days, rather than the exception. You don’t have to give them, but if you choose to, there are a number of ways to make them greener and cut down on expense and waste. The last thing you want is a lot of trash, or […]
Décor for a Green Party
Décor for a Green Party Every party needs decorations, but some are greener than others. Here are a few ideas to help make your child’s party special. Biodegradable Latex Balloons Rubber balloons can last in landfill for decades, but biodegradable balloons will break down. Paper “Balloons” Cut balloon shapes out of various colors of construction […]