Get Bonus Points from the Easter Bunny with Natural Egg Dyes
Posted on 07. Apr, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
If you’re sensitive to chemical dyes — or just want to have a little fun — why not try natural Easter egg coloring this year?
For a Springtime Holiday, Easter Ain’t All That Green
Posted on 06. Apr, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
It’s hard to put much of a green shine on Easter. But with a little planning, you can at least mitigate Easter’s environmental impact.
Weekend Project: E-Cycle Something!
Posted on 04. Apr, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
Technology is always evolving. Unfortunately, that means e-waste in the form of old TVs and computers. Let’s get them recycled!
Hooray! Companies Coming Clean on Cleaners
Posted on 02. Apr, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
U.S. law doesn’t require companies to list the ingredients of household cleaners. But some are beginning to lift the chemical curtain.
No Fooling! April Is Earth Month
Posted on 01. Apr, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
Earth Month means a busy schedule of environmental events: World Heritage Day, Earth Day, and Arbor Day. There’s plenty to do — so let’s get busy!
The Beauty of “Paraben-Free” Is More than Skin Deep
Posted on 31. Mar, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
Parabens are a preservative widely used in cosmetics and personal products. The FDA says they’re safe, but it’s getting easier to avoid parabens altogether.
The Best Place to Appreciate Nature Is Outdoors
Posted on 30. Mar, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
With spring finally here, it’s time to reconnect with the great outdoors. Why not make an appointment with yourself to do on new thing outside each week?
After Earth Hour: What’s Next?
Posted on 29. Mar, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
Earth Hour 2009 was a tremendous success. But now that the lights have come back on, how will you make every hour of the day an “Earth Hour?”
Weekend Project: Turn Off the Lights for Earth Hour
Posted on 27. Mar, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
Earth Hour 2009 is here. Saturday evening, turn out the lights at 8:30 local time and support action at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen.
Don’t Let Your Yard Drink More than You Do
Posted on 26. Mar, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
Up to 40 percent of all residential water use happens outdoors. Consider drought-resistant landscaping — and keep that water indoors!