Solar power refers to the production of electricity by utilizing sunlight. Solar power has 2 main advantages: It produces electricity in a renewable way that doesn’t damage the earth; And once the installation has been completed, power is generated free of charge. Its main disadvantage is that the initial installation can be very costly. … [Read more...]
Got a love for books and a sweet tooth to match? Well you’re in luck because Better World Books, an eco-friendly online bookseller, is teaming up with Divine Chocolate for the month of November to provide free delectable chocolates in each package of books ordered.Sound too good to be true? It's not. Here's how to get your free chocolates... … [Read more...]
It never fails...just when you've gotten your favorite pair of shoes perfectly broken in, they begin to wear out. Well that's where Resole America comes in. They breathe new life into your favorite old kicks. This month we've partnered with Resole America to give you the chance to win one of three shoe "conversions" or resole from Resole America. Read on to find out how to enter and what makes these "conversions" or resoles so awesome and eco-friendly. … [Read more...]
Vining plants are some of the cheapest and easiest ways to add some beauty and interest to any outdoor space. ...but what do you grow them on? Lots of trellises you can buy at big box stores are ridiculously expensive and really not all that interesting either. What you CAN do is find some discarded junk that can be salvaged and reused as a trellis on which to grow beautiful flowering vines. A piece of chain link fencing, like the one pictured, fits the bill PERFECTLY! … [Read more...]
If you didn't already know, today is National Bike to Work Day! If you did already know, you probably rocked your bike all the way to work. But did you know that you lean and mean bike commuters probably missed some freebies this morning on your ride in? Let me help you not miss out the National Bike to Work Day freebies for the rest of the day (and oh yeah, there's even some deals for non-bike commuters too!). … [Read more...]
Laptops really aren't made for our laps anymore are they? Instead of going out and spending $100's on a fancy-schmancy laptop stand or docking station, why not make your own FOR FREE?? GreenUpgrader came up with the original plans for this eco-friendly computer stand, and they'll walk you through how to build it, too. After I saw this awesome idea at GreenUpgrader, I got to wondering, "What other cool stuff can you make for FREE from cardboard? As it turns out, there … [Read more...]
W00t! It's Earth Day again!Hopefully that means you're living as green as you do every other day...But if living green is to Earth Day as church-going is to Easter in your life, welcome to that one day a year you give yourself a chance to learn to live greener.That said, there are all kinds of eco-friendly goodies, deals, and specials you can get your hands on today.Don't miss out...some of them are time sensitive! … [Read more...]
Last Friday I got to hang out at the Green Living Business Summit and Expo here in Nashville. After successfully ducking out of some HORRIBLY boring panel discussions, I ran into some great green friends (and made some new ones)...and got them on camera to share with you! First up is a video with Sam Davidson & Stephen Moseley, co-founders of Cool People Care, and Andy from Friendly Arctic Printing and Design. Don't miss the quick instructions on how you can receive a FREE … [Read more...]
Everyone loves a good BoGo (buy one, get one) deal. SunNight Solar takes the BoGo one step further. You buy a SWEET solar powered flashlight and someone in need of some light (usually in a developing part of the world) gets one for free!Actually, you might say this deal is a Buy One, GIVE One program. Oh and these aren't just nifty solar powered flashlights either. Check out the cool features and specs after the demonstration video! … [Read more...]
Want to reduce your carbon footprint? Well BrighterPlanet has given me the opportunity to allow 5 people to ELIMINATE their carbon footprint for an entire 24 hours! Just click the coupon to the right to claim your 24 hours of carbon dioxide freedom. How does it work? BrighterPlanet donates 136lbs of carbon offsets in your name. Don't worry, even if you aren't one of the first 5 people to claim your free day of carbon neutrality, I'l tell you how to get it anyway... cuz I'm caring … [Read more...]
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