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While there is nothing wrong with passively composting by just leaving your scraps alone in the compost bin, for those looking for a constant supply of compost for their lawn and garden would require a more active unit like a compost tumbler that turns your compost pile and keeps it aerated.

Summer has officially arrived, which means for avid gardeners it is prime composting season. For those in need of gardening equipment such as compost bins or compost tumblers, there are many to choose from to start recycling a good portion of your garbage and live a more greener lifestyle.

Bags for a Green Planet “Not so long ago the words “environmentally friendly bag” referred solely to sacks (usually brown) to carry organic groceries.

IKEA has launched a site discussing (and soliciting discussing about) their environmental and corporate social responsibility record. It feels a little like greenwashing, but the company has a legacy of legitimate socially and environmentally responsible choices. For example, stores in Canada charge for plastic bags, provide shuttle buses to transit hubs and preferred parking spots for customers with hybrid and low emission vehicles.

At Crow, all the very edgy, hip clothes are priced on a sliding scale. In other words, as they put it, you "choose an amount that reflects your income, as well as your investment in environmental healing, social change, etc.” Hmmmm....

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something... green? In honor of the impending wedding season, The Nature Conservancy offers tips to make your special day one Mother Nature will celebrate!

Another study, though small, gives more reason to toss out your old vinyl plastic shower curtain in favor of safer alternatives.

Ever wonder what happens to those seasonal banners in malls? Thrown out, mostly. In Vancouver, they make them into stylish shopping bags, the proceeds going to create more green spaces there. And they can go even further, with biodegradable. Check it out!

The largest retailer of consumer electronics has just started a trial e-waste recycling program in over 117 stores across 8 states.

What we spend our money on does send a message to companies.  Diane MacEachern, environmental activist, has written Big Green Purse and Green Mom Finds is giving a way five copies.  Learn how to not get sucked in by "greenwashing" marketing techniques and where to spend your precious dollar. 

We got great feedback that you loved the discounts in our Mother's Day Gift Guide, so we decided to pick the best of the best from companies in White Apricot's Exclusive Offers, so you can get a great discount on top of your Father's Day gifts.

One way you can sport flip flops while also saving the environment is to purchase recycled flip flops. These flip flops are often made from reused materials such as rubber tires, fabric and cork, so they help reduce landfill waste. They also happen to be very comfortable.

With so many reusable shopping bags on the market, we take a look at what the differences are between them.

The best thing ever for summer...a different pair of sandals every day...all for the price of one. All that's required? Just a little creativity! Enter environmentally friendly and comfortable Mohop sandals. You start by picking a pair of wooden soles…

The ethical and green products industry has been gaining steam for years precisely because some business visionaries have believed that consumers will indeed pay a little extra for things they can feel better about. But exactly how much extra, and what do companies actually have to do?