04/08/2008 - SeattleCAN Column: Green Up This Week!
Rachel Smith shares her top two ideas for making your life a little greener this week. Read more...
04/10/2008 - Green Fitness Column: Sustainable Nutrition
Adam Boesel weighs in on eating right ... which is, in his opinion, often green by definition. Read more...
04/08/2008 - Green Wedding Resources: Part Two
Part Two of our series covers the dress, the jewels, the gifts and more. Read more...
04/03/2008 - Green Wedding Resources: Part One
It's only natural that if you plan to live green, you'll want your wedding to reflect that. These are some of our favorite Seattle green wedding resources. Read more...
04/01/2008 - Building With Salvage
Seattle's salvage resources help divert construction materials from landfills while giving homebuilders options for affordable decor with a very creative twist. Read more...
03/25/2008 - Outdoor Workouts: Get Fit the Green Way
Outdoor fitness isn't just for runners! Get in shape in Seattle's parks with this workout and tips from trainer Adam Boesel. Read more...
03/24/2008 - Green Fitness Column: Tips for Gym Members
Green-minded personal trainer Adam Boesel shares some tips on greening your gym workout. Read more...
03/20/2008 - Eco-Easter
Easter is second only to Christmas in terms of how much stuff we throw away. This year, make a difference with our tips for an eco-friendly Easter basket. Read more...
03/11/2008 - Green Home Profile: Building Green on the Beach
According to Anna Porter, moving from a "McMansion" to a smaller, greener home has heightened, not calmed, her eco-consciousness. Read more...
02/28/2008 - The Local Traveler: Exploring Nanaimo
Travel car-free in Nanaimo, BC with these great recommendations. Read more...
02/21/2008 - Outdoor Gear
These local gear manufacturers are changing their industry for the greener. Read more...
02/19/2008 - Green Money Management
Socially responsible investing can mean more than just avoiding companies with bogus policies. Read more...
02/07/2008 - Bank for Change
Want to put your money where your values are? Washington-based ShoreBank Pacific can help. Read more...
02/05/2008 - The Safer Sofa
Can furniture be beautiful, durable and safe? The two local entrepreneurs behind Greener Lifestyles are proving it can. Read more...
01/15/2008 - Be a Low-Carbon Chef
Think meatless meals mean salads and carrot sticks? Try one of these local vegetarian cooking classes! Read more..
01/10/2008 - Greener Slopes
Downhill skiing facilities aren’t so easy on the earth. Find out why … and how you can ski greener. Read more..
12/27/2007 - Travel Responsibly
Think eco-tourism can only apply to a no-frills jungle trek? Whether you're planning an Amazon adventure or a tropical honeymoon, you can travel conscientiously. Read more...
12/18/2007 - Safer Child's Play
Recent recalls have generated a lot of hype about toxins in children's toys. But a new resource will let concerned parents breathe a little easier. Read more...
12/13/2007 - It's a Wrap!
With a little creativity, it's simple to reduce the amount of paper we use during the holidays. Use these tips to onserve paper this holiday season. Read more...
12/06/2007 - Winter Biking
The decision to bike or not is often weather-related. Cascade Bicycle Club's Chris Cameron shares tips to keep cyclists safe and dry year-round. Read more...
11/22/2007 - Just What I Wanted!
Although the sentiment of giving is always appreciated, the actual stuff we get can be a different matter. These alternative gifts will help save waste, packaging, fuel and maybe even your sanity. Read more...
11/20/2007 - Red and White Go Green
For wine drinkers, the biggest question may no longer be 'red or white,' but 'green or not?'. Read more...
11/15/2007 - Coffee Vocabulary
Half-caf or double shot? What about shade grown, direct trade and Utz certified? Our primer will help you choose your coffee sustainably. Read more...
11/13/2007 - Gobble Grateful
This year, why not show gratitude with a greener Thanksgiving? Read more...
11/08/2007 - If These Walls Could Detox
Labels like "Low-VOC" and "No-VOC" can add a bit to your redecorating tab, but we think they're worth it. Here's why. Read more...
11/6/2007 - Travel Lighter: Tips for Flying Greener
Our casual flights unleash tons of carbon emissions into the atmosphere, but staying home isn't always an option. This year, make your holiday travel a little greener with these tips. Read more...
10/30/2007 - Tree-Friendly Furniture
When a tree falls within city limits, it not only makes a sound, it asks a question.
What will become of it? This SoDo furniture maker has a beautiful, sustainable answer. Read more...
10/25/2007 - Which Fish Dish?
Choosing to eat sustainable seafood can help prevent the collapse of fisheries around the world. Use this wallet-size guide from the Seattle Aquarium to make ordering a cinch. Read more...
10/23/2007 - Scooters: Know Before You Buy
A vintage Vespa looks cool, but the scooter of your dreams may not be as green as you think. Read more...
10/18/2007 - Increase Your Green I.Q
If you haven't visited one of our Seattle Parks' Environmental Learning Centers, you're missing out on all they have to offer. Read more...
10/16/2007 - Clean and Happy Home: Green Housecleaning Services
American Lung Association of Washington warns that household cleaning products contribute to indoor air pollution. That's why several local cleaning companies are committed to non-toxic cleaning. Read more...
10/11/2007 - The Truth About BioPlastic
Biota Spring Water developed a disposable water bottle made from biodegradeable corn-based plastics. But are bioplastics really better for the environment? It's not such a simple matter. Read more...
10/05/2007 - Can Halloween Be Green?
Halloween can leave a ghastly footprint on the earth. A local mom hopes to help families "think outside the candy box" with Green Halloween. Read more...
10/03/2007 - Keep Your Money Local: Puget Sound Community Card
The Puget Sound Community Card program will help consumers earn cash rewards and direct money back to Seattle schools and non-profits . Read more...
09/11/2007 - Gear Up for Green October!
Join local groups for green events all month long in this first-time collaboration. Read more...
08/29/2007 - Organic Cotton
Wearing white after Labor Day is a ho-hum debate. This fall, wear organic! Read more...
08/22/2007 - Make Every Month 100-Mile Month!
You've heard of "eating local," but just how local can you go? Some folks in Ballard share their story about a month of 100-mile dieting. Read more...
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