We all have our 2012, “I wills” right?  I’m not one much for New Year’s resolutions , but even without realizing it, I somehow always have things in the back of my mind that I want to strive for in a new year. It just helps to have a starting point to launch from somehow. So, regardless of whether or not you want to call them “resolutions,” per say, in 2012, I do plan to do more of something, and that something is composting .

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In 2012, I will: COMPOST More

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by Adam Green Would you move to a smaller house in the name of greener living? How about a 130 square foot house? Ever since the New Yorker ran a spread on Jay Shafer’s Tumbleweed Tiny House Company , a mainstream audience has had a sneak peak at what some critics might call a not-so-mainstream place to live – the tiny house.

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3 Ways a Tiny House Can Help You Live Greener

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If you’re keen on cubes, you may want to consider shutting off your automatic ice machine and reverting to the good ol’ tray method. According to the California Energy Commission, refrigerators and freezers gobble up one sixth of all energy used by U.S  homes.  The culprit: automatic ice machines, according to research from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

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Automatic Ice Makers Are Major Home Energy Vampires: Report

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I hear a lot of folks say that they can’t grow food because they live in a small space, but that’s not true at all. While it might feel like your tiny apartment doesn’t have room for any green, there are all sorts of clever ways to squeeze some food plants into a small space. Here’s some small space garden inspiration to get you going.

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Small Space Garden Inspiration

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We talk a lot about eco-friendly paper around here. Of course, the greenest paper option is simply to use less paper . Sometimes, that’s easier said than done, so I wanted to share an inspiring paper-free solution from a local Atlanta company

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Green Office Inspiration: Atlanta’s Big Nerd Ranch

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This is sort of a touchy subject for some, and I know talking about reusable menstrual products might seem a little….well…gross. Bear with me, though! Switching away from disposables isn’t just about cutting back on waste – it’s about saving money and taking our femininity back from marketers who just want to sell us disposable products month after month

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Reusable Menstrual Products Help You Reduce Waste, Save Money

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Originally published in November 2007.

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Flashback Friday: 7 groovy handmade recycled gifts to make & give

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I’ve been a fan of TerraCycle stuff since we reviewed some of their products .  They’ve been collecting recyclables from Americans for the past couple of years, paying for their junk, and making useful products for home, office and when you’re on the go.  So it’s very good news for the Brits that TerraCycle has started up a UK operation . You’ll earn 2p for charity per Tassimo disk, Kenco Eco Refill or Ella’s Kitchen Brigade packaging. In just 8 months, Terracycle UK has collected over 3.5 million pieces of waste, registered over 25,000 collectors and raised over £12,000 for charity and non-profits across the UK

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Collect for TerraCycle and earn cash for charity

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Spring is officially here! The bulbs in my garden are blooming, the days are getting longer and warmers, and I just spotted my first six-legged friend crawling on the kitchen floor! It’s tempting to reach for toxic pesticides, but these toxic substances are linked to all manner of health problems in humans, and they’re not so hot for the environment, either. Here are a few more eco-friendly options for keeping ants, roaches, and flies out of your home.

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Top Tips for Fighting Ants and Roaches in Your Home

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Kitchen composting options that go beyond the usual plastic bucket.

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Four Beautiful Kitchen Composters

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