Electronics Cold Turkey (Vacation Must Now Work Harder)
Electronics Cold Turkey (Vacation Must Now Work Harder) By James Heaton I took my family on vacation to a place with no electricity and no running water. We stayed there for ten days. It was...
View Article5 Easy, Eco Friendly Design Tips
Eco friendly design doesn’t have to be difficult. Keep in mind these five easy tips and you will be on your way to creating a healthy, environmentally friendly interior living space. 1. Zero VOC,...
View ArticleKing Tides, A Visual Indicator of Climate Change
King Tides, A Visual Indicator of Climate Change / As far as bumper stickers go, one in particular stands out. The sticker in one word describes our existence. The sticker simply says, EARTH....
View ArticleThe New Green Economy and The Bigger Picture
For many years man’s solution to environmental problems was to wait until the problem became overwhelming before taking action. In England the air had become so filthy after 800 years of burning coal...
View ArticleGuest Blogger, Nick Canelake, With the Story of Mrs Meyers
Livingreen friend and my friend and colleague, Nick Canelake, kindly fills us in on what’s new and noteworthy at Mrs. Meyers. “MRS. MEYER’S CLEAN DAY“Smells like a garden – cleans like the dickens,”...
View ArticleCreating a Healthy Floor, Permaculture Alive and Well in Ojai
Ojai, California has long been a favorite tourist destination. Ojai’s culture is heavily focused on ecology, health and organic agriculture, spirituality, music and local art. It is often seen as a...
View ArticleEco Friendly Cleaners, KisClean
September is Home Cleaning Month at livingreen, where we focus on providing you with the safest products for a healthier lifestyle. To celebrate, livingreen is offering 20% off all KisClean products!...
View ArticleEco Friendly Cleaners, Howard’s Naturals
September is Home Cleaning Month at livingreen, where we focus on providing you with the safest products for a healthier lifestyle. To celebrate, livingreen is offering 20% off all Howard’s Naturals...
View ArticleBETTER LIFE PRODUCTS Free with purchase!
BETTER LIFE PRODUCTS Free with purchase! Bring in one empty bottle of your all purpose cleaner, liquid dish soap, or liquid hand soap and receive Better Life’s version of that product FREE OF CHARGE...
View ArticleInspired by Nature, the Wonder of Permaculture
For the moment, forget about what man has done to the environment and focus on what the environment can do for man and the planet. Inspired by nature, Sustainable World Media highlights ingenious ways...
View ArticleSilence of the Smoke Alarm
By Bonnie Nelson > Cooking in our kitchen with windows open has created an uneasy truce with me and the smoke alarm. Smoke alarms are everywhere to be current with safety codes. When I cook either...
View ArticleFive Eco-Design Tips For The Bedroom
Whether you are thinking about your personal bedroom space, your children’s bedrooms or a guest bedroom, remodeling these spaces should always include consideration for the health of those sleeping...
View ArticleMade in the U.S.A.
So now that the idea of Made in America sounds good, how does the consumer know what to purchase. How does the consumer buy with confidence? Livingreen has been working with and selling eco-friendly,...
View ArticleGreen Start Ups – Succulents
Lulu’s Sexy Succulents > Those living in arid climates know the benefits of succulents. Succulents can be found in a wide range of design and colors and there are many species to choose from. More...
View ArticleGreen Start Ups – Surfing
Over the years, livingreen has figured into surf culture in a variety of ways. At the first livingreen store two blocks from the beach in Santa Barbara, it was not uncommon for employees to run out...
View ArticleGreen Start Ups – Health Foods
For obvious reasons many food and beverage businesses rely on livingreen for paint and materials. A recent example in Santa Barbara is Kotuku, an elixir bar and super food store located in front of...
View ArticleGreen Start Ups – Juice Bars
For several years one could find freshly squeezed juice in a variety of stores. The usual suspects were orange or carrot juice with an occasional spinach juice thrown into the mix. So the choices...
View ArticleGreen Start Ups – Carpet Cleaning
There are several cleaning systems for carpets. The most common systems rely on steam and can leave a soapy residue or moisture which could possibly mold. Some systems like dry carpet cleaning were...
View ArticleGreen Start Ups – Surplus
Following World War II America found itself with a variety of goods which had been created in abundance for the war effort. Stores sprang up across the country selling the war surplus and one could...
View ArticleDown the Drain – Responsibly!
The day after Thanksgiving is traditionally the day plumbers receive the most phone calls. Even if the leftovers of turkey dinners can get down the drain or can be chewed up by the disposal, the...
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