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Go Green Live Rich
Contrary to popular belief, going green can actually save you money, a lot of it. Think about it: you're using less, reusing more, and thinking about your everyday actions like walking vs. driving (walking is cheaper and more eco-friendly) and drinking organic beer vs. conventional beer (organic beer might be expensive, but if you drink less of it...). Going green is about making everyday choices to improve your life and the planet's well-being: it'll save you money too. Check out the Planet Green Go Green Live Rich archives to learn more.
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Vintage Shopping: Everything You Need to Know to Find Perfect Pieces
Some people are born with a gift for shopping: They can walk into a discount store, a department store, or a thrift store and immediately zoom in on the pieces that are the most flattering, stylish, and well-preserved. And while this gift might not change the world, it sure is helpful when you?re trying to cut your fashion spending while greening your wardrobe.
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Penny Pinching
When you're really watching the pennies, these tips, recipes, ideas and projects are an essential eco-friendly tool. Check out the Planet Green Penny Pinching archives to learn more.
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Do It Yourself
Why pay someone to do something you can do yourself, how you want it, often better, and always cheaper? Because that's how capitalism is set up of course. But it's time to rethink sourcing out everything we "need done" in our lives and start thinking about how they get done and how we can do them ourselves in a more eco-friendly fashion. From simple home repairs, to DIY shampoos, to weekend crafts and sewing projects, we've got tons of green ideas you can co yourself! Check out the Planet Green Do It Yourself archives to learn more.
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Product Service Systems
Learn to share and love it. From Nexflix to tool libraries, sharing things you don't need or want to own forever just makes plain financial and ecological sense! Check out the Planet Green Product Service Systems archives to learn more.
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Green On A Budget
Great ideas, big and small, on how to go green for a small amount of money, in your everyday life. Check out the Planet Green Green On A Budget archives to learn more.
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How to Dumpster Dive
Who knew dumpster diving was so involved that there was an actual art AND science to it? So whether you're foraging, scavenging, gathering fallen fruit, starting up your own free-market kitchen, or just picking up whatever free stuff that no one else wants, glean on, friends.
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5 Strategies for Throwing the Perfect Clothing Swap
Even those of us with the most fully-stocked closets and dressers have mornings where we look through our outfits and just have to sigh, "I have nothing to wear." And if, on that morning, you're in a position to just swing by Saks on your way to work and grab the newest Alexander McQueen right off the rack?well, good for you.
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Green Your Makeup Bag Without Blowing Your Budget
Making the switch to all natural makeup is great for the earth and your skin, but not always so easy on your wallet. The most budget-friendly way to restock your cosmetics bag is by replacing your current products with green counterparts as they run out—but as those of us who are still using a Clinique sample mascara from 2004 could tell you, that might take years. We've pulled together the basics for an eco-friendly makeup bag so you can make a fresh start without breaking the bank.
