http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/pillars-sustainable-living.html Self reliance and sustainable living are possible no matter where you live. All action for a sustainable lifestyle falls into one of these four categories. Self reliance and sustainable living are possible no matter where you live. All action for a sustainable lifestyle falls into one of these four categories. Ecological Footprint Get Recession-Ready Green Family Sat, 03 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMT Marye Audet http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/pillars-sustainable-living.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/vintage-refridgerator-jars.html The vintage refrigerator jars that were a common item in the 1920s - 1950s are still available and are a great addition to the modern kitchen. The vintage refrigerator jars that were a common item in the 1920s - 1950s are still available and are a great addition to the modern kitchen. Do It Yourself Eco-Friendly Kitchens Get Recession-Ready Green Home Reuse Sat, 03 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT Marye Audet http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/vintage-refridgerator-jars.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/save-money-groceries-fruit.html Saving money on groceries is easy when there are bushels of free fruit all around you. Check out these tips for foraging abandoned fruit in your neighborhood. Saving money on groceries is easy when there are bushels of free fruit all around you. Check out these tips for foraging abandoned fruit in your neighborhood. Buy Local Fruit Get Recession-Ready Local Food Penny Pinching Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:30:00 GMT Marye Audet http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/save-money-groceries-fruit.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/frugal-feast-carbon-foods.html I've written a lot lately about a low carbon diet. When you actually calculate the emissions of certain foods, it's absolutely amazing how much the choices that we make have a huge impact. I've written a lot lately about a low carbon diet. When you actually calculate the emissions of certain foods, it's absolutely amazing how much the choices that we make have a huge impact. Eco-Friendly Foods Feed a Crowd for Cheap Get Recession-Ready Sat, 18 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT Sara Novak http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/frugal-feast-carbon-foods.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/theodore-roosevelt-frugal-living.html Teddy Roosevelt was trying to figure out what to do with his life."If I went into a scientific career, I must definitely abandon all thought of the enjoyment that could accompany a money-making career, and must find my pleasures elsewhere." Teddy Roosevelt was trying to figure out what to do with his life."If I went into a scientific career, I must definitely abandon all thought of the enjoyment that could accompany a money-making career, and must find my pleasures elsewhere." Frugal Recipes Get Recession-Ready Green On A Budget Less Is More Penny Pinching Thu, 07 May 2009 13:30:00 GMT Lloyd Alter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/theodore-roosevelt-frugal-living.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/frugal-feast-mothers-day.html Mother's Day is a great opportunity to show mom how much that she means to you but it’s been my experience that the way to do that isn't by breaking the bank at an expensive restaurant or by buying her pricey gifts. The way to truly show mom that you appreciate and love her is by planning an extra special feast. And with this guide you can cook at home, feed the entire family, and still have some dough leftover to buy mom a little present if you like. Mother's Day is a great opportunity to show mom how much that she means to you but it’s been my experience that the way to do that isn't by breaking the bank at an expensive restaurant or by buying her pricey gifts. The way to truly show mom that you appreciate and love her is by planning an extra special feast. And with this guide you can cook at home, feed the entire family, and still have some dough leftover to buy mom a little present if you like. Cooking Eco-Friendly Foods Feed a Crowd for Cheap Get Recession-Ready Green Mother's Day Thu, 07 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT Sara Novak http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/frugal-feast-mothers-day.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-job-boards.html California is the world's eighth largest economy. The unemployment rate in that state is around 10%. The recession is serious business. Most experts believe we still have a year to go before we hit bottom, so hold onto your socks. Hopefully, the green sector will be given a chance to bloom during these trying times. President Obamahas promised to create 5 million new green jobs. We can only hope they get here sooner rather than later. California is the world's eighth largest economy. The unemployment rate in that state is around 10%. The recession is serious business. Most experts believe we still have a year to go before we hit bottom, so hold onto your socks. Hopefully, the green sector will be given a chance to bloom during these trying times. President Obamahas promised to create 5 million new green jobs. We can only hope they get here sooner rather than later. Act Local Get Recession-Ready Green Careers Green Community Take Action Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:30:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-job-boards.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-glossary-frucool.html The great Will Rogers once said: "Too many people spend money they haven't earned, to buy things they don't want, to impress people they don't like." To get you started on your frucool trip, Collin Dunn of TreeHugger.com offers some tips, e.g. hang your laundry out to dry, eat more veggies (and much less meat or no... The great Will Rogers once said: "Too many people spend money they haven't earned, to buy things they don't want, to impress people they don't like." To get you started on your frucool trip, Collin Dunn of TreeHugger.com offers some tips, e.g. hang your laundry out to dry, eat more veggies (and much less meat or no... Frugal Recipes Get Recession-Ready Green Community Green Glossary Money Penny Pinching Sun, 12 Apr 2009 06:30:00 GMT Mickey Z. http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-glossary-frucool.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/ways-save-food-expenses.html It's pretty gloomy these days with unremitting news about people losing jobs, homes and the decline of our country's economic prosperity. If being frugal and modest means added security and a heightened sense and focus for what's really important, then why ever deviate from that? It's pretty gloomy these days with unremitting news about people losing jobs, homes and the decline of our country's economic prosperity. If being frugal and modest means added security and a heightened sense and focus for what's really important, then why ever deviate from that? Cheap Eats Get Recession-Ready Healthy Foods Penny Pinching Takeout Food Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:30:00 GMT Nicole Willner http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/ways-save-food-expenses.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/grandmas-tips-surviving-recession.html It's a fact—grandmothers are wise. They've witnessed life as we never knew it, they know how to bake things, and they serve sage advice like "everything in moderation, dear" with their cookies. ("Everything in moderation" is a pearl of wisdom from my grandmother, Grandma Mary, who also makes the world's best chocolate-oatmeal cookies.) It's a fact—grandmothers are wise. They've witnessed life as we never knew it, they know how to bake things, and they serve sage advice like "everything in moderation, dear" with their cookies. ("Everything in moderation" is a pearl of wisdom from my grandmother, Grandma Mary, who also makes the world's best chocolate-oatmeal cookies.) Clothing Gardening Get Recession-Ready Repair or Recycle Vegetables Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT Heather Sperling http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/grandmas-tips-surviving-recession.html