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Orange Candles & Homemade Greeting Cards: Fall-Inspired DIY Crafts from Beekman Farm

Team Planet Green — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Let the colors and indoorsy-feel of fall inspire you to start some DIY crafting. Here are a few ideas to get started with, from upstate New York's Beekman Farm.

5 Essential Green Living Skills Our Grandparents Knew

Derek Markham — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:32:00 GMT

Our grandparent's generation didn't use the word green to describe their lifestyle, but many of the things they knew how to do are now considered to be green living skills. Using those old-time green skills can not only save you money, but can also help to preserve our planet's precious resources.

5 Fall Must-Haves for the Low-Impact Life

Cara Smusiak — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:30:00 GMT

Everyone has a few things they never leave home without. Keys, cell phone, and wallet are on most people's lists, any many add in items like a sweater or hat depending on the season. But most people forget about the things they should carry so they can be as green as possible.

Save Money on Organic Food: Join a Natural Foods Co-op

Derek Markham — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

One common reason you might shy away from purchasing only organically grown food is the relatively higher price when compared to conventionally grown and sourced foods. Joining a natural foods co-op can change that, making organic foods more affordable.

How to Save Money and the Planet--Spend Cash

Sami Grover — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

A "cash diet" can be a great way to get your spending under control. And it will also lessen your environmental footprint. It's time to get back to cash.

French Pressed Coffee: A Surprisingly Green Luxury, On the Cheap

Laurel House — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:00:00 GMT

French pressed coffee may seem to be a luxury. But really it's an instant way to save money and green your daily coffee fix (especially if you choose organic coffee).

Benjamin Franklin on Frugal Green Living

Lloyd Alter — Wed, 27 May 2009 12:30:00 GMT

After writing my post on Teddy Roosevelt, I rooted around to see what other great historical characters had things to say about frugal living. Needless to say, there are dozens. We start with Benjamin Franklin, author and printer, satirist, political theorist, politician, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. Most are from Poor Richard's Almanack.

Theodore Roosevelt on Frugal Green Living

Lloyd Alter — Thu, 07 May 2009 13:30:00 GMT

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."

10 Ways that Going Green Can Help You Through the Recession

Josh Peterson — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:30:00 GMT

Our economy is in a tight spot. The unemployment numbers are growing. Businesses are dissolving like wet paper dolls. The Dow Jones looks like an amusement park ride. These are uncertain times. Our country has ridden out worse, and I'm hopeful about the future. But until that hopeful future, we are going to have to grin and bear it.

Greenovate Episode: Joe G.

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Jessica and Joe are going green on a budget.They've worked on large-scale green projects in the past.Now, they've bought their first home, a 2-bedroom condominium in Santa Monica, CA, and they want to make it as ecofriendly as possible.