Conflict Minerals, Smartphones, and You

Everyone has heard of blood diamonds thanks to the Blockbuster film. Unfortunately, such drama has been unveiled in the tech realm as well. It’s not a problem that will go away on its own. Conflict minerals— often tin, tantalum, tungsten, cobalt, Learn More …

Learning to Love LEDs: the big, the bad, and the brilliant

While we all like LEDs in our gadgets, many of us haven’t made that leap to LEDs at home. LEDs aren’t the bluish, ghastly fiends that they use to be. They don’t even take light years to warm up anymore. Learn More …

Ethical Holiday Shopping: Do Good While Giving Goods

Start off your holiday shopping in the true spirit of the season! Show your compassion by giving gifts that are ethically sourced and committed to making our communities a brighter. Subtle, Chic Clothing I’m so late on this awesome bus Learn More …

Fighting green dreams deferred

On this blog, I make an effort to present easy ways to adapt a sustainable lifestyle. But let’s face it. Sometimes being green isn’t easy. An eco-friendly, healthy lifestyle becomes particularly challenging when you aren’t starting from scratch. This has never been more Learn More …

Stupidly easy ways to be greener in 2013

I’ve compiled a few resources that make your step-by-step transition to green living easier. I’ve got green living tips for lazy people, inconsistent people, and those who’re closet tree huggers and don’t want their friends to know 🙂 Stay motivated, Learn More …

Crave-worthy apartments for tree huggers

Atlanta is trailing behind much of the nation when it comes to eco-friendly housing. Explore a few eco-friendly housing options from around the US. Heartland: Eco Modern Flats in Fayetteville, Arkansas is showing renters that old buildings can be retrofitted Learn More …