Plastics are a big issue in green living. We know they’re made with non-renewable resources. We know that making plastic products creates pollution. We know that many plastics have been found to have BPA, phthalates, and other nasty chemicals. We know that a ton of plastic ends up in landfills.

Yet Americans just keep right on using it. It’s not a big shock. Plastic is cheap, easily portable and lightweight, can be waterproof, and it’s used for flipping everything – toys, dishes, cleaner containers, shampoo bottles, baggies, and so on. You can’t escape. Well, actually you can escape. Fake Plastic Fish …read more

You don’t have to make grand green gestures, sometimes all those tiny steps you do add up significantly. The next time you’re feeling bummed because you haven’t built an eco-home, bought a hybrid, or planted a tree, choose one of these small steps, add it to your day, and feel better. Bonus if you work in many of these small steps throughout your week!

Pay you bills online – why have mail come to you? It’s a waste of gas and paper plus costs more.
Take your reusable bag to the pet shop. Or video store, or mall, or even the library. …read more

I’ve had this site for Tumbleweed Tiny House Company bookmarked forever. I keep looking at these little homes, but wondered about the realistic qualities of them. Then, I noticed the video. The video made me really want to post the tiny Tumbleweed homes, because I think it really gives you a nice look into living small.
Epu in the fields of Sebastopol, CA. 96 square feet:

Basically, Tumbleweed is a company that designs, builds, and sells both ready made homes and plans for extremely tiny homes. These homes are so small that the standard size is 120 square feet or …read more