Green Living

What impact does mining have on the environment? Duhhh…

Waste from gold and other kinds of mining pollutes the planet. Miners often use arsenic, a toxic metal, to leach gold from rock, creating a nasty slurry that contaminates

Environmental In-Box: Marmoleum, the Eco-Friendly Flooring

When it comes to choosing flooring for your home, you might not even know eco-friendly options exist. But for over 100 years, Forbo has been

Environmental In-Box: Planet Matters Water Filtration Bottle

What’s stopping you from using a reusable water bottle? Worries that tap water isn’t safe to drink? The inconvenience of carrying around a clumsy bottle

ZipCar Comes to the Rescue (and Saves Me a Lot of Money)!

My 2002 Prius can’t be beat for everyday driving. I regularly get 40-45 mpg, saving me hundreds of dollars every year on gas. It’s got

Organic Chocolate from Seeds of Change

Today begins a new feature on Diane’s Big Green Purse: the Environmental In-Box product review. Every Monday morning, I’ll review at least one of the products

Don’t Buy Plants. Swap! (I did, and saved $50.)

One of the most economical gardening moves I ever made was to join my local horticulture club. For just $12 a year, I get access

Here’s How You Can Afford to Spend 30% More on Organic Food

Clean out your fridge. But before you toss all the expired or rotted food you find into the trash can, put it on your counter.

Ten Low Cost, High Impact Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

Low Cost: 1) Go outside. Take a walk, sit on your porch, have lunch in the park, eat a picnic dinner with family or friends. Looking

This Earth Day, Save the Planet – and Save $4,000/yr, Too

Living a greener life is one of the fastest, easiest ways to save money. In fact, you can save almost $4,000 every year by taking

Opera Singer Shifts $1,000 to Save the Planet

Elizabeth de Shong makes her living as a professional opera singer. But she’s made “green living” a priority for herself and her family. To show

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Hi! I’m passionate about helping you protect yourself and your family and save money doing it. I believe we can use the power of our purse or pocketbook to change the world.

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