Green Living

GrandMa Shifts Almost $20,000 to Green Goods; Saves $400/yr just on lighting

If you’re one of those people who want to “go green” but think they can’t afford it, meet Sue H. of Dewitt, Virginia. This “One in

How to Separate “Green” from “Greenwashing” When You Shop

In their eagerness to cash in on consumer demand for eco-friendly products and services, many companies are calling their goods “green” despite their decidedly un-environmental qualities. When

By Shifting Spending to Bamboo, Organics and Green Cleaners, Mom-to-Be Becomes “One in a Million”

HoneyLynn, a soon-to-be-mother who joined the Big Green Purse campaign back in March, has shifted almost $2,000 of her household spending to products and services that

Big Green Purse a Finalist for “Books for a Better Life” Award

I’m honored! Big Green Purse: Use Your Spending Power to Create a Cleaner, Greener World, is a finalist for the prestigious “Books for a Better Life”

When You Start Spending Money Again, Make a Difference: Choose Green Products and Services

The current economic downturn has a “green” lining: reduced consumption is cutting environmental impact almost across the board, scaling back carbon dioxide emissions and trash

After 40 Years, Protecting the Environment Becomes “Overnight Sensation”

I celebrated the very first Earth Day as a high school senior in 1970. As students across the U.S. buried polluting automobiles, decried oil spills

Hanging out with Christie Brinkley is Fun!

In honor of its upcoming 70th anniversary, Glamour magazine is featuring 70 women whom they consider to be environmental leaders. I was honored to be

Eco Door-knocking for Obama Worth the Effort in Virginia

With the presidential race getting down to the wire, I took to the streets of Alexandria, VA today to knock on doors and talk to

Ask for It In “Green” At Best Buy and You’ll Get a Hybrid

When my computer’s hard drive crashed this week, every techie I talked to said it was too fried to be rebuilt. So I did some

Forget Black and Orange. Can I Get That In “Green”?

As Halloween unofficially kicks off the holiday buying season, Big Green Purse is encouraging consumers to ask “Can I get it in ‘green’?” no matter

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