Got an old cathode ray tube television sitting in the garage gathering dust? How about old PC parts, dial up modems, VCRs, outdated cell phones, or other miscellaneous tech related items you've been meaning to get rid of? This flyer just arrived in our mailbox this morning, offering fellow Angelenos an opportunity to discard electronic waste (and used motor oil) in a safe manner... More

Did you know you can recharge regular AA and AAA alkaline batteries safely? Neither did we...we always believed you had to use rechargeable models. There's a catch though: you'll need a device called the SecondWind Alkaline Battery Charger, and it's not compatible with NiMH, NiCAD or Lithium-based batteries. But if you've got a drawer full of dead Energizer or Dura-cell (the manufacturer recommends name brand for their quality control), this could be a useful way to eke out a little more life/use... More

Got an old cell phone, cell phone battery, or phone accessory you've discovered while spring cleaning? HopeLine from Verizon is a program started back in 2001 which collects donated older cell phones and refurbishes them with 3000 free minutes to see another life aiding victims and survivors of domestic violence... More

We're supposed to be in the thick of winter here on the East Coast, granted with temperatures in the 60's this week, it feels more like we're heading into spring. My garden seems to think so as well — I have daffodils and tulips peeking their heads out and one of my lilies looks like it just might bloom! The warm weather had me outside thinking about my garden, pondering my plans for this coming year, and a rain garden is definitely in order. More

Much as I love the connection I've made with the garbage collection pile outside my apartment— watching it grow and shrink, seeing it sway in high winds— this communion is hardly as rewarding as the one I had growing up with the tree outside my window. That's why I was struck by an idea indirectly suggested by a New York Times' holiday gift guide mentioning Nudo olive oil— namely, adopting an olive tree in Italy from a small production grove. More

Welcome friends and family into your home with holiday scents that are either a part of your menu or your decor. Either way, these options don't cost very much and they will fill your home with the aromas of the season. Read on for more. More

For many young couples, pregnancy is like a gateway drug into the word of organic living. Yet, ironically, those quirky, prenatal body pillows are not generally eco-friendly, but rather covered in chemically-treated, harshly-dyed or over-bleached fabric. With their signature candy-cane or irregularly cut-out shapes, healthy versions are not ubiquitous. Likewise, parents are hardly knitting booties these days; they're certainly not sowing organic pillows. Leachco makes one of the few greener options. More

Mid-century modern architecture embodies a few great principles that green homes can borrow. Beyond aesthetics, some key principles that shaped the way that people used their home—things like keeping the overall design and aesthetic simple, integrating the outdoors with the indoors, and a focus on practicality and purpose over decorative or ornate fixtures—are all things that most green homes today can learn from. More

Even though the nights and mornings may already call for a light sweater where you are, there's no reason not to celebrate the last few days of summer before the sun truly fades. Here are 5 Ways to Celebrate the End of Summer. Happy long weekend, Re-Nesters! More

After talking to a few friends about their views on what green living is all about, I thought we'd be on the same page when it came to shopping for groceries: eat local foods, support local farmers, etc. I found that all of us had different perspectives on how to best lower greenhouse gases, and each had a totally different picture of what a green home would look like... More