Allie’s Answers

Sourcebooks was kind enough to send me a copy of Green Chic: Saving the Earth In Style, and I loved it. It’s a fun, easy read and a great reference for making greener choices every day. (Keep reading. There’s a giveaway!) (more…)

For some reason, I never get rid of used up pens. I put them back in the pen cup thinking they will magically work again the next time I give them a try. Of course, there’s no magic at work, and when I need to take a message or write down a phone number, I’m stuck trying to carve words and numbers into the paper with the point of the pen because it’s still inkless.

I finally broke down the other day and bought a new pen. Two actually. They came packaged together. (more…)

My cat’s favorite place to sleep is in an old mixing bowl, lined with a towel, propped up on the guest room bed. Don’t ask how this came to be. It was a long process. But after years of buying her fancy cat beds that she never used, she blissfully naps in her mixing bowl every afternoon.

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Not only is organic produce better for you and less taxing on the environment, new studies show that the use of organic fertilizer could actually be helping the environment.

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A car that runs on beans seems like the magic answer to our petroleum-centered society. Here’s the very simple reason it isn’t. (more…)

I just came across these adorable bags at Ecoist.  They’re made from recycled newspaper and coated with biodegradable cellophane and come in a range of shapes and sizes.

Plus, Ecoist is a store you can feel good about supporting:

 Founded in 2004, Ecoist develops unique gifts and fashion accessories for the eco-minded individual.

Our objective is to merge design with social and environmental consciousness to provide stylish, functional, and durable products that people will love to own. All our products are made from recycled, organic, or earth-friendly materials, and are manufactured through our network of fair trade partnerships around the world.

Looking for something to watch this weekend? Get cozy with some organic popcorn and your laptop and watch the feature length preview to Jack Guest’s new film, A Convenient Truth. (more…)

Dr. Oz (You, The Owner’s Manual is one of my favorite books) was on Oprah today to promote his new book and talk about longevity and anti-aging techniques.  A lot of his tips for a healthy house sounded familiar, and he had a few new ones too.  It’s  a great reminder that going green is good for your health. (more…)

So, you’ve switched over to CFLs and are saving energy at a mind-boggling rate, but what about the mercury levels, and what should you do if the bulb breaks or burns out?

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It’s easy to assume that if a product is on the shelf, it’s been tested for safety and passed the test. Unfortunately, that’s not always a safe assumption.

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