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Green Living, Green Wallet

Eco-Office Gals

Everything has a carbon footprint associated with it, and so these things we are buying have an impact on the planet. More than that, often we are buying things that detract from our health and longevity, too. Often, you can cure common colds and other ailments without having to turn to the doctor and use your health insurance.

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16 planet-friendly gift ideas, recommended by TED speakers

Ideas.Ted

I am also an environmental science teacher, so every year I create a bulletin board that suggests other green holiday ideas to my students because there are so many ways to offset your carbon footprint. Another clothing and textile company that’s aiming to do things more sustainably is Rough Linen. A mushroom garden.

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