Earth Day

Every day may be Earth Day for me, but that doesn't mean I can't stand a little hoopla and celebration for doing the things I do year-round. Bring my own tote bag to the grocery store? Check. Bring my reusable coffee mug instead of one-time use (and non-compostable) paper cups to the coffee bar?...

Mother Earth is getting a little bit of relief as more companies yield to pressure from environmentalists and activist shareholders to reduce their carbon footprints. But Gaia isn't the only one who's benefiting: Just ask some of the companies that have saved serious greenbacks by going green.

It's Earth Day! This year, the theme is "A Billion Acts of Green," meant to show that millions of small acts can make a profound difference in the environment. Here's a look 10 U.S. states that are certainly making an impact.

Get a free reusable bag from Target in celebration of Earth Day. The free reusable bag giveaway is on April 17, 2011. Last year supplies ran out very quickly, so make sure to get there early to be one of the million people who receive a free reusable bag from Target. This year's bags are very...

Have you seen those T-shirts boasting an eco-message of "Live Green. Think Green," but not made from organic cotton? If you want to match your fashion with your message, try taking a green approach to your look with sustainable materials. Designers such as Ada Zanditon, Kizzy Jai Knight and...

Think you can't make a difference when it comes to the environment? Think again. These five steps are easy, low-cost ways to cut carbon emissions on an individual level without much, if any, cost to you. In fact, you'll likely save money.

When I was young, the only way to get paid for recycling was to collect enough aluminum cans to fill up my dad's truck; and even then I was lucky to get $25. Now, 15 years later, as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, it is easier than ever to get paid to recycle. Municipal recycling...

Not all new products represent progress (I'm looking at you, Slap Chop). As we try to learn how to live in harmony with our environment, we've come to a new appreciation of some old-time products and practices that still make sense today. Here are 10 examples. 1. Cloth diapers. The straight poop...

Edible landscaping is an investment that pays off in small and big ways. After we replaced our lawn with a food garden two years ago, people started to stop and stare in admiration at our yard. What's more, the garden now produces big value: $200 in supplies has thus far yielded about $1,000 in produce.

You don't have to be a tree hugger or live off the grid to appreciate the deals and freebies happening Thursday, April 22, in celebration of Earth Day. Below are highlights. Get a free Disney youth-sized baseball hat when you bring in six empty plastic bottles or soda cans between 10 a.m. and 8...