In Orlando, you hardly have to worry about getting the chills, even during winter. Who knows, maybe a chilly 59 is enough to get you bundled up this season. Regardless of where your cold weather threshold lies, you can dine on cuisine that brings the heat without any meat! Veggie, vegan, and organic international restaurants around Savannah at Park Central... [Read more...]

I’d have to categorize myself as a first class carnivore. Chicken, beef, and pork are the  food groups I live by. But man and woman cannot live on meat alone, hence my interest in these local restaurants. They take the boring out of your typical leafy green salad or fruit cup. They combine dishes with natural spices and fresh produce to create international... [Read more...]

Ring your bell if you love the environment! Your bike bell that is.  If you haven't broken out the wheels in an undetermined about of days/months/years, this is the perfect time to learn to ride again. (Apparently you never forget how to do it.) Mayer Dyer is inviting all of Orlando to the May 6 Bike to Work Day flash mob event to kick off May as National... [Read more...]

This Saturday, June 26 Hands Across the Sands will be at it again! In hopes to stop dependence on fossil fuels, this organization is once again joining hands across the nation's beaches, parks and cities to stop the dangers of offshore oil drilling. Hands Across the Sands was founded back in October of 2009. Dan Rauschkolb the founder organized a statewide event... [Read more...]

Yes!  You can now choose whether or not you want to receive the bright yellow book.  The Yellow Pages have finally taken notice to how many people haven't been using their actual books. And they are inviting you to Go Green with the Yellow Pages .  I cannot remember the last time I used my beloved phone book.  I usually go online and find the information... [Read more...]

We all use aluminum foil for cooking and preserving food but www.realsimple.com has found many other uses for this common household staple. Aluminum Foil as Wrinkle RemoverTo get wrinkles out of silk, wool, and rayon clothes that can't take direct heat, place a piece of foil on your ironing board, then lay the garment flat over it. With the steam button down,... [Read more...]

Certainly, you want to be able to shop and give back to your community.  The country appreciates customers using green reusable bags and shopping for organic foods, but there is more that can be done.  What about shopping locally?  When you shop locally, you may not see a ton of money go back into the community, but the benefits of shopping locally are even... [Read more...]

I'm sure you have them from your leftovers you had from the restaurant last night.  What do you do with them after you have eaten the leftovers? Check out this web site that gives you some innovative ways to reuse your old leftover containers and your peanuts. http://earth911.com/blog/2009/11/16/reuse-your-odd-plastic/ Have you done something like this... [Read more...]

Do you have stacks of junk mail just sitting on your counter? Looking for a new hobby? Love the environment? Take up paper making and use the junk mail that is just a waste of space and make something new and useful. Read More →

If you are changing your lifestyle to go greener at home, maybe you should think about going greener at work. Doesn't it sound good to help the planet and get paid for it? Try getting paid $30 and hour or more to go green. Think you're qualified? Try looking at these jobs and apply! Jobs here... Do you have a green job? What are your thoughts? Read More →