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Eco-Friendly Pet Products

I have to admit, I’ve always been a dog person. Not that I don’t get along with cats, but I’ve always loved the energy and pure love that dogs give you. But a purring cat is also a relaxing pal to have around the house. While we love our furry friends, it can sometimes be difficult to maintain a sustainable household when you’re taking care of them. When you clean up their messes, [...]

By |October 24th, 2012|Categories: Environmentalism, Green Living|

Recycling Your Shoes: Take a Walk on the Green Side

We’ve spent a great deal of print space on Postconsumers.com talking about women and their shoe collections and men and shoe addiction.  However, the reality is that even if you’re the next Imelda Marcos, there are ways that your shoe collecting habit can be more eco-friendly (though perhaps not more budget friendly). There are a number of ways to recycle shoes for good. Here are some tips! Always Recycle Old Athletic Shoes Athletic [...]

By |October 18th, 2012|Categories: Eco Fashion, Environmentalism, Recycling and Trash|Tags: , , |

Ways to Be Girlie, Eco-Friendly AND Budget Conscious: Surprising Items to Rent

One of the most common ways to fall into the trap of overconsumption or a shopping addiction is to be “too girlie.” What does that mean? It certainly doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t care about fashion, clothing, shoes and your appearance. Every person needs to find their own dial position on the consumer and “stuff” scale. What it does mean is that you should think about what you could spend on and own [...]

By |October 10th, 2012|Categories: Eco Fashion, Environmentalism, Green Living|Tags: , , , |

Fit And Green: Be Eco-Friendly at the Gym

We’ve talked about the benefits of going to the gym as a way to get satisfied while being healthy and focusing on your personal improvement. But going to the gym can feel like it’s a waste of resources, especially if yours is far away or if you’re going by yourself. More and more fitness companies are starting to make environmentally-friendly fitness gear that are made from natural or recycled materials that can make [...]

By |October 8th, 2012|Categories: Environmentalism, Green Living|Tags: , |

Eco-Friendly Homemade Skin Care

Summer may be over, but if you’re the kind of person who likes to take care of your skin, it’s just as important during the fall and winter months. After all, you’re still going outside every day, and even days that seem long mean you’re going to need some TLC. Buying skin care products can be an expensive process – especially if you’re going the more organic route – so trying to make [...]

By |October 5th, 2012|Categories: Eco Fashion, Environmentalism, Green Living|

Go Green on Your Morning Commute

We’ve all been there at some point or another in our lives – a dreaded morning commute to work that means we have to get up earlier in the morning than we’d like, get ready, and then sit in a car for what feels like forever, your engine idling and your mind wasting away to madness (or at least it feels like it). Gas prices going through the roof, more and more cars [...]

By |October 2nd, 2012|Categories: Energy Conservation, Environmentalism, Green Living|Tags: , |
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