2020-04-06 16:35
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A blog about socially responsible and environmentally friendly green living.
2020-04-02 13:49
Today's post is what hopes to be the beginning of regular contributions from "Mama Green" -- who has shared her wisdom in the past with us. The last time I visited her, I marveled at her ind… Read More
2020-03-27 16:34
For many years now, I've been a bread baker. My grandmother taught me how to bake bread when I was a little girl, and for our wedding present, she bought us a Kitchen-Aid with a dough hook… Read More
2020-01-03 13:55
As the new year dawns, and the winter hibernation season turns to hope for the spring, we start to consider our plantings. While the recommended plantings in this article are geographically… Read More
2019-12-31 15:49
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Stop the Spread of Liquefied Natural Gas — Before It’s Too Late
A liquefied natural gas disaster could make an oil spill look like a picnic.
By Olivia Alperstein… Read More
2019-12-30 13:36
The dark side of plant-based food – it's more about money than you may think
There’s more behind that vegan burger than it seems.
Nina Firsova/Shutt… Read More
2019-08-27 12:49
Today's post is 100% opinion based. I will share some evidence to back up my opinions, but know that what it boils down to is that NOBODY needs more STUFF.
I was in a retail establishment t… Read More
2019-08-02 11:28
The Japanese beetles are basically harmless to humans, they don’t bite, and they are not poisonous. These insects only take out their ravage on your crops and landscapes. This can lead… Read More
2019-06-08 13:14
If you are new to gardening, the sight of bugs crawling among your plants can be alarming.
Well, some garden bugs can do great damage to your yard, and there is nothing as bad as losing you… Read More
2018-08-09 17:16
As the Daily Green family ages, we have begun to explore dietary supplements. While we are no scientists, we can offer anecdotal evidence of our experiments. And we are extremely pleased wit… Read More
2018-03-02 14:23
Many of Our Daily Green's readers have wondered how my personal love of green living and organic eating started. I always joke that I didn't have much choice. I grew up on an organic produce… Read More
2018-02-27 17:20
If there is anything in the kitchen more wasteful than covering a dish or wrapping food in plastic wrap, we cannot imagine what it is. Our Daily Green is committed to reducing the use of pla… Read More
2017-08-16 12:51
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Back to school means time to pack lunches again. We just love these ECOlunchbox kits! No… Read More
2017-05-17 12:02
Dairy, it’s one of the main groups in the
food pyramid. It provides us with calcium (for strong bones), protein (for
muscle development) and good fats to keep us active during the day… Read More
2017-05-07 19:29
Last month the planet celebrated Earth Day, but at Our Daily Green, we think that everyday is worth celebrating our earth. Earth friendly living is a lifestyle, not an occasional choice… Read More
2017-04-20 11:48
Electronic waste is a worldwide crisis
rapidly gaining momentum as businesses and individuals consume more disposable
electronic devices than in any other time in history.
This form of pol… Read More
2017-03-30 18:50
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2017-03-21 16:43
We will begin today's post with a confession. I don't like cleaning. Not on a boat, not with a goat, not here nor there, not anywhere.
Yet, when Our Daily Green was invited to test a… Read More
2017-02-15 21:19
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2017-02-14 10:46
One of the possibly most misleading labels on personal care products is the word flushable. To borrow from the Jurassic Park quote, "Just because you can, doesn't mean you should." The… Read More
2016-11-18 20:49
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2016-11-14 18:03
Our Daily Green strongly believes that the best way to prepare the future generation to solve problems about our environment is to get them excited about science. We are proud to be affiliat… Read More
2016-08-16 17:43
Here's an idea for the climate, and your wallet:
If you waste less, you should pay less.
By Beth Porter
On average, each person in the U.S. throws away five pounds of… Read More
2016-08-10 14:08
Consumers are becoming more wary of what’s in the products they buy. Whether it’s a perfume, processed food, furniture, or anything else, people want to know that the products th… Read More
2016-04-22 15:46
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A few weeks ago, Our Daily Green asked, "Can you do laundry with just water and oxygen?" and we wanted to review the pureWash Pro laundry syst… Read More
2016-04-21 11:31
2016-04-13 15:43
How much of what you recycle ends up at the dump?
By Beth Porter
Do you cross the street to put your soda can in the recycling bin or avidly pluck plastics and paper from your nei… Read More
2016-03-22 11:49
We'd like to thank our friends at Gardenaholic for this egg-cellent checklist!
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2016-03-13 18:03
In 2009, Our Daily Green was founded. Our first post was about laundry. It's interesting to go back and see how much we've learned in nearly seven years. I started writing about using clothe… Read More
2016-02-28 18:03
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2016-02-19 16:58
One of repeating tips that Our Daily Green likes to share with our readers is how to take care of the things we have so that they last. The longer things last, the less things wind up in lan… Read More
2016-02-17 18:21
Over the years, Our Daily Green has learned that as wonderful as simplifying our lives can be, we still crave a little beauty. We encourage the use of simple products, without chemicals. Som… Read More
2016-01-29 00:10
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2016-01-28 22:28
Owning a home is a smart idea for most people who can afford it. After all, paying rent just gives you a place to live and you don’t build any equity in your space. That’s not ve… Read More
2015-10-14 16:23
Our Daily Green first became acquainted with Block Island Organics in 2014 when we tested their organic sunscreen. They recently contacted us to test and review their purifying facial c… Read More
2015-07-09 16:00
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As more and more consumers and businesses begin to utilize mail order shopping, the market for corrugated cardboard continues to increase. The good news… Read More
2015-07-08 16:51
These days, many cleaning companies are interested in optimizing their businesses. Whether this optimization is conceptualized in terms of increased conversion or an expanded sphere of influ… Read More
2015-07-06 14:36
The past few weeks, our CSA has consistently provided Swiss Chard. I absolutely love Swiss Chard, to me it's like spinach with a backbone.
By mercedesfromtheeighties (Chard in the Victory… Read More
2015-06-23 13:11
This is the season when lettuce is exploding from local gardens. With week three's CSA, I had almost three full pounds of lettuce. As much as I am slightly embarrassed to admit, I have gotte… Read More
2015-06-15 13:11
Even though we're only on our second week of our Community Supported Agriculture, we've already learned a few things. Over the years, we've forgotten what it's like to eat seasonally. The ar… Read More
2015-06-13 11:38
As the weather heats up, the bugs come out, and many homeowners find
themselves searching for ways to keep insects out of their homes. There are
countless forms of chemical treatment out the… Read More
2015-06-10 12:15
It's a drinking straw, made from straw!
From the "I wish I had thought of that" department, these all-natural straws are grown, not made from plastic, and could be a greener way to slurp… Read More
2015-06-08 21:56
The longevity of your car has a lot to do with how you take care of it. But what if you aren't sure which checks you should be performing on a regular basis? What steps can you take to keep… Read More
2015-06-08 11:31
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is actually an idea that has been around the United States since the mid-1980s. As the local food movement grows, more and more folks are looking f… Read More
2015-06-05 15:03
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I used to think it was illegal to put batteries in regular trash, but that is exactly what New York instructs its residents to do. Except in Califo… Read More
2015-06-01 15:27
2006-06-07 11:16
How ocean pollution affects humans – Graphic by the team at DIVE.in Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Our Daily Green first became acquainted with Block Island Organics in 2014 when we tested their organic sunscreen. They recently contacted us to test and review their purifying facial c… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
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Taking good care of a lawn or yard makes your property both beautiful looking and inviting. The trouble is the property might end up being inviting to an… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
It is understandable that the environment has become a major concern for a large percentage of the population. Companies are trying to come up with eco-friendly solutions for just about anyt… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
In January, Our Daily Green received a cleaning kit from Zabada clean to test and review for our readers. Not only did we receive the merchandise, I also had the opportunity to talk to the c… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Now is a Great Time to Get Cash For Your Old iPad
Do you have an older model iPad you have been holding on to? Are you looking to get something new? To help consumers get the best value for… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
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2006-06-07 11:16
Elon Musk Writes Letter To The People Of New Jersey (via Clean Technica)
Editor’s Note: Following our first article and then second brief article on the Tesla–New Jersey contro… Read More
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