If you've lived in the city most of your life, chances are you haven't spent much time around chickens. But if you like eggs and keep a compost pile or garden, pet chickens may be exactly what you're looking for. Chickens will eat most of the food and yard scraps you would otherwise throw away, and considering that 23% of garbage in the US is made up of our food leftovers, this could have a major impact on landfills and waste management systems. At the very least, you will take out the trash less often, not to mention that you will have fresh eggs for free. Happy birds will lay 1-2 eggs per day, so not only can you save money but your backyard eggs have no carbon footprint. READ MORE....

Red Hot Green Weddings

There are lots of bases to cover when you're getting married. The last thing you might have in mind is how much carbon is shot into the atmosphere when those out-of-season calla lilies your florist ordered from Washington are carted across the country to your eastern seaboard nuptials. But thinking "green" during wedding season isn't as much of a challenge as you might think. Say, "I do" to these easy tips that will make your dream eco-friendly wedding a reality.  READ MORE...