eco living
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) "Time for a Change" for Earth Day April 9th, 2009
commit for Earth Day
As we approach this year’s Earth Day (April 22), the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is once again encouraging people of all ages to make a pledge for change in the fight to save endangered species, protect endangered...more
Criminalizing Small Farms, With HR 875 March 11th, 2009
the Farming Police
Proposed legislation, HR 875, is a major threat to sustainable farming and the local food movement. Supported by the deep pockets and political influence of Monsanto, this legislation places small farms throughout the country...more
Halloween -- Only Happier -- Eco ideas! October 11th, 2008
Little has been done to tackle the documented problem of forced child labor on many of the farms that supply cocoa to the major chocolate manufacturers. Consider helping to spread the word by passing out...more
Green Fun For Kids October 11th, 2008
the Scrap Kins
The Scrap Kins are a group of creatures that live in a recycling center and build their world out of the things people throw away. The Scrap Kins mission is to foster eco-awareness, promote recycling...more
An Eco Guide to Consumer Electronics August 16th, 2008
In its' most recent version of the quarterly Greenpeace Guide to Consumer Electronics, Nintendo became the first brand ever get zero out of 10 points. In its report, Greenpeace ranks the majority of electronics manufacturers...more
A Healthier, Happier Organic Lawn July 29th, 2008
Easy lawn help!
Each year, in America, over three million tons of synthetic fertilizer and 70 million pounds of pesticides are used to obtain a "perfect" lawn. These chemicals may help make your lawn look good initially, but...more
Eco Question of the Month July 22nd, 2008
Gathering Home wants to know ,WHAT ECO-FRIENDLY CHANGES HAVE YOU MADE IN YOUR LIFE? Please share your comments; maybe we can all learn something new! We'll post the replies here and on gatheringhome.com go to - http://gatheringhome.typepad.com/gatheringhome/2008/07/eco-question-of.html ...more
Remodeling Your Home Green March 24th, 2008
The First Steps Toward A Green Home Remodel
Building your own green home is awesome. However, some of us like our house just fine already; we don’t want to build a new home, we just wish our current home could be a little more green....more
