Eco-Friendly green burial options, and what form of burial to choose is of great concern to many, but for those who are eco-conscious, the concerns are specifically related to being eco-friendly.

You may wonder if conventional burial practices are harmful to the earth. In truth, conventional burial is not particularly green. Trees must be cut to make the coffin, and embalming fluids like formaldehyde and methanol are not earth-friendly. Another concern is the use of land for conventional burial. The earth itself must be dug up and cemetery plots take up space. Continue reading “Eco-Friendly Green Burial Options” »

Vegetarian Fourth of July Party Ideas, for the great American Fourth of July picnic, with its traditional foods like grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, and fried chicken, is something vegetarians can enjoy participating in, too. Here are some ideas for making your Fourth of July very vegetarian.

The Grill

The outdoor grill is actually very conducive to preparing vegetarian fare. There is quite an array of pre-prepared, frozen burgers made from vegetable protein available in grocery stores. There are also hot dogs made from soy protein. Perhaps even more satisfying is making your own veggie burger patties and grilling them outside. There are many recipes online and in vegetarian (and conventional) cookbooks. Home-made black bean burgers are especially good on the grill. Continue reading “Vegetarian Fourth of July Party Ideas” »

Lower the carbon footprint of your birthday party ideas , so when you think of traditional children’s birthday parties, you may get images of disposable tablecloths, plastic favors, paper plates and cups, and balloons. These fun events can be extremely wasteful. But children are often just as happy with home-made favors and reusable tablecloths. They just like time to play with their friends and eat their cake too! So let’s take a look at how to lower the carbon footprint of your birthday party ideas that are big on fun and low on waste.

1. Decorations

Here is where you can get to be really creative. Children truly enjoy handmade decorations, both making and looking at them. Here are some ideas for some handmade eco friendly decorations. Continue reading “Lower the Carbon Footprint of Your Birthday Party Ideas” »