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Add a GreenLiving Focus to 2017 The holiday season is coming to an end, and New Year's Eve is only a few days away.  This year, pick out a resolution, or resolutions, that support a GreenLiving lifestyle.  Several eco-friendly resolution ideas include: 1) Pick up one piece of litter per day :  There are more than 300 million people in the United States.  If everyone in America picked up at least one piece of litter each day, that would be 300 million pieces of trash and waste that would ultimately not damage ecosystems or enter waterways.  This year, strive to not litter. 2) Recycle one can, bottle, or item per day :  Recycling can have numerous positive effects on the environment.  In 2017, strive to recycle at least one item per day.  Make the extra trip to find a recycling bin instead of tossing cans and newspapers into the trash. 3) Participate in one GreenLiving holiday during the 2017 year :  There are several GreenLiving holidays that ...

Eco-Friendly Gift Giving Tips Planning to give or receive gifts this holiday season?  With only a few days left before the holidays, plan a green spin on any remaining holiday gift shopping.  Several green shopping methods include: 1) Bring Re-usable Bags : If shopping for presents in department stores or mall, remember to bring a re-usable bag instead of using a wasteful plastic bag.  Plastic bags can take more than 100 years to decompose in landfills. 2) Save Gas and Shop Online : Want to skip long lines and preserve the environment?  Save on gas and complete holiday shopping online.  If shopping in stores are preferable, try to utilize public transportation. 3) Donate Instead : Instead of a traditional gift, donate money in someone's name as their gift for the holidays.  This memorable gift will save time and resources. 4) Consider Several Options : If trying to focus on GreenLiving this holiday season, consider several options before purchasing gifts fo...

Several Tips on How To Compost Want to find a creative way to eliminate food waste?  Composting is a green method to dispose of some, but not all, excess food and natural waste. What are methods to successfully compost?  Read a few tips below: 1) Create a compost bin : Composting only works if it becomes part of the daily routine.  Much like a recycling bin or trash can, select a container that can be identified as the "compost bin".  Ensure it is a portable container and has drainage/ ventilation holes or can be altered to create drainage and ventilation (such as a plastic container). 2) Decide on a location : Will the bin be placed inside or outside?  A compost bin needs biodegraders to break down the products placed inside into compost.  This could be earthworms, or bacteria, or fungus: depending on the climate and environment. 3) Line compost bin and begin to use : Compost bins need layers of fresh soil and layers of clean paper below and over top of al...

October Themed GreenLiving Tips Pumpkins are a staple of the autumn season, especially in the days leading up to and including Halloween.  But what are ways to utilize leftover pumpkins after this season?  In this blog, Grady Management explores five ways to use a leftover pumpkin: 1) Utilize pumpkins for food and baked goods : Leftover pumpkins can be cut up and made into pies, cakes, and/ or jams.  Pumpkin seeds can also be scooped out and baked as well. Learn more pumpkin recipes on in the All Recipes article " 19 Healthy Pumpkin Recipes ". 2) Compost old and/ or leftover pumpkins : Pumpkins are primarily made of water and, because of this, are easily broken down into compost. 3) Plant pumpkin seeds : Pumpkin seeds can be used for more than food- they can be planted in a garden and produce more pumpkins.  The seeds can also be a great gift for avid-gardeners. 4) Turn pumpkins into a craft : Pumpkins can be made into bird feeders, bird houses, candle holders, jack-...

Start The Season Off Right- The Green Way! Autumn begins in just two days on Thursday, September 22.  Need a refresher on how to live a green lifestyle in the fall?  Below are several simple greenliving tips for the home perfect for this season: 1) Bring in plants from outdoors: The summer is a great time to plant gardens and keep plants.  When the weather turns colder, however, remember to bring cold intolerant plants inside.  Not only will this save the plant, but the plant will help rid the air inside the home of toxins and bad chemicals. 2) Utilize leafs- leafs are not waste: Don't rake up or sweep away leafs to just toss them aside.  Leafs are perfect fertilizer for plants and flowers and also provide great lining for compost bins.  One thing you can't use leafs for, though, is for bonfires.  Burning leaves result in harmful toxins or allergens, such a pollen, releasing into the air. 3) Continue some green summer practices that can adapt to the ne...

1970- 2016: Past and Present If you live a green life, or want to start, a great day to celebrate is Earth Day!  Held annually on April 22, Earth Day is a holiday to celebrate and promote environmental advocacy. What is the history of Earth Day? The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970.  Roughly 20 million people attended various Earth Day celebrations around the United States.  The largest Earth Day celebrations occurred in New York City and Philadelphia. Earth Day is often credited with starting the modern environmental movement.  Many groundbreaking environmentally-conscious laws followed the first Earth Day, including the Clean Air Act that was signed by president Richard Nixon on December 31, 1970. What is the Earth Day theme this year? Every year Earth Day has a theme, and this year the theme is "Trees for the Earth".  The Earth Day network plans to plant over seven billion trees.  Follow their efforts on social media through the hashtag #trees4...

Everyday Green Living Resources The most popular post last year was Grady Management's list of green living resources that are user-friendly and perfect for every member of the family. 1) Want to recycle or visit a recycling center?  Find local recycling centers  here . 2) Spring is on its way!  Do you want to bike to work instead of drive?  You can track your bike miles on plenty of online resources, including  mapmyride . 3) Like farmers markets?  Find the one closest to you  here ! 4) Getting rid of clutter?  Consider donating old clothes, home goods, and more to a community yard sale.  Most counties even have a yard sale Facebook page or website where people can list and/ or trade products that they wish to give to someone else instead of creating waste. 5) Want to enjoy a national park?  View the list of all parks here . If you have an online green resource you love to use, be sure to let us know in the comments section! Grady Manag...