Books are a great way to waste an afternoon or a rainy day by informing or taking you on many adventures to faraway lands.  As great as books are, what do you do with the old ones that take up space and are not wanted or needed anymore?  Some recycling programs won’t accept them, and second-hand bookstores can only take on so many books and have standards for what condition the books have to be in.

Well, worry no more!  Rather than tossing it into the trash, why not upcycle them instead?  So whether you use them for yourself or a bibliophile friend, these projects are ideal for turning a new page in some old books.

As good eco-citizens, we are constantly trying to figure out what we can do to reduce our energy consumption. Simple actions can go a long way in saving energy, such as turning off the lights when we leave a room, but there are several other easy changes you can make around the house to reduce your energy consumption even more. Well, fear not, fellow energy-reducers! Here we have listed some easy tricks to reduce your home’s power consumption. Heating and Cooling System There’s nothing too…

With summer now upon us, many people will be making travel plans to a wide variety of destinations.  The highways will be plugged up with cars, beaches will be crowded, and city streets will be alive with festivals and other events.  Some people will be traveling to more natural regions to take in the wonders of nature. In a world where traveling almost anywhere is possible, it is important to make sure our vacation doesn’t leave a harsh impact on the environment.  The concept of…

With summer finally here, many will be out and about with barbeques, traveling, and reaching for the air conditioner to keep cool.  Some of these activities can take their toll on the environment so it is important that we balance summer fun with green summer thinking. You might be asking: “How can I be environmentally conscious and enjoy my summer?”  Well, take a seat in your lounge chair by the pool, here are some suggestions for how you can stay green in the red hot…

Father’s day is just around the corner which means it’s time for all the lame joke telling, pull-my-finger enthusiast dads from across the land to have some appreciation tossed their way. If you’re an eco-warrior who’s stumped on what to get dad, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve gathered some green gift ideas that you can get for your old man while keeping your environmental impact to a minimum. “Why do chicken coops only have two doors? Because if they had four, they would…