http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Ivy+Newport Family Concerns Ivy Newport Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=421949&ca=Family+Concerns If you’re like the most of us raised in a Western spoiled world, every once in a while you’ll take a moment to notice that your bedroom is filled with clothes that you a) never wear, b) can’t get rid of for sentimental reasons, or c) didn’t realize you owned in the first place. While donating these... Home Management Ivy Newport Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=421951&ca=Home+Management First of all, avoid acquiring plastic bags. Reusable cloth bags are sturdier and way better for the environment. Nonetheless, all of us end up having our own store of plastic bags to deal with. Instead of throwing them out, however, which would be very wasteful, consider reusing them. Bags are very... Automotive Ivy Newport Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=421953&ca=Automotive We all know that automobiles pollute our earth. There is plenty of literature about other means of transportation and deferring to them in effort to preserve our planet, but let’s face it, at some point everyone needs to use their own private vehicle. So when these moments arrive, it is important th... Home Management Ivy Newport Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=421955&ca=Home+Management Are you looking for a way to make your home more environmentally-friendly without spending big bucks on solar panels or geothermal heating? One of the easiest ways to do this is to set up a storm water catcher, or a rain barrel. Harvesting rain on your own property has several advantages. First, it... Home Management Ivy Newport Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=421956&ca=Home+Management So you’re committed to going green, but are you doing all that you can? In this eco-conscious era, most people practice the basics of reducing, reusing and recycling. But there is more you can do around the house to save energy, save money and ultimately save the planet. The right light: We all know... Home Management Ivy Newport Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=422836&ca=Home+Management There are so many alternatives to using plastic that are eco-friendly and easy, why not make the switch? Plastic is not good on so many levels. For starters, plastic is bulky, it is not biodegradable and it is made from oil derivatives, which come from a limited natural resource. Moreover, their pro... Travel Ivy Newport Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=420388&ca=Travel The negative affects of driving, on the environment and on our wallets, has become common knowledge. There are, however, many viable alternative means of transportation. Additionally, if driving your car is unavoidable, there are ways to alleviate some damage. There’s a lot you can do; here are just... Arts and Crafts Ivy Newport Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=420380&ca=Arts+and+Crafts There are a hundred great gift ideas involving recycled household items. There are also a number of excellent green products that reduce eco-footprint and make wonderful gifts. Combine the two and what do you get? Eco-friendly gifts directly from home. Here are four outdoor gift ideas that are both... Advice Ivy Newport Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=420382&ca=Advice These days, it seems like most people are aware of the “eco-friendly” concept. But while green living is a popular buzz phrase and everyone seems to think it's important to get on board with the concept, it is not always that easy to figure out exactly how to do it. One of the ways to increase the e... Education Ivy Newport Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=420384&ca=Education It's easy to make eco-friendly crafts by reusing everyday materials. Recycling household items and turning them into artistic and imaginative crafts helps keep waste out of landfills, and is a great activity for making one-of-a-kind crafts. Here are some great ideas for making eco-friendly crafts. R...