The Green Life Wants You to Recycle That Old Gear


Updated 03/18/10 4:31 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Places to Recycle Old Workout Gear, Yoga Mats, and Shoes

Instead of throwing that gear out, check out where OnSugar blog The Green Life goes to recycle her old mats, shoes, and workout clothing.Workout wear gets beat up and worn out quickly. Follow Women's Health's recent tips on giving your gear a second life: Recycle your shoes through Nike Reuse a Shoe program. Recycle any Patagonia clothing. Recycle or donate yoga mats through the Recycle Your Mat Read more

Daily Green: Lunch With a Side of Sustainability


Updated 02/24/10 10:04 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Daily Green: Lunch With a Side of Sustainability

Check out this great eco tip from the OnSugar blog The Green Life. I pride myself on having made the switch from plastic to reusable water bottles long ago but still find myself shamefully relying on plastic sandwich and snack baggies when packing lunch. Not sure what my options were, I spent a little time shopping around this weekend and found a huge market of sustainable alternatives to Read more

Healthy Recipe: DIY Yogurt


Updated 10/23/09 9:22 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 19 comments

Make Your Own Yogurt

I think that yogurt should be part of any healthy diet, on the daily. It's great with fresh fruit and granola, contains all the good kind of bacteria we need, and is an excellent source of calcium and protein. Eating yogurt every day can be costly, so I was really excited to discover how easy it is to make at home. I started out by following the recipes posted on Make Your Own Yogurt and Chow, Read more

Would You Get Married on a Farm?


Updated 11/09/08 4:38 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 35 comments

Would You Get Married on a Farm?

According to a recent New York Times article, farms are quickly becoming a popular wedding venue for many couples. There are many advantages to a farm wedding, including a reduced price tag. According to the article, "Farms Are For Lovers," "Farm weddings can cost a fraction of nuptials at more traditional sites, because couples usually take care of services like catering and music. And small Read more

This Just In: Adrian Grenier's Alter Eco Premieres Tonight


Updated 07/02/08 8:38 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 8 comments

This Just In:  Adrian Grenier's Alter Eco Premieres Tonight

If you're a long-time CasaSugar reader, you already know that Adrian Grenier used green insulation when he renovated his Brooklyn brownstone. But did you know the eco-minded actor has his own green television series? Grenier's new show, Alter Eco, premiers tonight at 9 on Planet Green. The 13-part series will follow Grenier and his team as they green building projects all over Los Angeles, Read more

Casa Verde: Consumer Consequences


Updated 04/30/08 8:08 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 5 comments

Casa Verde:  Consumer Consequences

We've all heard a lot about sustainability, carbon footprints, and greening our lifestyles, but have you ever actually calculated how many resources your lifestyle requires? If you're curious, do as I did and play Consumer Consequences. This easy-to-use, fun platform seems more like a game than a survey, and at the end you'll know how many planets would be needed to support your habits. In my Read more

How-To: Making Your Wedding a Little Greener


Updated 04/22/08 3:56 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 2 comments

How-To:  Making Your Wedding a Little Greener

Unfortunately, just because you're holding your wedding ceremony in the great outdoors that doesn't mean your celebration is good for the planet. If you want some ideas for cutting down on the environmental impact of your big day, take a look at my tips. For a Greener Wedding Who doesn't love flowers? You can keep your flowers eco by buying organic blooms or buying the flowers locally. When Read more

Garden Therapy: A Park For a Day


Updated 04/14/08 11:30 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 1 comment

Last year I wrote about the Park(ing) day in San Francisco, and I'd be remiss to not mention it again during Good to Grow month. Park(ing) Day is an event where businesses, government offices, and volunteers in several corners of the world take the time to construct parks in parking spaces. I found a cool video that shows the positive effects of this one-day event, and it's got me excited for Read more

Home Library: Squeaky Green


Updated 03/25/08 7:09 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 4 comments

Home Library: Squeaky Green

While Squeaky Green: The Method Guide to Detoxing Your Home ($16.95, Chronicle Books) won't be released until April 1, it's so perfect for this month's theme that I had to tell you about it. Written by Method founders Eric Ryan and Adam Lowry, the book comes in a hardcover binder format, with seven organizational tabs for each section of your home, from living rooms to bedrooms to bathrooms to Read more