Shop In-Season and Save

An easy and tasty way to Do Your Part at the grocery store, is to shop for in-season produce. Buying foods in-season means they aren t shipped around the world to get to you and you ll eat them at their freshest. This Country of Origin Label will help you see exactly where your produce comes from. All fresh and frozen fruits and veggies are legally required to have them. It s also important for you to know what s in season throughout the year. For instance (More)

Concentrated Juices Will Save Money and Resources

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Does your family go through several cartons of juice each month or dozens of juice boxes? The problem is that both can create a lot of waste. Instead, Do Your Part and buy concentrated juice. You ll create less trash and you ll even save some money. Concentrated juices simply mean that the water has been taken out. Then, you rehydrate it at home by adding a few cans of water. So, one can can produce the same amount of juice as a much larger jug of juice. The (More)

Traditional Valentine's Gifts With A Twist

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Valentine s Day is fast approaching and your favorite grocery store is just the place to find traditional gifts with an eco-friendly twist. Of course there are the roses, but if you want a gift that keeps on giving consider a potted plant. Most of the ones you ll find at the grocery store are locally grown in nearby nurseries. Plus, you won t have to toss it after just a few days. And what would a Valentine s Day be without the chocolate? Organic chocolates (More)

Super Bowl Party Preps

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It s Super Bowl time and if you're planning a Sunday night party, Do Your Part when you go to the grocery store to stock up on supplies. There's nowhere better to start than with the beer. If you're having a big crowd, think about a keg which can be reused for decades. Or, try out some different varieties of organic or locally brewed beers. As for beverages of all kinds the better choice by far is always going to be aluminum cans. Aluminum is the most valuable (More)

Buying Organic Foods on a Budget

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Organically grown food is better for the planet and your family. Today, I'll show you how to Do Your Part when buying organic foods on a budget.

Tip #1

When shopping, buy fruits and vegetables when they are in-season. They are cheaper than other foods which have to travel long distances to get to the grocery store.

Tip #2

Seek out sales! Freeze or can extras to enjoy it (More)

Homemade Baby Food

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Now days parents are really worried about the chemicals that are showing up in their children's food, particularly baby food. Well you can Do Your Part by knowing exactly what's in the food by making your own and it's super easy. Start by buying organic and locally-grown produce that are in season. Good fruits to start with include apples, blueberries or peaches. And for vegetables try carrots, peas, and sweet potatoes. Wash the item thoroughly and peel it if (More)

Shopping for Safe Seafood

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Shopping for seafood these days is more than just picking your favorite lobster or fish. Do Your Part and choose ones that also come from sustainable sources. It can seem a little overwhelming at first because it s not as easy as avoiding one certain type of seafood...it s about digging a bit deeper on how that seafood was raised or captured and processed. One easy way to locate eco-friendly seafood is to look for the Marine (More)

The Great Wine Debate, Box, Bottle or Something Else?

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When shopping for wine, don't just consider the taste of what you're getting consider the package the wine comes in. Do Your Part to make the choice which will have the least impact on the planet. You can find bottles, boxes, and even tetra paks at most grocery stores now. But figuring out which one is the greener choice is a little tricky and here's why: The classic bottle of wine is 100% recyclable and can be made into new bottles over and over again. Even the (More)

Smarter Supplies for Outdoor Parties

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Many of you are gearing up for holiday picnics and barbeques. From paper plates to plastic water bottles convenience is a key for any party. But you don t have to settle for plastic or virgin paper products. You can now easily find many products that will help you Do Your Part to conserve resources and reduce waste. Let's start with the paper products. Buying recycled paper products is the best way to Do Your Part, but be sure to check the label. Not all (More)

Rent Your Way To An Eco Friendly Party

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Who doesn't love a good party? And if you're the party planner, there are many ways to Do Your Part that are not only better for the planet but you might just some money along the way too. First place to start is with renting your party supplies. At party rental stores there is quite the selection. You can find linens, tables, chairs, silverware, glassware, food servers, vases, and so much more. To actually buy all the things you may need could cost you (More)

Composting: It's Not That Complicated

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After a meal, most people simply toss their leftover food in the trash or put it through the disposal. But, did you know that our food actually takes up 30% of our garbage? Do Your Part to reduce that amount by composting. And, don't worry if you don't have the yard space, there's a super simple alternative. If you want it outside simply use a compost bin or find a place outside to get started. The key is to keep a balance of green and brown. Green waste is rich (More)

Don't Pour Kitchen Grease Down The Drain

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It happens almost every day in your kitchen. You cook a meal and you're left with grease in the pan. The easy thing to do would be to pour it down the drain. But there are a lot of nasty reason why that's not a good idea! Instead, Do Your Part and dispose of used grease the right way. The number one reason why you don't want to have it go down the drain is because the grease will clog the pipes, they'll back up and you'll end up with a sewage spill possibly one (More)