eco-smart people, places, & products
Eco-smart resolutions to make you happy
Why do it if it doesn’t make you happier? It’s never too late to make a change, especially one that creates happy feelings. And you have a better chance of keeping resolutions if you keep them simple and pick just one or two. GreenYankee.com thrives on eco-tips all year long. These are small changes that you can easily incorporate into your lifestyle and usually have fun doing it. Here are some...
Building a Garden Bench
Gardening has pretty much wound down for the year, but I can’t stop looking for things to do that bring me outside and into the garden. My most recent venture was to build and install a bench in the garden – a good off-season task.
Last summer I was driving down the road and slowed as I passed a yard sale. I spotted a large piece of white marble, so I pulled over and went to investigate. The...
GreenYankee’s idea of fair trade
Bartering. Trading. Swapping. Exchanging. No money changing hands. Post what goods or services you have and request what you need. It’s that easy and virtually cost-free (just the price of postage if you're mailing items). The renaissance of bartering is a welcome consequence of our challenging economy and it's environmentally friendly. Why buy it when you can barter for it? Best of all, bartering...
