Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the first Monday of every month were considered a national holiday?  We kept it local this past weekend, and experienced a low-key, low carbon impact weekend. We...

Looking for a hip, green deal? Newly launched, Arizona-based HipGreenDeals.com offers one eco friendly accessory deal a day, beginning at 6:00am, Mountain Standard Time. They feature an exclusive i...

Keeping it local and seasonal, farmers’ markets are a great place to shop year round.  I hit various markets around the city on a steady basis, but I guess because of the sheer variety of of...

At the end of July, my husband and I applied to a program called Stateline Farm Beginnings.  This is a program that educates beginner farmers about sustainable organic farming, and much more.  W...

We’re just trying to have some fun here… You’ve been working for ten long years to complete a 30′ tall sculpture of Queen Elizabeth out of 20,000 recycled Ballantine Ale...

As we say here at altCon, Happy Hallowgreen! It’s that time of year again.  The pumpkins are out, the candy is everywhere you turn and you’re constantly trying to answer that same ...

Saturday night’s goblin fest should be all about fun.  If you’ve procrastinated like I have, here are a few greenish ideas that may help get you inspired. (above) Need a little h...

Not arrested and still standing after another devilish Mischief Night, (anyone?)…we’re a bit shaken and barely stirring after one too many spirits of a mind blowing sort.  But, it is h...

The body wash and shampoo aisle is overwhelming. There are literally thousands of different soaps and shampoos “specially formulated” for your hair by people who have never seen your hair...

Electronic waste has become the fastest growing waste stream in the world, with millions of tons of televisions, radios, computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices disposed of each year. ...