Looking for new ways to help ensure you’re living an eco-friendly, all-natural lifestyle?  Check out these five companies listed in our Green Lifestyles directory.  From personal products to chiropractic care, you can find many new ideas to help you and your family go green.More

Cleaning products are an essential to every well-kept home, so making sure that your cleaning products are safe for your health and the environment is key.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), cleaning products present several human health and environmental concerns.  Some products contain chemicals associated with eye, skin or respiratory irritation.  They are also classified as hazardous waste, which presents many problems when it comes to disposal.More

If you’re looking for places in Detroit or the nearby suburbs where you can support local farming, look no further.

There are many places throughout Michigan that sell quality local products.  Below are just a few of the many places to check out the next time you go shopping for groceries or plants.More

The bathroom is the room in the home where most of a family’s water usage can take place.  Between taking a shower and flushing the toilet, the amount of water used in a day for a family of two or more can be astounding.  In order to conserve water in your bathroom and save money on your monthly bill, consider these four helpful hints:More

By now, many people know that energy efficiency has many benefits.  Reducing consumption can not only help the environment but also keep money in your wallet.  If you’re looking for new ways to make your home more environmentally friendly, here’s five quick ideas to begin with.More

Many people begin home renovations when summer rolls around because that’s when they have the most free time.  A fresh coat of paint, clean carpeting and some new furniture are a few ways to achieve a new look at home, and there are ways to do it by keeping the environment in mind.

In the Green Grassroots Blog, we’ve already shared how to pick out the right paint and carpeting, but now it’s time to take a look at a couple of furniture tips for the home.More

Eating healthy has many benefits.  Improving your diet can help you to lose weight, protect the environment and feel better about your contribution to the planet. Below are four easy steps for going green and getting healthy.

Eat at home:  Instead of going out for dinner, try eating at home more often.  When you cook yourself, chances are the meals you are making are healthier than restaurants foods that are high in calories, fat and carbohydrates.  Eating at home can help you to save on your consumption of gas and keep a little money in your pocket at the same time.More

It’s always a great thing to see nonprofits making a difference in the community.  Forgotten Harvest, a 501(c)3 organization that began in 1990 to fight hunger and waste, has proven to be a leader in reaching society for the greater good.More

Eckert’s Greenhouse and Perennials in Sterling Heights, Michigan, has proven to be a leader in green garden retail.More