Guest Post: 4 Inspiring Green Books
September 20, 2011 by Brenda
Filed under Green Reading, Guest Posts, Top Picks
A green lifestyle, although much more viable than it was a decade ago, is still no easy task. It involves sacrificing some things, and it also means changing the way you live by giving up hard-wired consumption habits. This transition to a green lifestyle is never easy, and in some cases, you may begin thinking, [...]
Green Blogs to check out
September 1, 2011 by Brenda
Filed under Family, Green Reading, Top Picks
We are always interested to read what other green blogs are writing about. There is always so much to say and to cover within the green topic and what one person may think will differ to what another person has to say. So here are a few that are on our reading list. If you [...]
The Next Stage of Genius Pads
August 11, 2011 by Hannah B
Filed under Family, Featured Posts, Green Reading, Recycle Now
Genius Pads are excited to announce the next stage of their Genius Pads, who help Worldview Impact Foundation with their tree replanting initiatives and poverty reduction programs. This year the company are planning to take their environmental initiatives one step further by making their Genius Pads from non-tree, waste pulp collected from crop farms and [...]
Book Review: Squeaky Green: The Method Guide to Detoxing Your Home
February 21, 2011 by Jo
Filed under Green Living, Green Reading, Top Picks
Squeaky Green Book Review: The Method Guide to Detoxing your Home. How to make your home healthy in one clean sweep!
TGF Rated Review: EATING ANIMALS Jonathan Safran Foer
January 26, 2011 by Jo
Filed under Green Reading, Reviews, Top Picks
Eating Animals, although a personal quest by author Jonathan Safran Foer to find out more about the kinds of foods we eat and why we eat them, does give rise to some ethical questions about factory farming.
Green Philanthropy for Families
January 25, 2011 by Jo
Filed under Green Living, Green Reading, Top Picks
Green Philanthropy for Families is a collection of free or inexpensive acts of kindness that benefit people and the Earth. The eBook is now available to download for FREE.
TGF Rated Review: Smart Swarm by Peter Miller
November 10, 2010 by Brenda
Filed under Featured Posts, Green Reading, Reviews
What is it? Smart Swarm by Peter Miller. Who is reviewing it? Ellie – full time working mum of 2. About the book: The central premise of Smart Swarm is that human society could learn a lot from animals which have successfully evolved “Smart Swarm” strategies. Explaining the key concepts of a smart swarm (self [...]
Books to help you green your life
October 6, 2010 by Jo
Filed under Green Living, Green Reading, Top Picks
A recommended selection of books to help you green your life with topics ranging from organic gardening, waste reduction to eco home improvements.
TGF Rated Review: Homemade Kids by Nicola Baird
July 9, 2010 by Brenda
Filed under Family, Featured Posts, Green Reading, Reviews
Some families find that once they have children, they are more concerned about the environment than they used to be. Perhaps it’s because they have a genetic stake in the survival of the species, perhaps it’s about thinking ahead in a way people don’t normally do. It’s so easy to be swamped with lists of [...]
Guest Post: Green Philanthropy for Families
July 2, 2010 by Brenda
Filed under Family, Featured Posts, Green Reading, Things To Do
‘Saving the planet’ is a lofty and vague goal for even the sincerest of environmentalists and seems to fall well out of the reach of the everyday family, no matter how much recycling they do. It is difficult to imagine how the weekly refuse from one home can make a difference, until you find yourself [...]















