Aquaponics... Who Knew?
Did you know that The Green Project has something called a GRAZE+GROW workshop series, with free workshops every first and third Saturday of the month? And did you know that every two hour workshop...
View ArticleGenetically Modified Organisms Split Genes, and Opinions
Fact: two-thirds of the processed foods sold in the U.S. contain ingredients from GMOs… but what exactly is a GMO? GMO stands for "genetically modified organism", and is the result of a lab process...
View ArticleWhen Dreams Become Reality: Glass Recycling Comes to New Orleans
A lot of New Orleanians will tell you that the glass is half empty when it comes to glass recycling in this city. The question that drives everyone to drink is always ‘when is glass recycling coming?!’
View ArticleDeet-Free Ways To Ward Off Bugs
The thunderstorms are rolling through, the humidity’s rising, and we all know what’s next… bugs. Ones that bite, ones that sting, ones that just gross you out. Nonetheless, they all have one thing in...
View ArticleTips On DIY Cosmetics For Easy, Healthy Beauty
You’ve likely heard the expression “beauty is only skin deep”, but with the estimated 11,000 unique chemical ingredients we are exposed to through our personal care products every single day, the...
View ArticleBuying In Bulk? There's An App For That
With the cost of makin’ groceries steadily increasing every day, maybe it’s time for us to revisit buying in bulk. I’m not suggesting that we all run out to the big box warehouse store for 20 dozen...
View ArticleWhy Hybrid Cars Are Winning the Eco-Friendly Fight
Shopping for a car can be a real headache, especially for the eco-conscious consumer. Is electric really best? How about a hybrid? What if I just buy a used gasoline-powered car? The answer is…it...
View ArticleSummer Energy Saving Tips... You Know You Want 'Em
It’s summertime and the livin’s easy, but in the South, we know that it’s down right hot. To save money on energy bills, try these tips.
View ArticleGreen Tips On 'Hypermiling'
You know the old saying: "If you give him an inch, he’ll take a mile." There couldn’t be more perfect of a way to describe hypermiling. Not familiar with the term? It’s the science and craft behind...
View ArticleA New Restaurant Group = Green Cuisine
New Orleans is a city that has long been known for its amazing cuisine, but not exactly for being the most green. Our recipe for success is delicious, but lacks some very important: environmentally...
View ArticleThe Green Minute: Reduce, Reuse, Repair
Reduce, reuse and recycle — or the three Rs — are well known as the pathway to green. But there is an R that has been routinely left out. The R for REPAIR. Unlike our grandparents, we regularly replace...
View ArticleThe Green Minute: NOLA Trash Mob
We’ve all heard the phrase "One man’s trash is another man’s treasure," but what about "One city’s trash is another man’s mission?" Enter the NOLA Trash Mob. Started about nine months ago by two local...
View ArticleThe Green Minute: Got Allergies?
Spring is in the air and so are the allergens! Yes, it’s allergy season. While it might seem counterintuitive, most experts agree that as we spend more and more time indoors, our allergic reactions...
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