The Budget Ecoist- Eco Living on a Budget

Wheatware's mission? "Save virgin forests and reduce oil dependency." They're ambitious goals for a company that sells flatware, hangers, drumsticks, golf tees and more sundry items but seeing as all their ordinary household items are made of wheat and biodegradable resin, Wheatware has a fighting chance. Purchase their flatware for a party instead of plastic forks that will remain buried in landfills forever. The forks, knives and spoons are....

When eco-friendly gals pamper themselves, they consider the products they use just as carefully as they peruse the day's green news. That's why we're raving about Shea Terra Organics, a company that offers all natural face and bath products. The Budget Fashionista is giving away FIVE Shea Terra Organics gift sets. They include the Bourbon Vanilla Indigenous Silk & Shea Shower Elixir, the Silk & Shea Butter Lotion, the Shea Butter Dead Sea Salt....

We've resigned myself to the fact that natural and organic products are more expensive than their evil twins. Organic foods, biodegradable cleaning products, and hybrid vehicles are all pricier than their traditional counterparts. So whenever we find a natural/organic product that's cheaper than it's earth-killing alternative (or darn close), we're positively giddy. Price is the main barrier we face when trying to be greener, and we're sure many....

Ah, yes, the joys of cleaning. What's that? You don't enjoy wiping counters, scrubbing the oven and de-greasing the stove? Yeah, we don't like it very much either, especially because most cleaning products use harsh, smelly chemicals that compel us to avoid touching our faces or any children until we wash our hands after use. Thankfully, EcoDiscoveries has saved our noses and our kitchens. The Budget Ecoist is helping you clean, eco-friendly....

In our green home, we're always looking for small ways to reduce our energy consumption and electricity bills. We're in love with Bedol's water-powered clock. One less thing to plug in is always good, but these little fellows are so adorable that we're going to buy them for our friends and family. And at 16 bucks, we can afford to. They come in blue, green, charcoal and orange. All you have to do is fill up the tank with water and it'll tell....