Livingreen’s Eco-Friendly Transportation Steps
Livingreen, a premier Eco-lifestyle retailer, has taken yet another pioneering leap in Eco responsibility. Livingreen has converted their delivery vehicle to the new Hino Diesel-Electric. The Hino...
View ArticleElectronics Cold Turkey (Vacation Must Now Work Harder)
Electronics Cold Turkey (Vacation Must Now Work Harder) By James Heaton I took my family on vacation to a place with no electricity and no running water. We stayed there for ten days. It was...
View Article5 Easy, Eco Friendly Design Tips
Eco friendly design doesn’t have to be difficult. Keep in mind these five easy tips and you will be on your way to creating a healthy, environmentally friendly interior living space. 1. Zero VOC,...
View ArticleGuest Blog Post from Jay Watts of AFM Safecoat, our expert on all things AFM!
Three step approach to sealing out off gassing from new carpet.
View ArticleEcofacts V.8 n. 36 More from Ireland and Germany
Going to the southwest coast of Ireland - West Cork - made me want to spread my wings, so to speak, and rent a bike. The countryside and coast were so beautiful, but oddly there were few bikes to be...
View ArticleGuest Blogger, Nick Canelake, With the Story of Mrs Meyers
Livingreen friend and my friend and colleague, Nick Canelake, kindly fills us in on what’s new and noteworthy at Mrs. Meyers. “MRS. MEYER’S CLEAN DAY“Smells like a garden – cleans like the dickens,”...
View ArticleThe Aromatherapeutic World of Caldrea Seen Through the Informed Eyes of Guest...
Another informed post from guest blogger, Nick Canelake, about the luxuriously scented Caldrea products featured at Livingreen. CALDREA “Caldrea’s founding principle is that caring for your home should...
View ArticleMade in the U.S.A.
So now that the idea of Made in America sounds good, how does the consumer know what to purchase. How does the consumer buy with confidence? Livingreen has been working with and selling eco-friendly,...
View ArticleGreen Start Ups – Succulents
Lulu’s Sexy Succulents > Those living in arid climates know the benefits of succulents. Succulents can be found in a wide range of design and colors and there are many species to choose from. More...
View ArticleGreen Start Ups – Surfing
Over the years, livingreen has figured into surf culture in a variety of ways. At the first livingreen store two blocks from the beach in Santa Barbara, it was not uncommon for employees to run out...
View ArticleGreen Start Ups – Health Foods
For obvious reasons many food and beverage businesses rely on livingreen for paint and materials. A recent example in Santa Barbara is Kotuku, an elixir bar and super food store located in front of...
View ArticleGreen Start Ups – Juice Bars
For several years one could find freshly squeezed juice in a variety of stores. The usual suspects were orange or carrot juice with an occasional spinach juice thrown into the mix. So the choices...
View ArticleGreen Start Ups – Carpet Cleaning
There are several cleaning systems for carpets. The most common systems rely on steam and can leave a soapy residue or moisture which could possibly mold. Some systems like dry carpet cleaning were...
View ArticleTurn Back Your Clocks…Turn On the Lamps (LED That Is)
With this year’s end of daylight savings time happening this weekend, we will not only turn our clocks back one hour but may need to turn our lights on earlier each day. THINK LED. LED (light...
View ArticleGreen Start Ups – Surplus
Following World War II America found itself with a variety of goods which had been created in abundance for the war effort. Stores sprang up across the country selling the war surplus and one could...
View ArticleOutdoor Lantern…Powered by a Tea Light
This attractive outdoor lantern provides ample ambient light and is powered by one tiny tea light. That is energy efficiency at its best! These lanterns make a great housewarming, wedding, birthday or...
View ArticleHoliday Contest! This is how I am livingreen
We are always impressed with the ways in which our customers find ways to give back to the planet by livingreen every day. And we’ve decided to thank you for the ways in which you pay it forward to...
View ArticleLa Chamba Cookware and Plates
Although the design and making of La Chamba Kitchenware can be traced back centuries, this is a product that has thoroughly adapted to modern times. La Chamba Cookware is still made in the...
View ArticleGreat Gift Ideas for the Kitchen – Butcher Blocks Made to Last
Here is a unique gift idea for the kitchen from Tree & Company. From November 24 to November 30th, livingreen will offer these sturdy and unique butcher blocks at 10% off. ENVIRONMENTALLY...
View ArticleWe’re Dreaming of a GREEN Christmas
Are you dreaming of one, too? This year, deck your halls with eco-friendly ornaments for just $1 each and save some green while going green! While supplies last only in our Culver City store....
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