Podcasts of Note

We’re starting a new feature here on Swye. At least once a week, and hopfully more often, we’re going to connect you readers to podcasts and more from radio shows around the nation as well as independent podcasts as we discover them.
One of the finest sources of great reporting is National Public Radio. Our local […]

Paper or Plastic?

The recent announcement by Whole Foods regarding their ban of plastic bags has ignited a huge debate between several blogs. I first saw the post on TreeHugger, then saw the sarcastic counterpoint post on EcoGeek.org, but who’s right? Which is truly greener?
There’s no doubt that reusable bags are the best and greenest way to go […]

10 Simple Things You Can Do To Live More Naturally

Many people want to live a “greener” more natural life, but think it’s difficult, takes too much time, or is too expensive. None of these are true and with just a few simple adjustments, you can start living more naturally and feel better about how you live. Most of these will even save you money! […]

Wearable Collections Clothing Recycling

When your over last seasons clothing and finally decide to clean out those drawers and closets, don’t just throw away those old shirts and pants, recycle them! Giving old clothes to Salvation Army or Goodwill makes sense, but Wearable Collections Clothing Recycling gives you a better alternative: exporting it all to countries who really need […]

HE - Human-Electric Hybrid

One of the more interesting concepts in the Innovate or Die Contest is this entry for a human-electric hybrid. It’s not really a new shape or design entirely, but an interesting idea. The concept of using batteries on board regenerated by photovoltaic panels on the top and regenerative braking is cool for something like this, […]

The Story of Stuff

This is one of the best commentaries on the products we use and our impact on the environment and people from developing, consuming and discarding these products. With her simple to understand terms and it’s creative line drawings, Annie Leonard narrates the story presented by the Tides Foundation, Funders Workgroup for Sustainable Production and Consumption […]

Energy Vampires

Even though Swye is more focused on natural life, this chart was too good to pass up. You could argue that reducing your energy needs is living more naturally, so it fits.
GOOD magazine put together this Energy Vampire Chart showing some of our most commonly used household appliances and how much of an energy vampire […]

Swheat Scoop Cat Litter

My family has had a cat for as long as I can remember and I could never stand the smell of regular litter. I’ve tried so many different kinds of clay litter over the years from the granules to the clumping kind, and not one of them really worked the way I wanted them to.
Then […]

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