I’ve talked a little before about how I review green products, but it’s been a while so I thought I’d revisit the topic; especially since I review a lot of green products. Also, it’s good to know about how to review green products on your own because you and your family are going to be the ones using the product. No matter how many reviews you read, people have varying opinions and not everyone’s green criteria is the same.
My green criteria is as follows and is mainly useful to you if you want to read the green product reviews I’ve …read more

This month we started taking a look at the cost of green products. So far we’ve discussed:

If green products are worth the extra cost
The number one tip for buying green products on a limited budget
Tips for buying green products on a limited budget

Besides the above choices there are other ways to find affordable green products. Such as:
Shop around. Like any products, green goods cost less at some places than others. If you’re not shopping around you’re likely not getting the best deal. To find a variety of green stores visit the National Green Pages and the Organic Consumers Association / …read more

We’re looking at whether or not green products are worth the extra cost. As I’ve noted earlier, I think green products are worth the cost and I think green products are attainable – even on a slim budget. But you have to follow some strategies. Yours may not be the same as mine, but below is what works for my son and me.

First read: The number one tip for buying green products on a limited budget
Other ways I’m able to afford green products on a slim budget…
I DON’T USE THE “I HAVE KIDS EXCUSE”:
Kids are so expensive and need so …read more

This week we’re looking (in part) at the money side of green. Yesterday I gave my thoughts on whether or not green products are worth the extra cost. Today we’ll start looking at why the cost of green is a major misconception.
Green to me is worth the cost and I’ll just go ahead and put it out there that I also don’t think green products are unattainable – even on a slim budget. Almost anyone can afford green products over conventional with some planning and strategy.

Where I’m coming from: Just so you don’t think I’m spouting total bunk about anyone …read more

There was recently a little debate about the cost of green school products in the blogosphere. It started when Green LA Girl posted about Sustainable Group’s Green Back to School kit a collection of schools supplies made with 85-100% post-consumer content that retails for $44.99. After that, Chris at Lighter Footstep wrote a post about how this kit is too costly and not worth the cost AND that items like this are likely why, “Consumers are becoming jaded toward green products.” I don’t agree with the Lighter Footstep post but to be fair Chris’ post did offer some great alternative green …read more