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How would you cope with the challenge of giving up on consumerism for a full year? Not spending any money besides your standard everyday expenses like your mortgage

It’s the holiday weekend, one that celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence way back in 1776.

Nothing spruces up a room like a good art piece. For me, mosaics always do the trick. Be it a mosaic table top or a mosaic-tiled flower pot, mosaics add a lot of life and vibrancy wherever they may be placed.

Sydney, Australia was home to the first Earth Hour in 2007. On that day, 2.2 million homes and businesses across the city turned out their lights for one hour – a stand against climate change. A year later, Earth Hour went global. And we want to know – how did you take part?

I have traveled around Central America over the past few years and have found that when it comes to eco travel, Costa Rica and Nicaragua have the best bang for your buck.

Making some greener resolutions this year? We doubt you’re alone. This is a great time to make changes to your lifestyle that will benefit you, your community and the planet.

Have eco-related words that you just can’t wait to get out? Chances are, we’d like you on our team! Join us as a contributing writer at ecoki.com to spread the word with your favourite news, reviews, and how-to’s.

All the crew at ecoki wish you a wonderful Christmas and holiday season! May it be filled with fun get togethers, heart-warming moments, and everything else that makes the season bright.

For many people the holidays are a time of excess. Excessive drinking, excessive eating (I had three desserts at Thanksgiving…), excessive shopping, et cetera. And every holiday season that amounts to a 25% increase in landfill waste.

Who doesn’t love the sale of the year, picking up your must-haves and wish lists on America’s biggest shopping day. We’ve searched for our favourites today, delivering to you the best in green shopping.