Dede's Green Scene - Reduce, Reuse, Reverb

I know people say that music heals the soul, but can it also heal our planet? Although music concerts are awesome, they produce a lot of waste and consume tons of energy. The concert may only last a few hours, but it has a damaging effect on the environment. Adam Gardner and his wife, environmentalist Lauren Sullivan, formed Reverb. Reverb is a non-profit organization that helps artists green their tours and educate concert-goers about environmental issues. Since it began in 2004, Reverb has greened over 81 major musical tours including Dave Mathews Band, Maroon 5, Jack Johnson and Sheryl Crow.

A Truly Green St. Patrick's Day

Sure, St. Patrick's day is all about being green, but there's more to this - or any - celebration than the exact shade of your streamers and beer. When you're planning the party, keep in mind that there are many ways to stay on nature's good side.

Chryso's Beauty Buys: Eco-Friendly Mascara

Welcome to my beauty column! We will devote this space to a new product category for the month, be it body wash, nail polish, or bath salts. We’ll let you know which brand outshines the other in the categories of safety, environmental responsiveness, packaging, practicality, and results so that you can make informed choices about what you slather on, dust on, and lather up with. This month we take on mascara…

"Be Mine", "Kiss Me" and "Nature Lover"? Valentine's Day isn't all about pink and red.

A box of chocolates and a bouquet of flowers is traditional and sweet, but are they always eco-mindful? Instead of purchasing that cheap heart-shaped box of chocolates at your local convenience store, try organic sweets. They may cost a few more bucks, but you and your Valentine can rest easy that these confections have a low impact on the environment.

Dede's Green Scene: Red, Hot and Green!

You may recognize Carter Oosterhouse from the TLC show “Trading Spaces,” but now he is imparting his green living knowledge on viewers everywhere. He not only hosts his own show on HGTV, but he lends his eco-friendly expertise to the Rachael Ray show and is now giving Broadway a green hand.

Green Energy

What can you do as a homeowner or renter to reduce your energy use?  Here are some tips on energy efficiency and ways to use renewable energy sources instead of coal based energy.

Dede's Green Scene: NBC's Green Week!

When NBC viewers spy a green peacock in the lower left-hand corner of their screen, they know that Green Week has arrived! NBC launched its first official green week in November of 2007 and it has continued this tradition annually with a full week of NBC programs that focus on environmental issues. NBC also includes special segments on how viewers can green their homes, presented by some of the network's biggest stars. Even though November has come and gone, we can still use these green tips all year round.

Chryso's Beauty Buys: Eco-Friendly Nail Polish

Welcome to my beauty column! We will devote this space to a new product category for the month, be it body wash, nail polish, or bath salts. We’ll let you know which brand outshines the other in the categories of safety, environmental responsiveness, packaging, practicality, and results so that you can make informed choices about what you slather on, dust on, and lather up with. This month we take on nail polish.

Happy Chrismahanakwanzakah!

So the Jack-o-lantern is in the compost and the Thanksgiving meal is probably still in your tummy...and before you know it, the holidays are among us. That's right---it's time to start shopping, decorate your home and celebrate the season with family and friends. But before you put up ole' Tannenbaum or take out the Menorah, consider how you can be a little more environmentally responsible this holiday season.

Dede's Green Scene: The Broadway Green Alliance

Start spreading the news – Broadway is going green! The Broadway Green Alliance (BGA), in collaboration with the National Resource Defense Council (NRDC) and support from the Mayor’s Office of Long Term Sustainability, is working with theaters to modify their practices to reduce their environmental impact and carbon footprint.