Ecological Footprint

Same as the Old Toss

Ask Umbra on (gasp) throwing stuff out 10
Posted 4 months, 1 week ago
It's been a year since today's letter-writer switched to less-toxic cosmetics, but she still can't figure out how to get rid of the old ones. Umbra advises.
Ask Umbra’s video advice on saving money (and water) in the toilet 12
Posted 4 months, 1 week ago
Ask Umbra’s video advice on grilling 2
Posted 5 months ago
Handle With Care

Ask Umbra on moving cross-country 3
Posted 5 months ago
A letter-writer moving from New York to Los Angeles wonders which is the greener option, renting a truck or ditching her stuff and flying. Umbra counsels her to think outside the box.
It Might as Well Be Spring

Ask Umbra on sparkling water 7
Posted 5 months, 1 week ago
Two gals from Alabama love to drink bubbly water -- but a little guilt is beginning to soak into their souls. Can Umbra quench their thirst for knowledge about the eco-effects of their fav bev?
Ask Umbra’s video advice on showering 10
Posted 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Bra Va

Ask Umbra on eco-undies 14
Posted 6 months ago
What have you got on under there? Umbra covers the topic of green unmentionables.
Ask Umbra on how to be a green wedding guest 1
Posted 6 months, 2 weeks ago
With These Savings, I Thee Wed

Say “I do” to a green wedding on a budget 4
Posted 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Is it possible to have an ecofriendly "I do" on a budget? Here are some tips for tying the knot without tying up all your resources.
Ask Umbra’s video advice on battery recycling 0
Posted 8 months, 1 week ago
Beyond Carbon

Umbra on the other greenhouse gases 0
Posted 8 months, 1 week ago
Trying to reduce your carbon footprint, but worried about toeing the line? Umbra has a sole-ution.
Hard, Ain't It Hard

Umbra on water softeners 0
Posted 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Got hard water issues? Umbra divines a solution.
What is the most unsustainable piece of junk you own? 0
Posted 8 months, 3 weeks ago
The NYT asks: are we shaming our politicians about their lifestyles enough? 10
Posted 9 months ago
Sip Siding

Umbra on beer and wine 15
Posted 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Greenpeace assesses the carbon footprint of Obama’s stimulus plan 5
Posted 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Ask Umbra’s video advice on how to be a more loving Valentine 0
Posted 10 months ago
Gee, Thanks

Umbra on gift cards 10
Posted 10 months, 1 week ago
Do the emissions from a single Google search matter? 1
Posted 10 months, 3 weeks ago
All's Well That Ends Oil

Umbra on biodiesel vs. hybrids 12
Posted 10 months, 3 weeks ago