Tag Archives: YES! Magazine

YES! Magazine Offices are on Bainbridge Island, WA

YES! Magazine would like you to know that their offices are on Bainbridge Island, just off of busy Madison Ave. at 284 Madrona Way NE. They’ve been toiling away in near obscurity for seventeen years while their worldwide presence grows, … Continue reading

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Green Gift Ideas

What to give a low-carbon girl on her birthday? That’s what some of my friends were thinking about this year and several came up with some pretty crafty solutions. Upcycle, Reuse, Repeat As you probably know, plastic has become the … Continue reading

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What About a Composting Toilet?

Last week I ran into a colleague on the ferry and we spent the half an hour trip talking about how he has gone OFF THE GRID. Yes, that’s right. Armageddon could hit tomorrow and he and his wife would … Continue reading

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Electronic Media Hell and other Recycling Stories

“You’re not throwing out your 2001 files,” my husband asked, his voice dripping with sarcasm, as he helped me carry plastic bins down the attic stairs. Yes, yes, I am – finally! Besides throwing heaps of paper into the recycle … Continue reading

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A Quick Word About Christmas

Christmas can be a tricky time, I’m realizing, for those of us trying to reduce our carbon footprint while not appearing to be a total humbug. Here are a few tips: Christmas Trees Ok, so by now, you’ve probably purchased … Continue reading

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