Welcome to Earth's Friends®, an eco-friendly living website created to gather support for our planet, spread the word on climate change and learn how to make a difference in the world by sharing ways to live a greener life.
Do you live in an urban area or on a college campus where your typical day-to-day routine doesn’t require a car? A car sharing service might be just the ticket if you only need occasional wheels…
Want to make some money off your gently used clothes and keep your unwanted stuff out of the landfills? You can sell used clothes through a thrift shop online. Some consignors have made more than $1,000 by utilizing these designer consignment websites…
Increasing your intake of nutrients is as easy as pouring a glass of water, adding a scoop of powder and stirring it. These powders claim to boost your energy, improve digestion, balance out your moods and more. Just because they all call themselves green superfood powder doesn’t mean they’re all equal. Some powders have higher nutritional value, and others have side effects you’ll want to avoid…
Weight Watchers, now rebranded as myWW, has been one of the most popular weight-loss diets for decades. Does Weight Watchers really work? And how hard (or easy) is it to follow? Our Weight Watchers review gives you all the information you need to see if it’s the best diet fit for your lifestyle…
The future looks dim for incandescent light bulbs, the world-changing invention introduced by Thomas Edison in 1879. Part of the blame goes to LED bulbs, also known as light-emitting diode light bulbs. However, the cost can sometimes deter buyers, so they turn to CFL bulbs, also known as compact fluorescent lamp bulbs. CFL bulbs also save consumers money and energy but not as much as LED bulbs over the long term. You may be saying, “But LED bulbs are more expensive than CFL bulbs.” That is true, but have you taken into consideration the lifespan and cost of energy? We’ll go over all the features of incandescent vs CFL vs LED light bulbs below…
Have you tried to lose weight on your own, only to be less than impressed with your results? Everyone who’s tried dieting has his or her own horror story — after all, who really wants to severely restrict their food intake? Often times, it’s much easier to lose weight if you have a specific program to follow, which is why commercial weight loss programs are so popular. And yes, some really do work…
Respect your mother! Mother Earth, that is! Earth Day is April 22. But you don’t need an excuse to save the planet or a complete overhaul to your lifestyle in order to make a difference. There are several ways to conserve energy and minor things you can do in order to help preserve the earth’s most precious resources. We’ll share some tips on how to conserve energy (and some money) both at home and at the office…
We spend one-third of our lives asleep. Would you rather spend that time with your face buried in man-made, synthetic materials or all-natural products that are 100% chemical-free? If you invest in organic food, beauty, personal hygiene and other health products, then spending a little extra for organic pillows is a small price to pay for all the benefits (better sleep, decrease in allergies and improved orthopedic ailments to name a few)…
If you’re a big tea fan, you have many monthly tea services that deliver directly to your doorstep to choose from. Which is the best tea of the month club for you? We’ve reviewed and categorized them depending on the type of “tea drinker” you are — and we have reviews of other companies that might suit your needs…
Have you packed your lantern for an outdoor adventure only to realize the batteries are dead? Forget the batteries and go green with these solar powered lanterns. Not only do they take up little space in your bag, but they’re also lightweight compared to the typical lantern…
A solar charger can power your phone, GoPro and any other device that uses a USB plugin. Read our solar cell phone charger reviews to see which one is the best fit for you.
