Sayward Rebhal

Stop! Were you about to toss that t-shirt into the trash? And those shredded jeans too? Step away from the garbage can! Stained work shirts and threadbare jammies and even worn out...

Is healthy eating expensive? Well . . . yes and no. “Expensive” is a relative term, but before we even get into all that, let’s take a moment to define what we mean...

But first, it’s confession time again. See, I don’t actually drink cola. . . ever. So perhaps I shouldn’t be appointed as the arbiter of your soft drink’s destiny?...

Making a major lifestyle shift can often seem daunting, and sometimes the simple act of getting started is enough to stop you in your tracks. That initial hurdle can be so intimidating....

The 21st century world is a very unnatural time to live in. And for the most part, that’s just peachy keen. The Internet, for example, is one modern invention I’m pretty...

Home composting isn’t just for farmers anymore! The practice is becoming increasingly popular among urban environmentalists who are eager to cut their landfill contributions:...

It seems that these days, newspapers are heading in the same direction as our old friend the dodo. Circulation of all things printed has plummeted. More and more people are turning...

As far as I’m concerned, winter doesn’t have many redeeming qualities. When I moved from Southern California to Portland, it took me all of one full winter to conclusively...

Many years ago, I set about giving my home a complete “green makeover”, and homemade laundry detergent was the very first thing I tackled. I devised a recipe that worked like a...

I’m a pretty progressive gal. I make “Socially Conscious, Totally Fabulous” my mantra, and I’ve got my green routine down to a science. Mostly. My kitchen and...