Green Getaways
Lisa McElroy
You may be committed to going green, but—what with kids and all their stuff—hitting the road with the family makes both the “going” and the “green” pretty tough. Here’s how to reduce your carbon footprint—and help your family appreciate the planet. For day trips Where to go: Does a nearby town have a botanical garden or a working organic …
An Eco-Prettier Petal
KIWI staff
A bouquet of fresh flowers? You shouldn’t have!—especially since the floral industry is one of the heaviest pesticide users, wreaking health havoc for the people who pick them and the environment. Next time, forgo conventional blooms in favor of ones certified sustainable by VeriFlora, an eco-labeling program for the floriculture and horticulture industries. You can locate some greener flowers near you …
