By Reggie Solomon

At Urban Garden Casual, the desire to live green extends beyond our backyard, windowsill and container gardens.

Greener and more sustainable living is something we strive for everyday.

However, deciding to move towards greener and more sustainable living so we minimize our carbon footprint and environmental impact isn’t something big we decide all at once - it’s the sum of many small decisions we make every day.

This is why we are pleased highlight 1Green Product which offers news and reviews on some of  the best green products you can buy - today.   Whether it’s choosing a dishwashing detergent or choosing a hotel to lay your head,  integrating eco-friendly products and service options into our everyday decision-making gives us the opportunity to move towards creating a cleaner environment today to bequeath to future generations.

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By Michael Nolan

In recent years we have been hearing more and more about how our individual carbon footprint has an effect on the world in which we live.

Nearly every aspect of our lives affect our carbon footprint, but we as urban gardeners have the ability to reduce our own footprint and help to beautiful our surroundings and clean the air we breathe at the same time.

Not only is growing your own urban garden enjoyable, thrifty and healthy, it reduces your impact on the environment substantially.

1. Urban Gardens Reduce Fuel Costs
The more we grow, the less we rely on food Read the rest of this entry »