At ConservingNow.com we are always inspired by our fans "green" actions in their daily lives.  I loved this article about how "green" previous generations were - and what a change in attitude the current generations are facing.  The author is right to note that in my generation we would have been horrified to bring lunches in used plastic yogurt containers.  S

It is always inspiring to see smaller towns and cities take the lead in reducing plastic bag consumption.  The Colorado Association of Ski Towns is a perfect example of a local drive to do something incredible for the environment.  Here's the latest update on where the cities and towns rank.

As more and more cities and towns across the world ban or tax plastic bags, the momentum against plastic bag use is really picking up.  One blogger in Chicago questions how Mexico City is able to ban on non-biodegradeable plastic bags, and yet a progressive city like Chicago cannot?  At ConservingNow.com we are inspired by all cities, large and small, and their commitment to ridding o

Much of the talk lately about banning plastic bags has been about big cities around the world.  Small cities and towns are equally as interested in the issue, and are finding clever ways to appraoch the problem of plastic bag waste (though on a much smaller budget).  A small town in Exmouth, United Kingdom has launched a two week campaign that appears to be having great success.