Happy Fourth of July! We know that you must already be celebrating in green style — with biodegradable plates , composting bins and maybe even some eco-friendly fireworks . But if you are having an itch that you still could do something to green your holiday weekend, here are a few ...

Happy Independence Day! We wish you a safe and happy holiday weekend. If your family is like ours, you're likely having a picnic this weekend as part of your celebrations. My mother-in-law was famous for bringing homemade ice cream, which we all had to take turns cranking. So, in honor of ...

What’s not to love about fireworks? Bright bursts of color, awe-inspiring flashes of light… asthma ??!!! More and more people have been voicing their concerns about the health risks (from particle-filled smoke and lung-clogging antimony to heart-toxic Barium and ...

Should all public fireworks displays be banned? Have you prepped the grill for a green bbq session? What organic ice creams will satisfy an Independence Day craving? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips. Stephen Colbert: Fourth of July Under ...

Tomorrow the country will be celebrating its Independence Day, and that means 4th of July fireworks will be lighting up skies all across America. Unfortunately those awe-inspiring explosions and breathtaking burst of color can do some fairly significant damage in the short time they’re ...

To celebrate the 4th of July, we encourage you to savor. This means to delicately notice every moment, every bite of summer salad, every s’more. If you’re planning to gather around a bonfire, watch the fireworks, or go to bed early with a loved one—savor it! There’s nothing ...

The Independence Day (July 4th) weekend in DC means huge crowds of tourists, traffic delays, and fantastic fireworks. In past years, we've watched the fireworks from U Street rooftops, friends' balconies in Columbia Heights, and the Marine Corps Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington (great view, ...

Today Eco-Libris blog is happy to bring you a a special guest column of our friends at RecycleBank for the upcoming holiday. It presents you with an easy and important way to show your love for your country and not only on the 4th of July, but actually every day! Recycling…as American as ...

Light the Fireworks with this Red, White and Blue Berry Tart By Jennifer Spaide  Independence Day is an All-American favorite where...

Tight budgets are causing cities across the country to skip fireworks displays for their Fourth of July celebrations. read more