U is for Upcycle...

What is upcycling?  How is recycling defined?  And, aren't upcycling and recycling the same? 

Let's start with the more familiar, recycling.  Recycling, is also called downcycling...

To read the rest of this interesting, informative,  and compelling post, please visit:
http://alacartegreen.blogspot.com/2011/05/u-is-for-upcycle.html

Great Green Gifts for Mother's Day!

Mother's Day is almost here,                            
and I got to thinking...
besides a poem from the kids,
what kinds of gifts would
spread a grin from ear to ear
for eco-moms far and near?

For more than a dozen ideas that may elicit a smile from your favorite eco-chic Mom, and my top pick, check out
A La Carte Green's post: 
http://alacartegreen.blogspot.com/2011/05/great-green-gifts-for-mothers-day.html

Life is...

Life is like a wave...you can't change how it breaks, but you can change the way you ride it...