http://www.wral.com/news/local/blog/2856430/Tara Stanford explores what being “green” really means? How can I become greener? Do I have to trade my car to be green? Can I wear make-up and still be green? Is it easy to incorporate “greenness” into my daily life? What are the benefits of being green; is it really going to make a difference? Can I green-up my lifestyle and still take advantage of my own luxuries?Copyright 2009 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:06:06 -0400Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:06:06 -040060http://www.wral.com/news/local/blogpost/3401179/Green Meter: light greenTue, 19 Aug 2008 15:06:06 -0400Newshttp://www.wral.com/news/local/blogpost/3401179/http://www.wral.com/news/local/blogpost/3393898/<img src="http://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/2008/08/18/3393912/bottledwater-100x75.jpg" alt="Bottled Water" />Americans purchase more than 8 billion gallons of bottled water annually, which is estimated at one 8 ounce serving per person per day; this amounts to approximately 22 gallons per person per year. The bottled water industry boasts over $11 billion in sales. But environmentally, bottled water consumes a tremendous amount of resources and ditching it is a fast and easy way to green your living.Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:18:17 -0400Newshttp://www.wral.com/news/local/blogpost/3393898/http://www.wral.com/news/local/blogpost/3299627/<img src="http://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/2008/07/29/3299745/3299745-1250196756-160x120.jpg" alt="Backyard chickens: gold laced wyandottes" />Green meter: dark greenWed, 30 Jul 2008 07:48:00 -0400Newshttp://www.wral.com/news/local/blogpost/3299627/http://www.wral.com/news/local/blogpost/3299330/<img src="http://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/5oys/2008/07/22/3251803/18806-plato-100x75.jpg" alt="Save money on back to school clothes" />Look good in your new (to you) green wardrobe this coming fall! Greening your wardrobe is as simple as shopping at a charity re-use shop (like Goodwill or the Salvation Army) or consignment shops. I am always surprised at the finds at our local Goodwill. I have often found like-new or brand new garments for all the members of my family. Most consignment shops are very selective in the articles of clothing they will take, so finding hot fashion at good deals are par for the course at many consignment shops.Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:52:03 -0400Newshttp://www.wral.com/news/local/blogpost/3299330/http://www.wral.com/news/local/blogpost/3243477/<img src="http://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/2008/07/21/3243536/gardenbarre_-56x75.jpg" alt="Rain Barrel" />Green meter: medium greenMon, 21 Jul 2008 14:56:51 -0400Newshttp://www.wral.com/news/local/blogpost/3243477/http://www.wral.com/news/local/blogpost/3228310/<img src="http://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/local/2008/07/10/3186547/drought_map_2008_0708-100x75.jpg" alt="Drought map for July 8, 2008" />Suggestions for conserving water in your home. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:51:48 -0400Newshttp://www.wral.com/news/local/blogpost/3228310/http://www.wral.com/news/local/blogpost/3200298/I recently happened across this excellent article that lists 163+ items that you can compost in your home composted at PlanTea, Inc.Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:01:41 -0400Newshttp://www.wral.com/news/local/blogpost/3200298/http://www.wral.com/news/local/blogpost/3153579/<img src="http://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/news/technology/2007/05/25/1444926/grill-100x75.jpg" alt="grilling" />Suggestions for making your outdoor cooking and eating greener.Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:55:22 -0400Newshttp://www.wral.com/news/local/blogpost/3153579/http://www.wral.com/news/local/blogpost/3079679/<img src="http://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/lifestyles/house_and_home/2007/06/18/1509385/crocs-100x66.jpg" alt="Crocs" />Recycle your Crocs shoes through the SolesUnited Program.Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:26:35 -0400Newshttp://www.wral.com/news/local/blogpost/3079679/http://www.wral.com/news/local/blogpost/3060546/<img src="http://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/golo/2008/06/11/3028137/golo-groups_stacked-logo-100x75.jpg" alt="Golo Groups Logo " />Golo greenie group is an excellent resource for aspiring and true greenies.Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:46:13 -0400Newshttp://www.wral.com/news/local/blogpost/3060546/