Samantha Tackeff

Samantha spends a lot of time in town coffee shops reading about all things green. In between her Internet and caffeine binges, she likes converting these ideas into action, be it by working at her organic farmshare, shopping locally, or serving on her town’s Energy Committee. She believes strongly that a sustainable lifestyle should be fun, easy, and affordable for everyone. Living green shouldn’t be about sacrifice, but rather about avoiding unchecked exploitation of our resources. Samantha graduated college with a double major in Environmental Studies and Architecture. Her passions include good food, good design, and the Boston Red Sox. Her favorite shade of green is dark moss.

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Forced to wear shoes? Consider Vibram Five Fingers.

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Samantha Tackeff .

As a child, I spent most of my summers avoiding shoes like the plague, and still feel stifled if I’m forced to wear a sock. There is something so exhilarating to feeling the earth underneath you (until that is you have to walk in a public place or step on a bottle cap or a [...]

Blog Action Day: Poverty and the Environment

Posted on October 15, 2008 by Samantha Tackeff .

Today is Blog Action Day! Today bloggers unite to raise awareness about one issue: poverty.
Globally, poverty is inextricably linked with the environment. There are many green things you can do combat poverty by considering the environment as well. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but five quick ways to get started.

Reclaimed Wood Vase

Posted on October 13, 2008 by Samantha Tackeff .

When decorating my own home, I look out specifically for creative and unique pieces that incorporate sustainable design (and won’t cost me a fortune). This tree stump vase is hand-carved from reclaimed wood. The simple, elegant design brings nature back into the home in this functional vessel. It can be found at Takashimaya, the upscale [...]

(Monday) Funnies: Send an e-card

Posted on October 6, 2008 by Samantha Tackeff .

Fed up with reading about the current news? Take a moment to send a humorous e-card to your friends. The added bonus: e-cards are a great way to show people you care, without creating paper waste. Get this polar bear card, or check out the whole line of witty cards at someecards for any occasion.

Nature Inspired USB Sticks

Posted on October 4, 2008 by Samantha Tackeff .

Studio OOOMS, a quirky design firm from the Netherlands has come up with a way to bring nature back into the office with their Wooden USB stick. At just over a hundred dollars, they aren’t cheap, but consider it a functional piece of art. They can be found here in the U.S. at the Cooper [...]

Tempting Eve…Again.

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Samantha Tackeff .

It’s still apple season on the east coast! Take advantage of this wonderful time of year and go apple picking this weekend! Many local orchards have ‘Pick Your Own’ hours, a wonderful opportunity for a family field trip. Supporting local orchards is a benefit to your community, and it also protects the varietals of apples [...]

Bag Another Day: The Best Ways to Reuse Plastic Bags

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Samantha Tackeff .

Switching over to reusable bags is a necessary change that we should all be making both a habit and a rule. Unfortunately, at times many people still find themselves with some extra plastic bags on their hands when they forget their reusables or from an unplanned shopping trip. Instead of guiltily throwing them out (Yes! [...]

Pre-fab 101: Green Field Trip to the MOMA

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Samantha Tackeff .

If you happen to be any where near New York City in the next few weeks, be sure to check out Home Delivery: Fabricating the Modern Dwelling at the MOMA before it closes on October 20th. Prefabricated building is a great option for those interested in a more sustainable home. Prefab integrates green concepts, architectural [...]

Green On The Go: The Bento Lunch

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Samantha Tackeff .

Bento is the term for the Japanese lunch box, and is essentially the art of packing a really great lunch in small portable and reusable containers that is both practical for the environment, the wallet, the waist and aesthetically pleasing to boot.

Here’s my card… and a Cool DIY

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Samantha Tackeff .

Networking is a great way to find out about new green ideas, products and jobs to help upgrade your life. The green blogger EcoFrenzy recently published a great article about green networking, and I decided to follow a few of her tips to meet some new like-minded people.

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