Let’s go on a whirlwind tour of the globe and find the most interesting ways to re-/upcycle vintage mason jars! Read on for ideas that will save you from disposable cups and earn you extra street cred on the way.

A sure sign that Halloween has passed us by – the sight of dozens of carved, soggy, perhaps squirrel-chewed Jack O’ Lanterns sitting on the curb. Nearly half of all U.S. households carve a pumpkin every year (at least one!). That’s a lot of waste if even some of us just toss them in the garbage. Read on to find out 10 creative ways to recycle that pumpkin.

Join our Twitter chat with our guest, Priya, for organic natural skincare advice!

Predicting the future of vegetarian food at the Vegetarian Food Fest. 6 reasons to get excited about healthy choices for you and the planet!

Did you know that spending $100 at your neighborhood’s independent businesses creates $68 in additional local economic activity, while spending $100 at a chain produces only $43 worth of local impact? What other benefits are there to buying locally?

Grassroots has been online for over five years and we are continuing to add to our online presence to make it easier for you to be a part of our community. At Grassroots we see ourselves as more than just a store, and we hope that you do too.

Welcome to the first installment of the Ecopreneur blog – an informal and personal extension of the business side of my life you’re already familiar with if you shop at Grassroots or attend our workshops. I hope you’ll enjoy getting to know me on a more casual level, join the discussion, share your views and experiences.