There's beauty in being eco-friendly and economical at the same time. And we're not just saying that because of Earth Day. Take a good look at your cleaning products and prepare to say goodbye to expensive specialty cleaners. It's time to repurpose some basic kitchen goods into super cleaners.

With the promise of Spring, we’re getting itchy for some quality outdoor time. Luckily for us, LA is home to many beautiful shared outdoor spaces. Even if you’re living in a concreted apartment complex, you can find a patch of earth to call your own. You can make it burst with veggies, and herbs, or even flowers. Yes, we’re talking about community gardens.

One of the more random traditions we have as Americans is designating months and days as a national this or that commemoration. Apparently, March is National Irish-American, Peanut, Nutrition, Frozen Food, Craft, and more month. It may be a bit silly, but RFB is in favor of all celebrations. So read on for a selection of some of our favorites.

It seems counterintuitive, I know. A business wants you to give them less of your hard-earned money? But it's true. The LADWP has programs in place that can help lower your bills (Low Income Rate Plan), can give you back some money (Rebates for energy and water efficiency) and may even give you some free stuff that will help you save money on your bills.

If you didn't know by now that being green could help you save green you clearly haven't been paying much attention. We've written a whole bunch of articles on the subject. Here's one more for good measure, with miscellaneous tips for ways to keep our planet healthy and your wallet fuller. Yay environment!

Saving the world is cool and all but sometimes it seems like a lot of work. To make real changes, you have to figure out why they make sense for your life. Being a Green Bum is all about figuring out how to save both kinds of green (money and the environment, duh) long term. Here are suggestions for reducing waste and cost in a room you use every day: the kitchen.