Lori Bongiorno is an environmental journalist and author of the recently published GREEN, GREENER, GREENEST: A Practical Guide to Making Eco-Smart Choices a Part of Your Life. The user-friendly guide to healthy and environment-friendly living covers everything from reading the labels of organic food to how to dispose of your old laptop. It helps readers choose the advice that fits their schedule, their budget, and their interests, with the understanding that there is never one "right way" to make a difference. Throughout the book she presents a three-tiered system of solutions, from easy and inexpensive, "green," to those requiring more effort and commitment, "greenest."

Lori has reported on a wide range of topics from green cleaning products to alternative energy since 2002 with work appearing in The Green Guide, Glamour, Women’s Health, and Verdant magazines, among other publications. She wrote a bi-monthly Green, Greener, Greenest Solutions column for Plenty Magazine. Lori was on staff at Business Week Magazine for six years before becoming a freelance writer.

Recent Blog Entries

  1. Three family getaways for under $500

    By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 1:28pm PDT for the_conscious_consumer 0 Comments

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    Enjoy the outdoors, explore local history, or experience life in different city without spending a bundle or leaving a huge impact. Read full post »

  2. Price of printing extra pages

    By Lori Bongiorno Posted Thu Jun 25, 2009 11:27am PDT for the_conscious_consumer 0 Comments

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    Extra printed pages are more than just an annoyance. They also waste a staggering amount of money. How much? Read full post »

  3. Three new things that make your life easier

    By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:38pm PDT for the_conscious_consumer 0 Comments

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    A fridge that reminds you when you're out of milk. Garden plants that water themselves. A pizza box that turns into plates. These inventions may be coming to a store near you. Read full post »

  4. How to detect misleading ads

    By Lori Bongiorno Posted Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:33am PDT for the_conscious_consumer 1 Comments

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    Look for these clues to determine if the claims an ad is making are legit or if a marketer is trying to mislead you into thinking a product is healthier, safer, or greener than it truly is. Read full post »

  5. How to stay cool and save money

    By Lori Bongiorno Posted Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:00pm PDT for the_conscious_consumer 12 Comments

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    You don't have to break the bank to beat the heat. There are plenty of easy things you can do to keep your energy costs down without sacrificing comfort. Read full post »

  6. Natural anti-aging tips

    By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Jun 9, 2009 12:15pm PDT for the_conscious_consumer 2 Comments

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    You don't have to spend a fortune on fancy creams and treatments to have younger looking skin. There are plenty of simple steps you can take every day to delay the natural aging process. Read full post »

  7. How to find a green job

    By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Jun 2, 2009 12:57pm PDT for the_conscious_consumer 5 Comments

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    The jury is still out on whether the reality of green jobs will live up to all the hype. But for now, here are answers to some very basic questions about what kinds of green jobs are being created and how to land them. Read full post »

  8. Vampire power costs

    By Lori Bongiorno Posted Wed May 27, 2009 10:57am PDT for the_conscious_consumer 274 Comments

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    Many electronic devices in our homes are using energy even while they are turned off or not being used, but how much money do these energy vampires really suck up? Read full post »

  9. Five tips to save cash this summer

    By Lori Bongiorno Posted Wed May 20, 2009 1:38pm PDT for the_conscious_consumer 4 Comments

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    Summer is right around the corner. Consider these cash saving tips as you make your summer plans. Read full post »

  10. Why are seasonal allergies lasting longer?

    By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue May 19, 2009 12:44pm PDT for the_conscious_consumer 16 Comments

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    Each year it seems like seasonal allergy symptoms are getting worse and lasting for a longer stretch. Studies are beginning to show that this is not only true, but that global warming may be partially responsible. Read full post »

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