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. The dark side of bacon

    By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Feb 9, 2010 7:53am PST for the_conscious_consumer 9 Comments

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    Love bacon? Don't let it clog up the drain! Read full post »

  2. Energy vampires: Is it worth it to unplug your electronics?

    By Lori Bongiorno Posted Mon Feb 8, 2010 4:53pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 165 Comments

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    You can save money by unplugging and using power strips. But you might save bigger bucks with less effort. Read full post »

  3. When does “Cash for Refrigerators” start in your state?

    By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Feb 2, 2010 11:36am PST for the_conscious_consumer 44 Comments

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    Get the most out of this latest stimulus program, while saving energy and money at home. Read full post »

  4. How to live well on less income

    By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Jan 26, 2010 1:30pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 10 Comments

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    One family voluntarily lives on less than the median national income and gives away most of their salary to charity. Learn from their happy, affordable lifestyle when times are tough. Read full post »

  5. Beyond Netflix: Renting movies on the cheap

    By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Jan 19, 2010 1:19pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 4 Comments

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    Save money and eliminate stamps or trips to the store with these great video viewing options. Read full post »

  6. Is plastic making us fatter?

    By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Jan 12, 2010 1:30pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 4 Comments

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    Chemicals in common plastic may make it harder for you to lose weight. Read full post »

  7. How to get ready for Cash for Caulkers

    By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Jan 5, 2010 1:52pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 101 Comments

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    The proposed homeowner stimulus program hasn't started yet, but you can prepare now. Read full post »

  8. Getting rid of old stuff

    By Lori Bongiorno Posted Mon Dec 21, 2009 9:24am PST for the_conscious_consumer 7 Comments

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    Wondering what to do with all the old stuff now that you've gotten a bunch of new things for the holidays? Reduce, reuse, and recycle your way into the New Year. Read full post »

  9. Last-minute tax deductions

    By Lori Bongiorno Posted Fri Dec 18, 2009 12:06pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 0 Comments

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    You don't need an accountant to knock a few bucks off your taxes before the end of the year. Read full post »

  10. Free Shipping Day is December 17

    By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Dec 15, 2009 3:20pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 0 Comments

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    Hundreds of retailers offer free shipping this one day. It's good for your wallet and the planet. Read full post »

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