Organic Beer for St. Patrick’s Day & The Rest of the Year, Too
If you’re looking for green beer for St. Patrick’s Day or any day of the year, you have plenty of choices. Here are our top 7, plus some background info to help you shop locally. What Makes for Organic Beer?
How To Tell Real Olive Oil From Fake
Is olive oil the go-to oil in your house for cooking, roasting, marinating, and salad dressings? Mine, too – which is why I was shocked to read a report, originally produced in 2010 by the University of California – Davis
Toxic Dollar Stores Are No Bargain
Dollar stores may be appealing because they’re so cheap. But according to a new report, they also sell many products made from components contaminated with toxic chemicals. Those products include toys, jewelry, school supplies, cosmetics and even kids’ pajamas. Research
Pesticides in Produce? It Starts With Apples.
Why Worry About Pesticides in Produce? If you’d rather not eat pesticides in produce, take a look at this Shopper’s Guide prepared by Environmental Working Group (EWG). The Dirty Dozen part of the guide lists the 12 (plus 2) fruits
All Natural Mascara – Non-Toxic, Safe, Lead-Free
Do you feel great about the mascara you use? Or have you read those stories about mercury and other toxic chemicals in mascara and wondered whether you should have shifted to an all natural mascara a long time ago? Worry no
How to Plan Your Eco-Vacation to Venice, Italy
Here’s another in our occasional series on traveling the eco-friendly way. If you have a destination you’d like us to explore, please let us know. Venice holidays bring to mind rich cultural history, beautiful scenery, and romantic attractions. But a
5 Ways to Reduce Waste Office Paper
Most businesses are wasting a tremendous amount of money every year because they waste office paper. According to resource efficiency charity The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP), UK businesses could save £23 billion per year by improving the way
Best Organic Fair Trade Chocolate – Annual Review
Valentine’s Day is a great time to make the shift to organic fair trade chocolate. Take advantage of holiday sales to try a new flavor or stock up on your current favorites. Plus, use your spending power to send a
3 Kids’ Eco Books That Teach Great Green Values
Here are three endearing books that can help kids appreciate a greener world, one that focuses more on loving kindness and appreciation for Nature than consumerism. George Saves the World by Lunch Time (Authors: Ley Honor and Jo Readman) George
5 Reasons Why a Home Water Filter System Makes Sense
If you’re still drinking from a plastic throwaway bottle, some kind of home water filter system should definitely be in your future. Why? First, you’re spending way too much money on bottled water. Consumer Reports estimates that filling a 16.9-ounce
