Don’t Do This on Earth Day!
What should you NOT do on Earth Day? You’ve probably already received hundreds of tips on what you should do – and maybe they’re now a big mish-mash in your brain. Here are ten things you SHOULDN’T do. So don’t.
Want to Increase Plastic Bottle Recycling? Put a Deposit on It.
If it’s not easy to recycle something, is it really recyclable? That’s a fair question to ask, since we consumers are constantly being reassured that a product is “green” or “greener” because it is “recyclable” – even when, in reality,
Water. Use it Wisely.
Did you make a cup of tea or throw in a load of laundry before starting to read this post? You probably could have, given the easy acess most of us have to clean water. One person of every three
Have an Earth-Friendly Easter
Rather than plastic grass, cheap baskets and gummy candy, you can enjoy an earth-friendly Easter that fits right in with the arrival of Spring. Here’s how: Make your own basket. Rather than buy one wrapped in cellophane and stuffed with
Disney’s Earth Movie Is Breathtaking – but Misses an Opportunity to Educate
Disney doesn’t often make a movie little kids shouldn’t see. But “Earth,” the nature film premiering on Earth Day April 22, falls into that category. Despite its “G” rating, the film is more suspenseful than a James Bond movie —
Should Soap Bubbles Make Your Baby Sick? Tell J&J No!
Nothing should give you greater peace of mind than to give your baby a bath and know she’s come out squeaky clean. But a new report by Environmental Working Group and the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics has made me wonder whether
FakePlasticFish.com Shows It Really Is Possible to Live Almost Plastic-Free
You think living without plastic is impossible? Not so. Just ask Beth Terry, an almost plastic-free diva who made headlines with her blog FakePlasticFish.com last year when she forced the mega-company Brita to agree to recycle its plastic water filters. Beth continues
Wearing my (green) heart on my sleeve
We’re honored to report that we’re receiving recognition as a “visionary” from the prestigious website TheDailyGreen.com for our efforts to inspire consumers — especially — women to use their money to protect the planet. The Heart of Green nod “recognizes those
Glamour mag made me blush when they called me an “Eco Hero”
My mother always told me not to brag, but I have to admit: it’s an honor to have landed on Glamour magazine’s list of Eco-Heroes. I’m in good company: the list also includes Laurie David, who worked with Al Gore to produce
Dig Dirt Like Michelle Obama!
Michelle Obama is planting an organic garden at the White House today. If the nation’s first lady can dig dirt, can’t you? What better way to get fresh, locally grown, organic vegetables and herbs? Plus, you can’t beat the
