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Erbaviva

24-Jul-09

Are you looking for organic baby products as well as organic bath and body products for yourself and members of your family? Are you a mommy to be? If so, you may wish to log onto Erbaviva.com, which was founded by Robin Brown and his wife Anna Cirronis in 1996 as a source for “upscale [...]

EarthLust

12-Jun-09

In my recently published book, Food and Nutrition Controversies Today: A Reference Guide, there is an entire chapter devoted to bottled water. On the second page of the chapter, I include a quotation from Richard Wilk, a professor of anthropology at Indiana University. “This is an industry that takes free liquid that falls from the [...]

Boon Inc.

07-Mar-09

Have you been searching for truly innovative everyday products to use with your infant or toddler? Are you looking for items that are safe and non-toxic? Then, consider this site.
It is funny how such a simple thing can lead to so much. It all began with a messy toddler bathtub. Designer Rebecca Finell’s wheels started [...]

Arbor Teas

22-Feb-09

Years ago, I was a coffee person. Everyday, I drank many cups of coffee. Still, when I became pregnant with our first child, I stopped. Somehow, I knew all that caffeine was probably not good for a growing baby. Although I still have a very occasional cup of coffee, I now drink tea. If you [...]

Olive: Green Goods for Modern Dogs

18-Jan-09

If furry animals are a part of your life, you may already be aware that dog and cat products tend not to be eco-friendly. As a result, many of us spend countless dollars on pet items that negatively impact the environment.

Thanks to partners Barbara Savidge and Gina Quiroga, who have created Olive, an Austin, Texas-based [...]

Organic Bug

21-Dec-08

These days, you are probably watching your spending very closely. Clearly, the vast majority of Americans have been strongly impacted by the ongoing economic woes. As a result, most of us have greatly reduced whatever expenses we can. And, when we do make a purchase, we want our money to be used wisely. That’s exactly [...]

LaLaNatural: Eco-Friendly Products for Babies

18-May-08

When our two children were small, there were no eco-friendly products for babies or children. At least, neither my husband nor I ever heard of them. Today, there are online stores that make leading an eco-friendly life easy. One such resource is LaLaNatural, which was created by Loren Lipson and his wife, Elena, after [...]