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Planet Dog

31-Aug-09

From the time our children were little, we almost always had a dog. At times, we had more than one dog, and even a cat or two. Though we always loved and cared for our animals, they were definitely considered dogs and cats who were fed the dog food sold in the supermarket, and they [...]

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 [...]

True Body Products

05-Jun-09

I am a soap person. I love to try out new soaps, especially those sold at Whole Foods. The Whole Food stores near our home have truly amazing selections of soap. One of my more recent finds is True Body Soap.

The origins of True Body Products go back to a series of water-cooler sessions with [...]

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 [...]

I’m Organic, Inc.: Spreading the Word About Organics

11-Aug-08

Hoping to spread the word about organic living, Judy Pezdir and Jill Palermo, a mother/daughter team, founded I’m Organic, Inc. in 2006.

Judy and Jill are both artists and entrepreneurs. They’re excited to have created an opportunity to bring all of their passions together in a business that is an expression of what they value.
It was [...]

Stewart + Brown: Truly Unique Clothing

02-Aug-08

For Karen Stewart and Howard Brown, 2002 was a truly momentous time. That year, they gave birth to a baby girl, Hazel Stewart Brown, and a stylish, high quality ethical clothing brand named Stewart + Brown.
Design for Karen and Howard is a passion and a way of life. Their professional journey stems from a union [...]