For years, cashiers have been asking, “Paper or Plastic.” Just about always, I would answer “Paper.” But, those days are long gone – at least where I shop. Now, I am asked, “Did you bring your own bag?” I am sad to admit that I all too often forget. We all need to do what [...]
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Green World Bags: Reusable Bags
11-Jun-08Have you been searching for truly unique eco-friendly organic apparel that is made in the U.S. with natural inks and dyes? What would you say if you learned that when you purchase this apparel you also donate resources to animal welfare, rescue and adoption organizations? Read what Code Creations has to say:
Our office, staff, suppliers, [...]
Higher Ground: Fair Trade Coffee
08-May-08I’ve said this before. When you purchase non-Fair Trade coffee, you are allowing coffee buyers and coffee producing companies to make huge profits at the expense of impoverished coffee farmers. Fortunately, there are increasing numbers of companies selling Fair Trade organic coffee. One of these is Higher Ground. It is 100% fair trade, organic, and [...]
Have you been searching for a source for health and wellness products as well as information on how to lead a healthy, natural, and eco-friendly lifestyle? If so, you might want to log onto this site, which was created by Isabella Samovsky.
Isabella’s motivation came from a deep concern for the health and well-being of the [...]
Though this blog has become a big part of my life, I also research and write books. One of my current endeavors is a book about nutritional controversies for Greenwood Press. While researching the chapter on genetically modified food, I found a truly informative and incredibly appealing book, Your Right to Know: Genetic Engineering and [...]
Maggie’s Soap Nuts: Unique Detergent
29-Mar-08Have you ever heard of cleaning with soap nuts? I certainly hadn’t. Until, one day, boxes of Maggie’s Soap Nuts appeared on a shelf of our nearby health food store. Since the package indicates that the company donates 10 percent of its net proceeds “to groups that improve the lives of mothers, children and [...]
For years, Ecowood Retail Displays has sold reclaimed and sustainable wood. About five years ago, a customer asked to purchase eco-friendly hangers. At first, Ecowood tried to locate someone who would make hangers from reclaimed wood. “It was a dead end.”
One day, while looking at a bamboo cutting board, the light bulb went off. Why [...]