San Francisco Green Fest This Weekend— Be There!
Green Festival, The World’s Largest Environmental Expo and a joint project of Global Exchange & Co-op America is coming to San Francisco this weekend (Nov 9,10, 11) Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Concourse Exhibition Center. Tickets are on sale here. At the Green Festivals, we’re celebrating what’s working in…
Yikes!! Who Wants Lead Lips?
A runway look from Jill Stuart’s Fall ’07 collection No, I’m not talking about the new dark-lip look that’s been spotted on runways from Olivier Theyskens to Jill Stuart to Tuleh….. Treehugger reported last Friday that new independent lab tests by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics found that: More than…
A Bottle of No Thanks, Please
Bottled water is so easy. It’s water, in a bottle, genius! I remember when it was chic and served in the finest restaurants. Then one morning I woke up and my mother told me we were getting a water bottle for the house. No longer was the tap good enough. …
Organic Industry
I came across this great site run by Dr. Philip H. Howard, Assistant Professor Department of Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies at University of Missouri. Phil Howard’s research focuses on investigating the relationships between food, agriculture and public health, as well as assisting communities to characterize and respond to…
Planet Thrive
Planet Thrive is a useful website for those who are holistically inclined. This online community has a network of international members who are all interested in health and wellness. This interest is expressed in everything from blogging, poetry, and creative writing, to information sharing, classifieds, and personal stories. The founder,…
Eco Moms: Inspirational Green Links
As a new mother, I am always researching various topics regarding child rearing and environmentally friendly practices. Here are a few sites that I frequent or find inspirational. Healthy Child, Healthy World Formally the CHEC (Children’s Health Environmental Coalition,) Healthy Child, Healthy World is an organization recommended here before, and…
Green+Woman=Wussy; Green+Man=Technology?
I’m not the only one who’s noticed that men are taking over the environmental discussion. An eco-event in Bryant Park in New York City tomorrow is just one example that recently crossed my desk. There will be five speakers and not one woman! If there was a panel of five…
Zhena's Gypsy Tea
I am a fan of Zhena’s Gypsy Tea. Being a compulsive tea drinker, I brew my own, rather than buy it bottled, or go to a cafe every day and use wasteful cups. The Raspberry Earl Grey is yummy iced. There are many other flavors to choose from in the…
Eco-Friendly Homes: More Buck for Your Green Bang?
A modular green house It looks like adding green features to your home, like low- and no-VOC paints, high-efficiency heating systems, water filtration, solar panels, and myriad other healthy options can be a boon if you’re looking to sell (good to keep in mind if you’re thinking of renovating!) Check…
Flushie Gets Wet This Summer
Few things are as beautifully refreshing as a summer swim. Clear, cool water, the lull of chirping birds, and the bubbling of fecal matter. According to the EPA, sewage overflows deposit nearly 860 billion gallons of sewage in America’s local waterways annually. A Right to Know for Clean Waters is…
