What’s the Most Energy Efficient Home A/C Unit?
Cooling leads to annual emissions of about 195 million tons of CO2—or two tons per year for each American home with A/C.
Jessica Alba’s “Honest Life” Book: All About Healthy Living and Being True to You
Alba began the natural products journey when in search of the healthiest life for her children, Honor and Haven, balancing a busy life with nontoxic living.
Gluten-Free Banana Oat Pancakes with Matcha Whipped Cream
This recipe for hearty, moist banana oat oven pancakes is my greatest gluten-free achievement, and it's really easy, too.
Creating a Clean, Green Bathroom Ready for Spring!
It’s spring cleaning time, and I’m sure I’m not the only one with the desire to put away the woolen sweaters, pack away the snowboots and get the bathroom smelling clean and looking fresh. But bleach, toxic cleaners for your body and bathroom and too many cluttered bottles aren’t the…
Are Carpets Unhealthy? Many Harm Indoor Air Quality: There Are Nontoxic Options
The typical carpet, made from petroleum-based synthetic fibers, contains dozens of chemicals and gases, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other potential toxins.
Objekten’s Intelligent Ecology: Sustainable Design to Buy Once
The company's pieces have a sustainable aspect to them, and they are all made to counter cheap, poorly made stuff that only lasts a few years.
Automatically Save Energy (and Money!) in Your Home, Easy Peasy!
Home automation may indeed be the next big trend in what consumers can do today to stand up for the environment.
Try a Recipe from ‘Chloe’s Vegan Desserts’ for a Healthy Super Bowl Bash
Heroine for the Planet Chloe Coscarelli just released her first all-dessert cookbook. We were fans of her last cookbook, so we’re thrilled the award-winning chef is offering up a healthy dessert bible filled with sweet vegan treats. The cookbook — which comes out February 19 — has more than 100 recipes for…
Eco-Chick Founder Starre Vartan’s Home Featured on Inhabitat (Video)
This was such a fun video and article to be a part of! Thanks to Jill and the Inhabitat team for featuring me and my home – and helping people learn how to winterize their homes to save money (and carbon emissions!). [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nx08kBY4wg&w=560&h=315]
Angela Adams' Nature-inspired Modern Rugs, Wovens, and Pillows
I am in LOVE with Portland, Maine-based design house Angela Adams. I’m especially enamored of their rugs, which are some of the most unusual, interesting, and colorful I’ve ever seen. I’m probably drawn to them because they are all interpretations of native Maine ecosystems, from ocean waves at dusk (the…
