Welcome to My New Column on Ecofeminism
You’re probably here because you care about women, the environment, or both. You’ve come to the right place, because these two subjects are intimately tied to each other. Hey everyone, welcome to my new ecofeminism column with Eco-Chick. Once a week, I’ll be tackling a variety of topics here, all…
Breast Cancer Fund’s Janet Nudelman Breaks Down BPA Dangers: Heroines for the Planet
Two out of three cans tested have a hazardous chemical in the lining.
Why You Should Nix Baby Wipes from Your Life
They're really not great for cleansing, and they create waste.
Would You Eat Your Skincare Products? Tata Harper’s Family Does
Food for thought!
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.
Breast Cancer Awareness: Go Green to Really Go Pink
We’re surrounded by endocrine-disrupting compounds at every turn, not to mention countless pesticides and other environmental toxins. Could all this chemical crap have ties to rising rates of breast cancer in women around the world? In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Breast Cancer Fund is highlighting its sunscreen…
Abercrombie and Fitch (Deservedly) Earns Green Teens' Wrath with Mall Protest
Abercrombie and Fitch has long walked the ‘adored by teens, hated by adults’ line, what with controversies sparked by their scantily-clad (and strangely hairless) models and ugly-people-need-not-apply hiring practices. But now they’ve pissed off the kids, and they’re fighting back with 70’s-style in-person protests (hey, 70’s is totally IN) of…
Human Ingredients T-Shirt: Fascinating and Disturbing
This thought-provoking tee isn’t organic, but it is available on American Apparel stock shirts, so at least you can choose a fair-trade option. I think this is totally genius, and includes all the heavy metals that have worked their way into the bodies of every human being on the planet-…
Healthy Child Healthy World: Creating a Cleaner, Greener, Safer Home
Healthy Child, Healthy World is an organization founded by Nancy and Jim Chuda. After losing their daughter, Collette, to a non-hereditary form of cancer, the Chuda’s decided to dedicate their lives to environmental safety and children’s health. Healthy Child, Healthy World, (formally the CHEC, the Children’s Environmental Health Coalition,) serves…
Toxin-Free Kid's Tea Party!
The team at Green Toys™ Inc. has a lot to celebrate. They announced that in their first year as an environmentally friendly toy company, they have been honored with these major awards: This classic yet innovative toy company turns recycled plastic milk containers into eco-friendly children’s toys that do…
