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A New Year’s Resolution – Eco-Friendly Exercise

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Published December 28, 2009 at 2:22 pm No Comments

One of the most common New Year’s Resolutions is to embrace a healthier lifestyle, which usually includes an increase in exercise. Oftentimes, eco-minded exercisers overlook the many ways one can incorporate eco-friendly values into getting fit, staying trim, and building muscle. Go beyond taking sips of hydration from a reusable, toxic-free water bottle (helping to
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Sophyto Organics – Sustainable Skin Care

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Published December 18, 2009 at 2:20 pm No Comments

With eye-catching, colorful advertisements, Sophyto Organics demands attention in the competitive world of organic skin care. Founded in 2000, the growing product line includes a satisfying range of ethical, sustainable cosmetics and skin care that’s also received a registered vegan and PETA seal of approval. As one of Elle’s 2009 Green Stars for ‘Best Anti
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Online Black Friday Shopping: Eco-Friendly Deals and Discounts

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Published November 27, 2009 at 5:00 am No Comments

First thing Friday morning, many people will be getting up and getting ready to find those great holiday deals. If you’re one of those people who would rather shop at home than risk getting an elbow in the eye or a kick in the shin – don’t worry.
There are plenty of great deals to
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Sci-Fi Goes Green with New Novel, "Pollen"

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Published November 21, 2009 at 2:19 pm No Comments

The first ‘eco-super hero’, a friendly visitor from outer space, has come to warn humans of the impeding doom we have created through our lack of environmental concern in the new sci-fi thriller, “Pollen and the Ring of Harmony” by Francis T. Perry Williams.

Geared toward young adults, as well as sci-fi lovers of all ages,
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Eco Chic Design by Emily Anderson

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Published November 5, 2009 at 11:13 am No Comments

When it comes to green lifestyles, there’s often a pretty serious aesthetic schism: on one hand, there are the crafters who prefer to make almost everything by hand, and on the other, high-end green consumers purchase luxury products with sustainable pedigrees. For those who long to bring the worlds of DIY and eco-chic closer together,
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Six Great Ways to Celebrate the Season

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Published November 4, 2009 at 1:27 pm No Comments

November is here. The leaves are changing color and falling down. Frost is starting to appear. While we are moving quickly into winter, here are some late fall gems to keep you going for the rest of the season.
1) Multi-color Leaf Creations
If you live anywhere near trees as they are losing
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Flexitarian: Mostly Meatless

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Published October 30, 2009 at 11:30 am No Comments

Back in the ’60s and ’70s, when vegetarianism was first catching on in the United States, the term was used more loosely than it is today. Any modern vegetarian, used to being offered fish or chicken by well-meaning hosts, will tell you that this word usage just isn’t practical.

Today, vegetarians generally agree that they won’t
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Somewhere Over the Co-op

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Published October 24, 2009 at 10:17 am No Comments

On a recent trip to San Francisco, I encountered a luxurious and eco-friendly paradise. Welcome to Rainbow Cooperative Grocery. Located in the Mission district of San Francisco, this mural-filled warehouse come organic supermarket has an incredible commitment to both quality products and the environment.
The Co-op
While there are many cooperative grocery stores in San
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The Next Generation of Green Connoisseurs

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Published October 19, 2009 at 1:00 pm No Comments

For parents raising children in this day and age, the challenges are incredibly new and different from those just a generation ago. No generation in history has experienced as much technological growth or the increased availability of products that can be purchased to keep our children busy. From video games to television, cell phones to
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Renewable Resource Alert: 10 Facts About Hemp

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Published October 13, 2009 at 2:30 pm No Comments

In an ongoing fight to shake a bad reputation, hemp is successfully reclaiming its identity as a renewable, sustainable resource with a wide-range of possibilities. An increasing number of people no longer associate hemp with the mood-enhancing drug marijuana and are aware of the many benefits to cultivating industrial hemp, which produces a versatile fiber
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