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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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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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Hair Today, Natural Tomorrow

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Published October 9, 2009 at 2:00 pm No Comments

Hair coloring has been a societal practice for centuries. In the present day, over the counter or professional chemical hair dyes are extremely common. According to a survey conducted by Proctor and Gamble, almost 65% of women color their hair. The ecological impact of chemicals used in this process is immense, not to
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Protect Your Kids This School Year: Eco-Friendly Hand Sanitizer Hits the Market

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Published September 1, 2009 at 12:00 pm No Comments

Back-to-school means new friends, new clothes, and plenty of germs.  Parents are more concerned than ever about those germs as children are once again faced with the risk of Swine Flu.  Most school systems have integrated regular use of hand sanitizer in the classroom, while also encouraging frequent hand washing, but Prefense Botanicals is easing
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Hollywood Makeup Secrets – Organic Wear

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

Looking for makeup that is both good for your skin and respects the environment in the same breath? Tap into the makeup secrets of Hollywood stars and outfit your cosmetic regimen with Organic wear by Physicians Formula. As the first ECOCERT® certified organic line of makeup in the United States, Organic wear uses all-natural ingredients
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Pangea Organic: Natural Body Care

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Published August 17, 2009 at 12:23 pm No Comments

Searching for soothing, natural body products that are eco-friendly and good for the skin is no longer a hassle. Pangea Organics – featured in Lucky, Organic Living and Teen Vogue magazines – is one company stepping up to the plate and providing those kinds of products.
Based in Boulder, Colorado, this company creates luscious body products
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Bath by Bettijo: Luxurious and Organic Skin and Bath Products

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Published June 17, 2009 at 4:56 am No Comments

The eco-friendly woman of today not only demands organic and pure products to place on her skin, but desires luxury as well. Bath by Bettijo promises all of that and more!
With their line of organic, natural and handmade body and bath products, this company is giving socially responsible individuals the luxurious and rich products they
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La Vie En Rose And More: Organic European Spa Products Come Home

Body Health and Wellness The Spa Experience
Published June 4, 2009 at 4:01 am No Comments

Lavinia Borcau – her name invokes luxurious European spa treatments while snow falls on the Alps. As if that isn’t enough, Borcau’s background in natural skin care is combined with new scientific insights into increasing skin’s resilience and packaged in beautiful bottles. While you can get the full experience of her expertise
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Badger Balm Sunscreen and More

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Published May 25, 2009 at 5:19 am No Comments

Sunny days are finally here, and if you burn easily, so is the hunt for the perfect sun protection. Weighing the options can be tricky, since you need to find a product that’s sustainable as well as non-toxic, and effective – a surprisingly rare combination.
Luckily, the badger balm folks have come to our rescue. Badger
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