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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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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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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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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Eco-friendly plush toys and nontoxic infant accessories are the perfect way to share the literary gems and legends of Dr. Seuss. Dr. Seuss Enterprises has partnered with Hosung NY, Inc to bring Seuss fans and eco-conscious parents an all natural, chemical-free collection of affordable and adorable Seuss-inspired toys.
The My Natural product line is an extension of the Lorax
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We think of Labor Day as a time to consider the working lives of adults, but this September 7th, why not do something active for the working lives of children? Slow Food and other local organizations are sponsoring a National Action Day to Get Real Food into Schools. In case you don’t know it, the
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It’s the end of the summer and you have a little bit more time to read something inspiring before the pace picks up, but you’ve got this expanse of grass that needs attention. After all, the neighbors are starting to notice that you’ve fired the landscaping service, ditched the chemical enhancements, and started pushing that
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Fair trade coffee is more visible, possible, and drinkable these days. At the same time, questions remain about how much of the mainstream daily grind is sustainably produced (most big coffee companies are better at marketing their fair trade than actually implementing it). And if you’re like a lot of green advocates, you want your
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Slow Food, one of the premiere global green food groups, has evolved over time. Its origins in Italy and the exclusivity of some conviviums have led to charges of food elitism, while others suggest that the emphasis on artisanal traditions ignores the fact that industrial food is still a necessity and draws energy and attention
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It’s decidedly still summer, but the first hints of fall are in the air. In a few more weeks it will be time for school to start again. Traditionally, this means an end to kids’ long days of exploring the outdoors, but considering the recent developments in environmental education, this may not be the case
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