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
read more..
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
read more..
A while back, we featured a post about the amazing health benefits of fermented foods (also known as cultured foods). In short, fermented foods contain helpful probiotic bacteria, as well as high concentrations of protein and vitamins. There’s a whole world of fun to be had experimenting with fermenting at home, but it’s just as
read more..
Here’s a concept – build a planet-friendly coffee shop that strengthens community ties and serves up in-house roasted brews and specialty teas. You might say it’s been done before, but does it compare to the Zocalo Coffeehouse – the only certified green café in San Leandro, California? This independent, locally owned establishment and roastery is
read more..
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
read more..
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
read more..
The Moosewood brand is familiar in many natural households because of the line of popular vegetarian and pescatarian cookbooks by that name, but before Moosewood was a cookbook it was a restaurant.
Moosewood was founded in 1973, in Ithaca NY, where it is still run by a workers’ collective including many of the original members. Moosewood
read more..
The San Francisco Street Food Festival last Saturday was only a sample of the excitement in store for real food fans this weekend as the first annual Eat Real Festival gets underway this weekend in Oakland. Food, beer, music, and contests are planned for a 3-day celebration that encourages a healthy and sustainable alternative to
read more..
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
read more..
Bay Area residents and visitors can indulge themselves this weekend and next with organic food, live music, beer, and more when the real food revolution hits the streets. This Saturday, August 22nd, enjoy the San Francisco Street Food Festival from 11AM to 7PM. Next weekend, head over to Oakland for 3 days of real food
read more..
