What does it take to manufacture, sell, and dispose of clothing? You might be surprised. The clothing industry is one of the most environmentally intensive in the world. If it’s made from cotton, it’s been doused with as much as 22.5% of the pesticides applied to agricultural crops worldwide. If it’s made from a synthetic fiber, […]
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Bamboo Clothing: Green, or Greenwashed?
If you’re looking for more eco-friendly clothing, should you choose bamboo? Bamboo has been touted for the last several years as being one of the most environmentally-responsible fabrics on the market. A hardy grass, it grows like a proverbial weed, sometimes sprouting 4 feet in a single day – and that’s without the assistance of […]
Spoil Your Pup and Protect the Environment
Whether you’ve recently added a new four-legged member to your family, or just want to treat your existing pet right, there are plenty of affordable products and supplies for your furry friend that will make everyone happy, including Mother Nature. Start with the fun stuff: toys! Don’t spend a fortune on plush new chew toys your dog’s […]
Green Baby Shower Gift Ideas
Babies deserve the best when it comes to the food they eat, the toys they play with, the soaps and shampoos they use, and the clothing they wear. Their immature organs and immune systems make them more susceptible to the impacts chemicals can have on development, learning, and overall health, so child safety should be […]
Eco-Conscious Alternatives to ‘Not-So-Eco’ Disposable Razors
4.7kviewsDisposable razors are the ultimate throwaway. Two billion of them are sold and tossed every year in the U.S. alone, along with the paper and plastic packaging they come in. Fortunately, several good, green and ultimately money-saving options exist. For example, a durable electric shaver uses electricity, but saves money on shaving cream, hot water, and as much […]
New Oil Disaster in Gulf Makes Strong Argument for Moratorium.
Another oil rig has caught fire in the Gulf of Mexico. Thirteen people were forced to jump off the rig and into the ocean to avoid harm; all of those people have been rescued, and one is being treated for injuries. Meanwhile, an oil sheen about 100 feet wide and a mile long has been […]
Seven Ways to “Green” Your Period
5.3kviews If you’re like most women, you’ll use as many as 11,000 tampons during the course of your lifetime. Add to that a couple of thousand pads and panti-liners and the ecological impact of your monthly cycle really starts to add up. All that feminine hygiene creates tons of trash. Particularly egregious are the plastic […]
Salmonella-poisoned eggs make a strong argument for local, organic, family farms.
I love eggs, but I hate food poisoning more. I’m betting so do the more than 2,000 people who have been sickened by eating tainted eggs produced by factory chicken farms in Iowa. After all, no one I know enjoys the impact salmonella has on their digestive tract, since it induces vomiting, dizziness, diahrrea, fever, abdominal cramps, blood […]