Disney doesn’t often make a movie little kids shouldn’t see. But “Earth,” the nature film premiering on Earth Day April 22, falls into that category. Despite its “G” rating, the film is more suspenseful than a James Bond movie — and more stressful, too. As it follows three animal families through a year of their […]
Should Soap Bubbles Make Your Baby Sick? Tell J&J No!
Nothing should give you greater peace of mind than to give your baby a bath and know she’s come out squeaky clean. But a new report by Environmental Working Group and the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics has made me wonder whether that simple bath actually poses a serious risk. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics commissioned an […]
FakePlasticFish.com Shows It Really Is Possible to Live Almost Plastic-Free
You think living without plastic is impossible? Not so. Just ask Beth Terry, an almost plastic-free diva who made headlines with her blog FakePlasticFish.com last year when she forced the mega-company Brita to agree to recycle its plastic water filters. Beth continues to amaze anyone who drops by her blog with her tactics for eliminating new plastic […]
Wearing my (green) heart on my sleeve
We’re honored to report that we’re receiving recognition as a “visionary” from the prestigious website TheDailyGreen.com for our efforts to inspire consumers — especially — women to use their money to protect the planet. The Heart of Green nod “recognizes those who are bringing “green” messages to the mainstream, and your work influencing the buying habits […]
Glamour mag made me blush when they called me an “Eco Hero”
My mother always told me not to brag, but I have to admit: it’s an honor to have landed on Glamour magazine’s list of Eco-Heroes. I’m in good company: the list also includes Laurie David, who worked with Al Gore to produce the Academy Award-winning movie An Inconvenient Truth; Lisa Jackson, the new head of the U.S. […]
Dig Dirt Like Michelle Obama!
Michelle Obama is planting an organic garden at the White House today. If the nation’s first lady can dig dirt, can’t you? What better way to get fresh, locally grown, organic vegetables and herbs? Plus, you can’t beat the price. For a couple of dollars in seeds, you can enjoy an entire summer’s worth of crops. In fact, […]
Big Green Declaration for Change Says It’s Time for a New Biz Model
There is a silver lining in the economic meltdown and environmental crises we face. These twin ‘evils’ have created an unprecedented opportunity to throw out old business models in favor of new approaches that will redefine prosperity in terms of health and wellness, work-life balance, and environmental protection. For decades, “old business” advocates successfully argued […]
Got Dirt? So What?
Dirt doesn’t scare me. In fact, generally speaking, I like dirt. Dirt under my fingernails means I’ve been working in the garden. Dirt on my kids’ faces means they’ve been out having a good time. Dirt on my dog’s nose means she’s been happily digging for her hidden treasure — bones — in the backyard. […]
