It’s one thing to say you want to be “eco friendly.” It’s quite another to put your money where your mouth is and spend real dollars on greener products and services, especially in these days of tight budgets and an uncertain economy. Yet that’s exactly what Bonnie C., a 26-year old resident of Washington, D.C., has done. […]
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Ten “Buy/Don’t Buy” Rules for Green Shopping
Make green shopping easier this holiday season by following the ten straightforward rules below. 1) Don’t buy anything that requires a throwaway battery. Batteries leak cadmium, lead and other heavy metals when they’re thrown away. They usually come wrapped in plastic and cardboard, creating more trash as soon as you buy them. Plus, you have to keep […]
She Put $1,000 of Her Money Where Her (Eco) Mouth Is
It’s easy to say you want to do something to protect the planet. Actually doing it is another matter altogether – unless you’re Fredia Banks. Not only did this Washington, D.C. resident launch a non-profit organization to promote sustainability in the nation’s capital. She took our One in a Million challenge to show people how spending […]
Florida Resident Shifts $1,137 to Organic Foods & Worm Poop
Worm poop? It’s not as crazy as it sounds. Worm castings (as they’re more delicately called) make great organic fertilzer. They’re also a terrific choice if you’re looking for ways to shift your spending to greener products and services — in this case, away from concentrated agricultural chemicals and towards all-natural soil amendments. That’s just one of the choices Kimberly […]
Plastic Activist Shifts $1114 to Green Goods
Beth Terry is best known for taking a stand against plastic over at her inspired blog Fake Plastic Fish. But living plastic-free is not the only way this Bay Area accountant and activist makes a difference. She’s shifted her spending to organic produce and natural products like toothpaste and laundry powder, too. She bought a bicycle instead of […]
What Does “Natural” Mean?
Dictionary.com defines natural as “not artificial” or “having undergone little or no processing and containing no chemical additives.” When I think of “natural” I think of things “as Nature made them” – a tree, a flower, an apple, a bunch of carrots. I can recognize natural products in more or less their original form and can usually figure out […]
Environmental In-Box: Feelgoodz Flip-Flops
615views“Mai Pehn Rai” is Thai for “It’s cool, no worries, or take it easy.” What a spot-on mantra for a company that makes flip-flops. Meet Feelgoodz, whose “take it easy” style complements perfectly its socially responsible and sustainable business model. What is it? Feelgoodz flip-flops are made of 100% natural rubber that’s harvested from the Yang Para tree […]
Environmental In-Box: Barely Native Soap
“Invigorate the way nature intended.” That’s the motto of Barely Native soaps and after trying the soap myself, I have to say, I feel pretty fresh. What is it? Barely Native Organic Soaps are entirely plant-based bar soaps. They contain no artificial fragrances, dyes, or preservatives. The line of 12 soaps is made with ingredients […]