Posted March 18, 2009 - 04:04 by Myscha Theriault
Love their soaps and spray cleaners? A sucker for their paper products? Green cleaning giant Seventh Generation has launched three new products into the ecosphere. Guess who scored review samples to test drive for you and a peek at the not-yet-publicly-released press kit? Read on for the results write up.
Posted March 10, 2009 - 06:18 by Myscha Theriault
Trying to go green in the city? Shop frequently on foot? If so, you may be finding the freebie fabric bags with the cardboard bottom inserts a little too bulky for your pocketbook, day pack or briefcase. Speaking for myself, I sometimes forget my bags in the car or occasionally ride with someone else. Whatever your reasons for having difficulties with the traditionally styled ones, bags designed for a more intense urban lifestyle can mean the difference between walking the green line or not. To help out, I searched the internet until my eyes were bleary. Following are my top three picks for design and value, as well as some resources for the DIY crowd.
Posted March 9, 2009 - 23:46 by Nora Dunn
Do you know the difference between planned and perceived obsolescence?
Do you know why high heels are fashionable with chunky heels one year, and thin heels the next year?
Why is breast milk the “food” highest in toxic contaminants?
And do you know why in the wake of September 11th, George Bush told us all to go shopping?
These questions and many, many others are answered in The Story of Stuff, a 20-minute documentary about the life cycle of products and services, explaining everything about…well…stuff.
Posted March 8, 2009 - 11:40 by Myscha Theriault
Looking for a way to cut down even further on your plastic bag consumption? Thought about produce bags but not wanting to dish out between three and seven dollars a pop for them? Read about how I snagged a full set of four for a buck today, and explore other DIY options for freebies with items you have in your home.
Posted March 4, 2009 - 22:07 by Nora Dunn
Go check your electricity meter box. Is the wheel turning and clicking over, recording your power usage? Probably. Now go back inside, and turn everything off. The lights, the coffee maker - even the fridge - and check your meter again. Is it still turning and clicking? It probably is, if even a little bit.
You are a victim (and wanton consumer) of standby power. And you are paying dearly for it, in more ways than one.
Posted March 3, 2009 - 16:55 by Myscha Theriault
Always on the lookout for healthy pet products, I recently came across a company that brings the solid shampoo concept into the canine arena. Maggie Hanus, the soap bartender at A Wild Soap Bar, was gracious enough to accommodate us for a Wise Bread product review. Read on to find out what tried, and how it all went down.
Posted March 3, 2009 - 14:38 by Paul Michael
My wife brought this to my attention. I’m not an avid Oprah viewer, but usually when I tune in I hear good advice. And with the help of financial guru Suze Orman, she’s asking families all across America one simple question; what can you live without?
Posted March 1, 2009 - 11:13 by Myscha Theriault
Ever wonder why so many of the eco products out there are only geared towards us ladies or the home front? Not that I'm ungrateful, mind you. I've just often wondered why researching green products for men yielded such meager results. So I was tickled to discover the Eco Candle Company's man candles.
Posted February 16, 2009 - 06:58 by Myscha Theriault
Looking for a sure fire way to combat the plastic bag dilemma? Want to green with your household disposable plastics, but need something that's actually strong enough to stand up to the necessary rigors? Enter, Perf Go Green. To find out why I think they rock, and what they have to offer, read on.
Posted January 25, 2009 - 09:58 by Myscha Theriault
Looking for an overall bible of green that doesn't require a chemical engineering degree to understand? Wanting to do your part without devoting months of research time to figure out your options? This title just might be for you. In fact, it's on a very short list of titles that have completely surpassed my expectations. To find out what I loved and learned, read on.
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