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A new year, a new you and many common resolutions include how to improve one’s fitness. From quitting smoking to quitting drinking to reducing stress and working out more, each New Year brings a new opportunity to better ourselves and of course, that brings more trends to coincide with our goals. After the gluttony that [...]
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I know that America loves a celebrity marriage. Based on recent news, it looks like there will soon be one to be excited about as more than just a union of pop culture royalty. Justin Timberlake reportedly proposed to Jessica Biel while the two were in Montana during the holidays. In addition to one half [...]
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Every time I take my recycling to the curb, I feel a little guilty about the waste I’m producing. After all, the fact that that material isn’t going directly to a landfill doesn’t mean that it won’t end up there someday. I feel better about putting recyclable papers and cans to the street than I [...]
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Too often the thought of eco-friendly clothing conjures up images of severe trousers, ill-fitting shirts and garments nothing short of a burlap sack. Thankfully for shoppers and Mother Earth alike, that is not the case. Eco-friendly garments are available in modern styles, trendy colors and flattering fits. Even if you haven’t read your Guide to [...]
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I must say, every time I hear about some sort of frighteningly insane stampede at an American retail outlet, I bury my head deep in my hands, ashamed for the culture that I inhabit. I think we would all do well to remember that Black Friday sales have killed people. Despite that, retailers seem to [...]
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Since last week I took time to criticize popular attitudes toward birth, it seems appropriate that today I would discuss the topic of death. I’ve just suffered the devastating and sudden loss of a dearly beloved pet, and I was suddenly faced with the difficult question of how to handle his remains. I initially opted [...]
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There are small companies nationwide looking to not only make a profit but to help make the world a greener place. And while branding plays a large part in what consumers see as green, let’s reflect on companies whose actions speak louder than words. Not to toot our own horn (or at least not to [...]
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Last week, Oprah taped the finale of her talk show. “Thank you is not enough, but thank you,” she told 13,000 onlookers. “For your love and your support, thank you.” The show has run for twenty-five years, and changed the face of daytime television forever more. Here’s a secret: I’m a man that loves Oprah. [...]
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In a land of excess, it would be easy to indulge in whims rather than make serious environmental choices. And many celebrity estates do boast excess with everything from golden toilets (not kidding!) to private landing strips but thankfully some celebs take their purchasing power seriously and have opted for sustainability, resource conservation and “green” [...]
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After the wedding and the fun of the honeymoon comes the challenge of setting up the newlywed nest. This tricky step of combining two households (and two decorating tastes) is a wonderful opportunity to choose eco-friendly styles and products for your home. Keep in mind, that we’re not advocating you throw away items you currently [...]
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We talk about leaving a carbon footprint so what about the shoes on our feet? What impact are they leaving on Mother Earth? Leather shoes can take up to 45 years to decompose in a landfill while rubber soles of shoes can take up to 80 years. And some estimates put the decomposition rate of [...]
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The word lingerie started off as an English euphemism for scandalous underclothing, and while today’s lingerie can still be shocking we certainly don’t talk of it in hushed tones. Evolving from simple tunics to the Wonder Bra, lingerie is a staple in women’s wardrobes and for the green consumer, bamboo clothing offers choices that are [...]
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Days and nights may still call for heavy sweaters and warm boots but hints of spring are starting to appear. Days are longer, temperatures are rising and blooms are peeking out of their winter shells. And though Old Man Winter lingers, it’s not too early to pack some spring into closets with these 2011 springtime [...]
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We just set back our clocks and are entering a new season – a season of cooler weather, shorter days and holiday calories! Instead of waiting until January 1st to re-energize your fitness routine, take a look at it now and start making changes. Minor tweaks often allow you to see some extreme results. Toss: [...]
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Ever hear of spray on solar panels and fuel made from bacteria? Sounds crazy, right? Like something from a science fiction novel? These farfetched ideas are actually being looked at in the business, academic, and scientific worlds. What is even crazier? Some of these ideas have already raised millions in funding to get off the [...]
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