• Created on 12/3/09 by stins

If you're a coffee junkie you'll be happy to know that you can still drink your fill and keep it mostly eco-friendly by looking for green coffee. First you need to sort out all those terms that coffee companies use... CONSIDER COFFEE TERMS: Roasted - You can ignore this term. Pretty much ALL coffee is roasted the only difference is roasting time and the level of heat used to roast. However, it's not a sustainable term. Fair Trade – This can be a more ethical term, but it's not necessarily green. Fair Trade coffee means coffee sold sans a trader so more... read more

• Created on 7/31/09 by stins

Green home books are a valuable resource if you're interested in building, remodeling, or buying green. You can use books to gain ideas, create conversation with your designer or architect and use them to make important decisions during the building or remodeling process. However, if you've never browsed green home books it can be overwhelming; there are so many choices out there. Following are some of the most helpful green home and green building books on the market today.   INSPIRATION FOR GREENER & SIMPLE HOMES:   How to See: A Guide to Reading Our... read more

• Created on 7/15/09 by stins

Since its release in January 2007, the Apple iPhone has been sold to millions of users who are eager to see how this multimedia smartphone works. In San Francisco alone, sales of Apple iPhones rose from 1.7 million to 3.79 million in the past year. That’s a lot of people chatting on Facebook and Twittering about their lives. Every time you download an application or use your iPhone you are increasing your carbon footprint. One way to offset or reduce your carbon footprint is to download a green application. There are even free green applications that will save you... read more

• Created on 7/14/09 by stins

Type of Diaper Photo Description Price Prefold This is your basic cloth diaper. It is rectangular and thicker in the middle than on the sides. You can fold these diapers to make them appropriate for use on newborns and, unfolded, they can be used as baby grows, often up until potty training. These tend to be more affordable, and are generally sold in packets of 12. Remember, though, these must be used with diaper covers. $2 to $5 Contour Now we’re dealing... read more

• Created on 7/1/09 by stins

According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), four out of five sunscreens do not provide adequate protection from the sun. Many of these sunscreens contain toxic chemicals which are absorbed through the skin and into the bloodstream. Here are the top 10 natural sunscreens according to the EWG: 1. Soléo Organics All Natural Sunscreen 2. Badger Sunscreen for Face and Body 3. Sanre Organic Skinfood Supple Sunshine, SPF 30 4. Keys Soap Solar Rx Cosmetic Moisturizing Sunblock, SPF 30 5. Marie-Véronique Organics Crème Du Jour 6. California Baby Sunscreen... read more

• Created on 3/13/09 by organicgal007

Organicgal007's List of Fakies and Not Fakies: I am working on updating this list. It was first created back in 2007 and first posted to this website around 2008. Currently the EWG's ingredient database is not available and it is one of my tools for classifying ingredient's tested safety. I promise to work on this list and bring it up to 2012 as soon as the database is back to being available to consumers.   I'm only judging products/companies for their personal body care lines (ie. shampoos, lotions, cosmetics, etc)... read more

• Created on 1/15/09 by stins

Low Impact Valentine's Day Dates Take a bike ride.  Not only does this get you out and about, it'll get the blood flowing for any physical activity you have planned for later on V-Day.  And of course, there's the added green karma for zero emissions transportation. Plan an outdoor picnic.  Who doesn't love sitting outside on a blanket, eating strawberries, sipping on champagne, and staring into someone's eyes?  Just make sure to bring your reusable cups and plates and your organic nibbles.  If you live somewhere with chilly weather in February, there's... read more

• Created on 1/13/09 by stins

This wiki will be your knowledge powerhouse for greening your wedding.  Let's face it, some of us have large families and they have large expectations!  But there is a way to make everyone happy, including the environment.  So if eloping isn't an option, here are a few ideas that might make you stay sane!     Preparations: Invitations: Naturally Ever After’s collection of wedding invitations are made from quality, recycled paper containing at least 30 percent post-consumer fibers. These wedding invitations and accessories combine nature-inspired... read more

• Created on 10/22/08 by stins

From: The Diaper Jungle (www.diaperjungle.com)   http://www.diaperjungle.com/cloth-diaper-terminology.html Cloth Diaper Terminology AIOs, pockets, fitteds, doublers, soakers...it can get a little confusing for a cloth newbie. Let us help you sort it all out. On this page we provide definitions for all the major cloth diapering products.  AIO - All-In-One - AIOs are fitted diapers that have a waterproof outer layer. This layer usually consists of fabric that has a PUL (PolyUrethane Laminate) backing, polar fleece such as Windpro, or wool. These are the... read more

• Created on 9/15/08 by stins

Do you love listening to your music on speakers? Does the thought of realizing how much you pay to run those speakers give you pause before you turn them on? There are good options for eco friendly and energy efficent iPod docks, stereos, speakers, etc.   iPod Docks Vers 2X wooden iPod dock The Vers 2X is a compact, all-in-one iPod dock. It plays and charges any iPod (or iPhone; it also comes with a universal MP3 dock in case you’re breaking the mold with a Zen or a Zune or something else). It has 2 3” 15-watt speakers, dual port design for... read more