This cotton throw, designed by Lori Slater with both style and the environment in mind, redefines the art of recycled decor. Or does it?
“When people think of recycled, they tend to think of used or worn. This collection reflects how we can incorporate beautiful, environmentally responsible, recycled items into our home, ” Slater says. The aesthetically pleasing throw, depicting branches of a blooming tree against the glowing moon, is available in rust red, sage, and smoky gray. Available at Green and Greener for $125, I love the throw …

You separate aluminum, glass and plastic. You bring your own bags to the market and you use non-toxic cleaning products in your home. Recycling has become as much a part of your life as checking your email and going to the gym. Maybe there isn’t a hybrid parked in your garage, but you’re all about a hybrid rental when the need arises!

EcoNation is a Los Angeles-based transportation company that uses only low emission vehicles. They offer exceptional service and amenities, including wireless internet and refreshments. Clients range from the corporate gal to the VIP …

Between writing posts for EcoSalon, I’ve spent several months researching and writing a study on the business of sustainable apparel – one of those big, comprehensive business reports that companies buy to better understand the dynamics of the market.

The International Market for Sustainable Apparel was published last week by Packaged Facts, weighing in at 170+ pages and maybe 50,000 words (read the press release here and the abstract here). Some of this tome is devoted to defining just what sustainable apparel means, as this international industry – estimated at …

Is raw milk dangerous or does it offer health benefits?
Both sides have their proponents. Detractors say drinking raw milk is an unacceptable health risk linked to outbreaks of listeria and e-coli. Champions counter that raw milk produced in pristine dairies from cows fed on their natural diet, grass, is a food with many healthy properties. It’s also argued that pasteurization destroys most of milk’s natural nutrients, including lactase-producing bacteria. (Lactase is the substance that helps people digest lactose.) Many lactose-intolerant people find they can tolerate raw milk.
The truth, …

Do you have a child? Maybe an inner child? Either way, children need to play outdoors and playgrounds aren’t always enough. Children (and adults) need interaction with the natural world.
I remember climbing trees when I was a kid and nestling myself comfortably in the branches for hours. I still do it, actually. Being up in a tree puts you in the realm of the birds and the wind, and up there you have your own secret, sacred, personal spot in nature.Having a sacred spot in nature is important to children …

While we’re on the topic of milk today, here’s a related issue that deserves serious consideration. With all the recent news about BPA (bisphenol-A, an endocrine disruptor) leeching from plastic bottles and into bottled water, it’s time to look at plastic baby bottles, too.
The most obvious alternative to plastic baby bottles is, of course, glass. But once babies grow up to be toddlers, glass is no longer an option. BornFree is a great source for BPA-free plastic baby bottles and sippy cups, with two 9oz …

I’m a huge devotee of using classic pieces to create a stunning wardrobe and reduce the need for incessant consumption – but from time to time we must all deviate from the classics in pursuit of something edgy and different.
Lately I’ve been following Prairie Underground’s avant-garde, structurally inspired styles and I’m especially drawn to their collection of outerwear. I like the Moth Coat for spring – its billowing collar is great for protecting your neckline from the occasional brisk breeze or you can toss it over your head if you catch yourself in …

Tumble dryers are last century’s technology. You can see it when you switch them on – after an hour, the room is a clammy fog of wasted heat ….and your clothes still aren’t completely dry. All this comes with a hefty hike in your household power consumption. The environmental cost? Around 7.5kg of carbon dioxide a week, according to one estimate. Yet here in the UK, tumble dryers are as popular as ever. (The rest of the world seems to have more sense).

Being eco-conscious, we’re always happy to promote washing lines. But …