Last month, concerns about hormone-disrupting plastics leaching into food and posing very real risks, especially to children, finally reached critical mass. (And if you somehow missed the news, this excellent article from DISCOVER magazine will bring you up to speed). A few intrepid scientist-ecologists have been giving us plenty of warning for years, however, about plastics, pesticides and other toxins.

Among them, Sandra Steingraber, now a professor at Ithaca College, is one of the most thoughtful and eloquent environmentalists we have. Living Downstream: A Scientist’s Personal Investigation of Cancer and The Environment published in 1997, …

Allison has the inside track on the Best Green Fashion News in FASHIONLuanne guides you to Stunning Moroccan Treasures in DECORSarah breaks it to you: Your Dentist Already Knows in WELLNESSElaine shares a hot new artisan fashion trend (hint: you may need your Get Out …

About two years ago, I gave up sugar. Within two weeks, the violent migraines that had plagued me for over a decade disappeared. I decided to cut out refined carbohydrates altogether; 20 pounds melted off my frame before I had time to figure out what was going on with my jeans.
I haven’t looked back. Being something of a foodie with a penchant for funky fromage, voluptuous wine, exotic greens and farmers’ market mushrooms, I don’t even notice my pasta-free life. I’m too busy eating insanely delicious, so-called fattening fare. (Note: chocolate, in my …

You adore your recycled glass vase and your organic linens and your reclaimed wood coffee table, but do you ever wonder how these green products came to be? Take a peek behind the curtain and satisfy your curiosity with the inside scoops below.
Funky objet, wall art and accents from One Eighty Design all originate from the same place: the junkyard. Designer Tammy Roy uses her artistic talent and resourcefulness to transform these salvaged materials into works of art that will dazzle in any room….

The beaches are calling our names. I propose that we healthy eco goddesses show a little skin (or a lot!). Luckily for us, a number of green designers have made this an easy endeavor.

        

 
My personal favorite is Ashley Paige. Gracing the covers of Vogue, InStyle, Marie Claire (and all the top men’s magazines), as well as outfitting the likes of Liv Tyler and Kate Hudson, Paige’s …

Here’s why going green means making love:

Endorphins, endorphins and more endorphins. A better mood means those urgent and compulsive “I need to shop now” moments are less likely to occur. The search for happiness through all …

Feeling creative, ambitious and disciplined? Take the Wardrobe Refashion pledge for a minimum of two months. Wardrobe Refashion is a recurring virtual club of people dedicated to reusing and refashioning instead of buying new garments, founded and hosted by the effervescent Nikki, Head Refashionista, on her blog.

The next round begins in July, and you can sign up after June 15, where you can also read the pledge and rules. If the idea of not buying anything new fills you with anxiety, note that Wardrobe Refashion does allow you …

Trail mix – remember that? (Or perhaps you’re trying to forget.)
It’s a snack with a pretty bad reputation, conjuring up images of greasy plastic bags, salty peanuts, Chex, chocolate chips, and the aforementioned college boyfriend. Fortunately, those days are long since past. We’re green goddesses and deserve nature’s best, so let me show you how to take trail mix to a higher level.
I vary my mixture depending on what’s organic and available, but here’s my ultra indulgent blend: I start with pumpkin and sunflower seeds as …