Be creative and sustainable–use salvaged card catalog drawers as backyard garden planters!

I am busy in the throes of planning a graduation party for my daughter at the end of the month. Nothing too fancy, it’s just going to be a backyard family affair, but that doesn’t mean it’s going to any less festive. We are planning as eco-friendly an affair as possible–there won’t be any disposable cups.

I’m also trying to decorate as green as possible, too. While I did give in on …

This Mother’s Day, venture beyond flowers, chocolate and a card. Sure, the gesture is always welcome, but for a mother as special as yours, why not gift her something that will put an even bigger smile on her face?

The following 5 alternative Mother’s Day gift ideas are just as sentimental as they are unique.

1. Charitable Gift

The International Rescue Committee has set up a way for you to give a gift to help refugees around the world for causes including health, education, emergency relief rebuilding, and supporting women and …

Bride in strapless white dress

Weddings have always been big business, with many couples spending months and in some cases years, planning the details of their perfect day. With eco consciousness on the rise worldwide, weddings have also been getting greener.

These days, there are a raft of ideas supporting eco friendly wedding events, from paperless invites to organic food menus and eco friendly gifts for guests. In any wedding, however, the biggest …

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Kick off the hottest season and pamper Mom with EcoSalon’s exclusive shopping event: The Box. We’ve hand-curated $507+ of summer swag, gifts and treats for just $129.00 + free shipping. They’re going to go fast because we only have 40 Boxes, so get with the seasonal program and stock up now. Buy one, two or three!

We’ve got what you want: yoga gear, nourishing wellness products, uplifting scents, and a bevy of full-sized eco-conscious goodies. Our Summer Box is chock full of just what you need …

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We’ve worked really hard to gather this list from professionals in the field, including Kristen Arnett, Paige Padgett, Jessa Blades, Greta Eagan, Sophie Uliano, Todra Payne, Renee Loux, Starre Vartan and others, along with our very own editors and writers. We’ve looked at …

Born in an Ithaca, New York kitchen when founders Samantha Abrams and Ian Gaffney developed a special macaroon recipe one night, Emmy’s Organics has become of the most conscious snack food producers in our country.

Priding themselves on the use of organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, and raw ingredients, the company is also committed to eco packaging, sustainable business practices, and exceptional employee care. As Samantha affirms, “we put a lot of effort into every step of the process and we’re very aware of the impact we make.”

I was gonna call these puppies “Dunkin’ Fauxnuts” muffins because they combine all of the things one might love about a donut shop experience: The warm aroma of strong coffee, the sponginess of cake donuts, and that finger-lickin’ chocolate glaze. With a twist, of course. That glaze is laced with Mexican Cocoa spices, making it even more irresistible!
I usually make a mid-afternoon pot of coffee, enjoy a leisurely cup, and the rest is leftover, staring me down saying: “you’re wasteful, Ashlee.” Whoa. If this happens to you, you can do one …

Offering the finest selection of stylish and sustainable clothing, accessories and more, online fashion retailers are getting eco.

Finding eco-fashion products can sometimes get a bit tricky and time-consuming, as most of us can’t find them at our local mall. Luckily, several online retail sites have popped up over the last few years, each offering a carefully curated selection of sustainable fashion that must meet specific criteria for environmental and ethical standards. The shops listed below are full of exclusive, affordable (and expensive), on-trend and super cute clothes that are good …