EcoSalon Daily Favorite Oct 6, 2008 at 5:00 am by Sarah Irani Our Love of Olive Oil May Destroy the MediterraneanOlive oil has won the world over with its beneficial, heart healthy monounsaturated fat and distinct flavor. But in order to meet with the huge demand for this wondrous oil, some pretty aggressive agricultural practices are destroying Mediterranean ecosystems. Parts of Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal are being densely packed with olive trees, heavily irrigated and treated with chemical fertilizers to meet with high consumer demand. Soil erosion is becoming a big problem and desertification could be coming soon. Spain, which has suffered from years of drought, uses 80% of its water to grow olives. Not so good for its people. So what’s a culinary epicurean to do? Buy your olive oil closer to home. My personal favorite is Tehama Gold, organically grown in northern California and family owned and operated. Let’s support the industries that are actually built to thrive and survive. Source: Telegraph Image: wollombi Related Posts ↓ |
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| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Oct 6, 2008 at 5:00 am by Allison McCarthy Creme of the Crop As women, we are always searching for a product to leave our skin looking young and radiant. But only recently have we come to learn that less is more, especially in terms of what we’re putting on our faces. With an overabundance of chemical-laden products on the market, I choose to steer clear and opt instead for a more natural alternative. ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Oct 3, 2008 at 12:00 pm by Sarah Irani Melamine - the Next Bisphenol-A? This tainted milk scare in China traces back to melamine, a type of plastic that was added to infant formula to “boost” the protein levels while cutting costs. Disgusting. Melamine in formula isn’t a concern to U.S. parents ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Oct 6, 2008 at 5:00 am by Allison McCarthy Vegan Queen Eco It Bag There’s nothing that screams luxury quite like a logo-emblazoned handbag. I’m usually against obnoxious designer touting, but in the case of green, I’m willing to make an exception. This Vegan Queen Eco IT Bag looks like it should line the accessories shelves at Neiman Marcus ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| ARTISAN / ECOSALON HOME Oct 6, 2008 at 5:00 am by Tina McCarthy Months in the Making: Bamboolicious Serve Ware You've likely seen bowls of this type before - they're beautiful, useful and popular. But before stylish varieties of Bamboolicious serve ware can grace your kitchen, it takes Vietnamese artisans in Cat Dang Village up to four months to skillfully craft each one by ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| ARTISAN / ECOSALON HOME Oct 3, 2008 at 9:00 am by Tina McCarthy Rustic One Day, Refined the Next Who could commit to just one set of dining service ware? Sometimes you feel like an earth mama, while other days you’re more in tune with all things modern. So, why not cater to the duality of your style? ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| ARTISAN / ECOSALON HOME Oct 3, 2008 at 5:00 am by Tina McCarthy Working in Unity: the Village of Tabaka The humble community of Tabaka, Kenya is driven by a simple yet admirable mantra: arambee moto, which signifies a unity between them. And they sure do practice what they preach. In order to create an array of intricate sculptures, the diverse skills of its villagers must be combined. Miners travel to a number of surrounding quarries ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| DECOR / ECOSALON HOME Oct 6, 2008 at 5:00 am by Tina McCarthy The Wabi-Sabi Way If your afternoon tea time is putting you to sleep, then perk it up with a cultural boost from the Wabi-Sabi cups. Before you incorporate these modest pieces into your routine, you should first understand the aesthetics behind ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| DECOR / ECOSALON HOME Oct 3, 2008 at 12:00 pm by Tina McCarthy Seamless Storage Space If your armoire, dresser and closet don’t provide enough storage space for your eco-fashionista leanings, you may have considered stashing some of those tacky plastic bins under your bed for extra room. Don’t even think about it! With the Edge bed from Environment ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| LIFESTYLE / ECOSALON HOME Oct 3, 2008 at 5:00 am by Susan Chaityn Lebovits Short on Time? Join the Virtual March Against Global Warming You know those group walks that gather hundreds if not thousands of people to support causes from world hunger to medical research to nuclear non-proliferation? Well, now like minded folks who would like to devote a weekend to stop global warming but simply don’t have the time can join a ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |