| LIFESTYLE / ECOSALON HOME Aug 12, 2008 at 6:30 am by Luanne Bradley Talkin Trash I have so little time these days, recycling fliers and other junk mail has become routine. But I'm so grateful a recent pamphlet from SFEnvironment.org caught my eye. It's easy enough to toss old shampoo bottles in sustainable fashion, but we are lefting scratching our eco-minded heads when it comes to ...Read MoreRelated Posts ↓ |
| LIFESTYLE / ECOSALON HOME Aug 8, 2008 at 5:00 am by Kim Derby Eco Poo Bags: Worth Their Weight in Clever, Clean and Green? I admit it - I used to buy those brand-new blue bags in a roll to pick up my dog’s poop. Not the greenest item, actually not green at all, but very convenient and clean. Then I switched to re-using the plastic bags from my trips to the grocery store, but having one too many “accidents” with a holey bag, I soon ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| LIFESTYLE / ECOSALON HOME Aug 7, 2008 at 6:00 am by Kim Derby How to Win the Battle of the Junk Drawer Everyone has one; it doesn’t matter where you live or how organized you are or which candidate you vote for. The junk drawer does not discriminate. And unless you're a Zen monk, the idea of emptying and sorting said drawer sends you running for cover. Yes, I’m fairly certain most of us have done battle with our junk drawer at one ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| LIFESTYLE / ECOSALON HOME Jul 29, 2008 at 5:00 am by Mike Sowden Eco Links to Green Your Week Don't miss these green reads: .jpg){kind=small} When you're picking your way through a furniture sale - what's perfect for renovation? Here are ten ...Read MoreRelated Posts ↓ |
| LIFESTYLE / ECOSALON HOME Jul 22, 2008 at 6:00 am by Sara Ost 30 Unexpected and Unusual Things You Can Still Put in the Compost Composting isn't just for food, silly! You'll be surprised at all the strange, random junk you can toss in the compost bucket. Don't draw the line at peach pits and coffee grounds - start chucking the following items into that bucket and watch your garbage bill go down while you create top-drawer dirt (and help the planet, of course). ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Aug 15, 2008 at 10:20 am by Sarah Irani How to Safely Get Rid of Paint, Toxic Cleaning Products and Motor Oil Sorry to burst your bubble, but not even eco-bloggers are eco-perfect. Case in point: the last time I moved I had to deal with a few cans of leftover house paint. It wasn’t worth taking with me so I left those cans in the shed for the next resident to deal with. Not the greatest karma, but at least I didn’t throw the paint in the trash. ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Aug 14, 2008 at 5:00 am by Mike Sowden Strawberry Hedgehog Vegan Bath and Body: Interview with Founder Tracy Perkins As firm believers in bodycare products relying on natually-occuring ingredients (from butter to balm), we're delighted to welcome Tracy Perkins of ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Aug 4, 2008 at 11:08 am by Susan Chaityn Lebovits A Toxic Tumble I’d always had a gut feeling that those laboratory-cocktail laundry scents were toxic. When I would go for a run and smell dryer sheets or fabric softeners waft by, my cheeks felt as if they were on fire and my nose would run. Now there’s scientific proof that my physical reactions were not in my head. Related Posts ↓ |
| DECOR / ECOSALON HOME Jul 24, 2008 at 5:00 am by Tina McCarthy 5 Simple Tips to Keep Your Closet Clutter Free If your personal storage space looks as though you’re preparing for a yard sale, then it’s due time to get organized. Having a cluttered closet is not only annoying and unsightly - it's bad for your clothes. Here's how to keep your closet clean: ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |