| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Sep 12, 2008 at 5:00 am by Sarah Irani How to Find a Local Organic Dairy Unless you’re into quaffing growth hormones with your milk, you’ve probably been buying your dairy products organic. Eggs, milk, cheese – with all these animal products it’s important to go organic in order to get your nutrition free of chemicals, from antibiotic-free animals that eat organic feed and are raised humanely. But what if you want to take it a step greener and support local organic dairies? How do you find them? The first thing you can do is Google your town, state or region, plus the words “organic dairy farm.” If there are small organic dairies nearby, they’ll probably show up. A few other resources to try are these pages from the Organic Consumers Association, SmallDairy.com and the Eat Well Guide. (Not all small dairies will be in these guides, so Google to bring up other results.) And thanks for supporting your local organic dairy! Image: R'eyes Related Posts ↓ |
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| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Aug 28, 2008 at 9:00 am by Sarah Irani Good Karma Farming Most of us grew up thinking that Old McDonald had a farm with happy cows and happy chickens, not necessarily making the connection between those critters and our Happy Meals. As sustainable family farms give way to industrialized factory versions, the romantic farming dream is quickly being tossed into the slop pile. However, some ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Aug 11, 2008 at 9:30 am by Susan Chaityn Lebovits 10 Ways to Eat Well on a Budget With gas prices at an all-time high, people are looking for ways to cut back, but that doesn’t mean that you need to skimp on fuel for your body. Eating healthy food won’t siphon your wallet if you follow these tips from the University of Michigan Health ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| LIFESTYLE / ECOSALON HOME Jul 29, 2008 at 5:00 am by Emily Navas New Urbanism and the Green Heart of Suburbia Now that my city, San Francisco, has been given one of the highest walkability rates in the nation - surpassing NY and Boston - I am thrilled to know that the rise in fuel costs and deepening energy crisis has spurred more people onto the streets into walking or ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| LIFESTYLE / ECOSALON HOME Jul 23, 2008 at 10:30 am by Susan Chaityn Lebovits Are You an Eco Snob? 10 Sure Signs You've Gone Too Green Are you too green for your own good? I’ve become so eco-conscious that I fear I’m annoying; like those supermarket ladies who serve up unsolicited advice to parents while their toddler is having a tantrum. The first clue that I might be going overboard was when I realized that every coat pocket, handbag, and backpack had ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| LIFESTYLE / ECOSALON HOME Jun 10, 2008 at 6:00 am by Mike Sowden Greenopia: It's a Regional Thing Being "over here" in the U.K., I tend to forget (as many Brits do) how huge the U.S. is.....and how frustrating it must be to hear about an enticing new eco-restaurant or artisan fair that's a day's drive away, or more. Meanwhile, you're stuck with Denny's. There's a site that wants to tell you about how green your very own ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| LIFESTYLE / ECOSALON HOME May 2, 2008 at 10:21 am by Vanessa Barrington New Orleans Farmers' Market Report: Signs of Spring Recently I had the pleasure of traveling to the pleasure capital of the United States, New Orleans. Being me, one of the must-go places on my list was the farmers' market. I had to see what people were eating in springtime in the Crescent City. It was good to see the market somewhat recovered after the storm-due to lots of support from ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Jul 24, 2008 at 5:00 am by Allison McCarthy Fashion Spotlight: Deux fm Deux fm has quickly made a statement in the eco-fashion world. With a creative spin on organic basics, Anna Gilkerson has developed a chic collection we’re all flocking to. The Canadian fashion brand’s designer/founder believes in implementing sustainable action through innovative design - and ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Jul 17, 2008 at 11:15 am by Allison McCarthy Summer Trend: the Infamous Gladiator Sandal The gladiator sandal may be a trend we’re all sick of hearing about - I know I am. But, I felt it my duty to bring you an eco option just in case. After all the hype, I finally found a greener version of the oddly popular (in my opinion) sandal. Oakland-based Twenty ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Jul 8, 2008 at 11:52 am by Allison McCarthy Hi-tech High Heels Last weekend I attended a tea party with friends (yes, you read that correctly) and we got to talking about eco-friendly fashions. One of my friends was complaining that there aren’t enough stylish eco-shoes out there. Clearly my pal hasn’t been reading the right sources (ahem) because I’ve turned you all on to many a designer and ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |