Electric cars. Humph. Now, we love the idea – in fact, it’s a necessity. Weaning the world off the “Ëœ…
Month: January 2008
Deceptively 'Natural'
Recently, the FDA chose not to issue any regulations regarding the use of the word “natural” in food packagi…
Eco-Friendly, Healthy Dining Starts with the Proper Tools
Readers often email us with questions, and though I generally respond in my Friday column, the following question was so…
The Natural Shower: How to Avoid Chlorine Off-Gassing While You Bathe
Most of us use filters for our drinking water, because tap water contains chlorine and other elements that taste bad are…
Greenwash Review: the Power Of Suggestions
In the search for eco-friendly products, it would be so nice if other people did some of the legwork for you. Buying pro…
The Staples of Modern Life
It’s the irony of the universe, that when you really need a staple-remover all you can find is a stapler, and vice…
Seasonal Living: Spring Series – Scents of the Seasons
Smell may be the most ancient of our senses, acting on the brain’s primitive limbic system. We don’t rely mu…
Winding Up: Crank-Operated Gadgets
When it comes to environmentally-friendly living, we need more cranks. We’re talking about the hand-mechanical ene…