Europe and Canada (and much of the rest of the world, for that matter) are years ahead of the U.S. in their eco-mindedne…
Month: September 2008
The (Rinse and) Return of Glass Milk Bottles
If there’s one method of recycling glass that’s even better than popping it into the local bottle bank……
The Fall and Rise of Eco-Ivory
Brace yourself. I’m just about to suggest you try wearing ivory. Vegetable ivory, that is – from the tagua o…
Your Salad May Come with a Bullet
A disturbing trend sweeping across California’s salad farms: farmers are taking to the gun to hunt down and kill a…
The Silver Metal for Backsplashes
I recently viewed my cousin’s remodeled kitchen in L.A. and was struck by the beauty of her recycled aluminum tile…
B.C. Beauty
Nixxi of British Columbia brings a different type of Island vibe to eco-fashion. The islands of British Columbia are ru…
Guest Post: Kathryn Hawkins of A Greener Pet: 10 Great Tips for Reducing Carbon Pawprints
Note: this is a guest post by Kathryn Hawkins. Locally-grown veggies and free-range chicken may be de rigeur on your own…
DIY: Eco-Friendly Wood Polish
Next time you set out to buff your furniture, toss those toxic cleaners and make your own natural alternative instead wi…