Sometimes the solutions are so simple. No need to give your kids a throwaway brown paper bag when a reusable, washable o…
A 'Touch' of Brazil
Brazil is, among many things, a country of artists, many now using their talents to send a message of environmental awar…
Dressed to Thrill
I love the New York Times Thursday Style section, which recently featured a seductive plea by writer Guy Trebay (disguis…
Shady Business: Stylish, Sustainable Sun Hats
Even without “help” from global warming, the sun can be hard on skin. I love the beach and the summer rays &…
Go Vintage for a Viable Planet
Sometimes the best way to shape a sustainable future is to go back in time. While we can drive change by buying new clot…
Cheap Fashion Has a High Environmental Price: Lessons of the $3 Billion Sustainable Apparel Industry
Between writing posts for EcoSalon, I’ve spent several months researching and writing a study on the business of s…
Scents & Sensibility
I’ve never been the kind of woman who commits to one scent. When faced with the endless rows of fragrances in my l…
The Revolution Will Be Televised (But Will the Television Be Recycled?)
This post requires me to admit that I sometimes watch television. I could defend it by saying I’m part of the medi…