A rift in slow food reveals big growing pains. The foodiverse was all atwitter over this article from Chow last week. A …
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AIDS Lifecycle ‘Last Mile Fundraiser’: Good for a Cause, Good for the Planet
EVENT Join EcoSalon and SF’s craziest cyclist at Swig next week for a good time, a good cause and a chance to win …
What Is Fair Trade?
We all know that buying fair trade items aids underprivileged communities across the world, but what exactly does this e…
Weaving in the Circle of the Sun
It takes the inhabitants of rural villages in Bolivian regions like Alto Plano or the Central Highlands two hours to wal…
Ojon Oil Saves Your Hair and Costa Rica's Tropical Forests
I have thick, long, beautiful hair, and I favor natural, low-maintenance hair care. Generally, a little bit of coconut o…
24% of Groceries Get Trashed (and 8 Other Insanities)
There’s only one way to tackle the biggest obstacles – a tiny bit at a time. Every small contribution adds u…
A Bag Habit Not to Break
We spout a lot of eco-hoopla about toxins and pollutants and recycling around EcoSalon, and my hope is that you’ve…
Jhonson Augustin: From Apprentice to Master Artisan
When Jhonson Augustin’s father left Haiti, his mother took on the full responsibility of caring for and supporting…