As travelers, we look for beauty when we go to remarkable and offbeat places. But to truly understand the world, we̵…
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Get Unnecessary Oil Out of Your Life
There aren’t a lot of ways to wean yourself off of oil (at least not until the solar-powered jetpacks I dream of n…
8 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Recycle
I have a large, shameful pile of junk in my basement that has been growing out of control for three years. I try not to …
Wake Up and Smell the Polymers
Imagine a TV ad featuring a loopy Zooey Deschanel singing the praises of plastic. Not pretty, nor as comfy as the touch…
Taming of the Screw: Will the Planet Mourn Sustainable Cork?
Put a cork in it! That’s the old school way of bottling wine, one that benefited our environment in a variety of w…
Road Warrant: A Month Long Documentary on People, Beaches and Plastic
Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to sail across the Atlantic Ocean studying plastic and marine debris in yet ano…
EcoMeme: “Oh, THAT BPA?”
Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reversed its position on the safety of a chemical used especially…
Give It Up for 2010! EcoSalon’s Round-Up for Creating a Greener Year
Every time you leave the water running while brushing your teeth, you vow you will break the habit soon because you care…
