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Natalie Portman wears H&M
Guess what Academy Award nominee Natalie Portman wore at a pre-Oscar party? A $50 dress from H & M‘s new eco-friendly Conscious Collection. The clothes are made from Tencel, organic cotton and linen, and recycled polyester. The company has also teamed up with Swedish Hasbeens so you can dress green from head to toe. The…
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Danny in Oz
From Doctor Oz: Get the insider secrets to saving big on your next organic purchase. From finding what’s free to steering clear of false organic claims, get some money-saving tips from Danny Seo.
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Baby Gaga
Would you try ice cream made from breast milk? London’s The Icecreamists‘s founder Matt O’Connor said: “”It’s pure, it’s natural, it’s organic, and it’s free range — and if it’s good enough for our kids, it’s good enough to use in our ice cream.”
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LED = deadly?
Small LED bulbs that are promoted as eco-friendly alternatives to traditional light bulbs contain high levels of lead, arsenic and a dozen other potentially hazardous substances that have been linked to various cancers, a new American study shows. Read more. Huh. So is there no way for consumers to win at all?
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
How about some raw chocolate for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day? UliMana products are made from organic ingredients full of antioxidants, magnesium, and is sweetened with the very healthy agave nectar. The company is based in Asheville, North Carolina but will ship anywhere.Or if you’re in the mood for some Fair Trade chocolates, become a…
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Ole’ Chipotle!
Chipotle is now offering the vegan chicken product called Garden Blend at their location in Chelsea. It is made of wheat protein, soy protein, and fresh vegetables, then marinated in Chipotle’s adobo sauce and grilled. They debuted the product in Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C. last year. The address is 149 8th Ave (between W17th and…
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Valentines for the Hudson
From Environment New York: With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the Hudson River is in desperate need of some love. Many of our cherished waterways are suffering from toxic pollution, sewage and industrial waste. Right now the Environmental Protection Agency is setting new rules for protecting waters across the country. Rollbacks to the Clean…
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The Naupad
There are always a lot of accessories that come out for practically every Apple product released, and some of them can be pretty brilliant too, like this case for the iPad, called the Nau iPad Stash ($75). It’s made from 100% recycled wool felt, and has enough compartments to suit your needs while still keeping…