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  • Tapped

    I’ve known about this documentary “Tapped” for quite sometime now, but only had the chance to watch it lately. Boy, it made me suspicious of the bottled water industry now. It raises the question, “is access to clean drinking water a basic human right, or a commodity that should be bought and sold like any…

  • All hail the king

    All hail the king

    We’re huge fans of Colin Firth here, so you can imagine how thrilled we were that he bagged the Best Actor trophy at the Oscars last night. Here’s something else to celebrate: He was wearing a Tom Ford suit that was made out of “ethical materials,” as Contact Music reports. His wife Livia was likewise…

  • Sleek, sustainable headphones

    A lot of people nowadays walk around listening to music, and if you do this too, you might as well use eco-friendly headphones. This particular pair by Ashcraft Design is made using recycled and sustainable materials, from the wood recycled from old guitars, to the leather that came from old clothes, to reclaimed aluminum.

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • 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.”

  • 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?

  • 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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