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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…

  • 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.”

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • The Man with the Plan

    T.Boone Pickens discusses America’s lack of an energy plan on The Daily Show. The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Exclusive – T. Boone Pickens Extended Interview www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog The Daily Show on Facebook

  • Ommmmmm

    I heard about this “epically green” yoga spot in Ireland. It is The Clare Island Yoga Retreat Centre in Ballytoughey County Mayo on the west coast. They serve organic meals, and offer meditation and Ashtanga yoga classes. You will stay in a traditional cottage renovated with natural, earth-friendly materials. The cottages use solar panels to…

  • Happy Thanksgiving!

    I read this article on how to have a greener Thanksgiving. In summary, purchase your turkey from local farmers. Or serve chicken instead of turkey. And is it better to wrap leftovers in plastic wrap or aluminum foil? If you must use aluminum foil, reuse it. Happy Turkey Day!

  • The weapon we have is Love

    Just in time for the opening of Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows part 1, we would like to draw attention to the works of real-life Dumbledore’s Army: the Harry Potter Alliance.The non-profit organization was founded 5 years ago by anything-but-slacker Andrew Slack. What would Dumbledore do? Why, he’d help eradicate poverty, illiteracy,genocide, social inequality,…