Category: Green news

Watch this presentation by Ken Cook, president of the Environmental Working Group and see if you’re not shaken to the core.

Another reason to buy from local farms and markets, or to go organic: An FDA ruling allowing irradiation of spinach and iceberg lettuce in order to prevent E. Coli. Zapping produce lowers its nutritional content and allows the formation of dangerous new, possibly carcinogenic compounds. Look for the Radura symbol (pictured on left) on packaging….

Do you live in Hollywood? If yes, did you know that a green lounge will be opening next month? It’s called Ecco Ultra Lounge. According to the Ecco website, “Ecco will set the standards for an eco-friendly nightlife experience by minimizing and neutralizing its impact on the environment, while implementing energy saving initiatives.” From what…

Early next year, you will start finding green Payless shoes in stores nationwide and online. Payless ShoeSource is teaming up with Summer Rayne Oakes, Discovery Network’s Planet Green fashion and beauty expert and author of Style, Naturally: The Global Guide to Sustainable Fashion and Beauty. The team will be using sustainable and eco-friendly materials such…

In case you’re looking for an eco book for yourself, your friend, your sister, your mother, etc., check out The Eco Chick Guide to Life: How to Be Fabulously Green.

Then you might want to check out the Dominican Republic, which is being touted as the leading destination for eco-tourism in the Caribbean. The country is rich in wildlife sanctuaries and natural parks, and Francisco Javier Garcia, the Minister of Tourism, says, “By setting aside 20 percent of our land for preservation, the DR has…

I never thought Kraft had the most healthful food selection, but I’m at least glad to hear that they’ve found another use for their food waste. Two of their cheese plants are now responsible for turning whey into biogas. “Our facilities have previously used strategies such as concentrating the whey to reduce volume and finding…

When I was young, a mango tree was planted in our backyard. I envisioned its branches playing host to a really cool treehouse, but of course, by the time the tree was big enough to carry a treehouse, I was already too old for one. But then again, is anyone really too old for a…

Habitat for Humanity is well known for building simple and affordable homes, but now, they’re trying their hand at green building. Their first eco-friendly home is being built in Pontiac, Michigan and is aiming for a Platinum LEED certification. It has a long list of features that will save energy, from a foam-insulated foundation to…

I’ve bought a handful of unique items from Etsy, like my Atticus Finch shirt by inexplicableconfetti and a cute purse by Funky Chic Designs. But there’s also a large selection of home decorations made from recycled items. I found the Recycling Tree, a wall panel by Reincarnations. Painted on a piece of reclaimed wood, the…