Last year, Lynn wrote this article about having a green period. To complement it, I share this eye-opening article from Seventh Generation about the dangers of using tampons, cleverly titled Tampontification. “Tampons are typically made from a variety of materials including conventional cotton, rayon, or a blend of both fibers. Conventional cotton is one of…

I’ve always been kinda bummed that my last few apartments haven’t had garbage disposals. Now comes confirmation that it’s actually better to just dispose of your table scraps in the trash rather than running the disposal. Ideal Bite says that if you can’t compost, stick to the ole garbage can, to save water and energy….

Now that school’s ending here in the U.S., here are some Ideal Bite recommended websites for recycling your school items. Bookbyte to get rid of books you’ll probably never need again, or you don’t want to ever see again. Gazelle for your electronic gadgets. Swaptree for CDs, DVDs, books and games. Rehash Clothes for apparel…

From Environment New York: We are moving closer to restoring long overdue protections for America’s most spectacular and beloved national forests. Yet while George Bush is no longer president, his policies and his people still threaten our last wild forests. As President Obama moves to put his own team in place at the Forest Service,…

I’m not familiar with the Elite brand, but it looks like they’re huge in the biking scene. The company just came out with the Nature Bottle, which is made from 100% biodegradable plastic. The bottle is said to decompose in one year.

jlynn89 over at Etsy posted this on the website: I would like a soap that is somewhat eco-friendly. I am also looking for something that will not dry out my skin. My skin gets dry easily, and I kind of want something that will moisturize it as well as cleaning. I want something that will…

I usually like my computer bags big, tough, and sturdy, but well, I suppose this one is pretty enough and looks nothing like a laptop bag. This bag is said to meet the design requirements of the Transportation Security Administration and it’s also made using eco-friendly fabrics. I like its pretty and colorful look, but…