Entries tagged Shopping

This Friday, don’t just buy nothing — use nothing!

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:53pm PST for grist_ask_umbra 3 Comments

This weekend, take a stand in the face of crises of ecology, psychology, and faith. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Holidays, Activism, Waste
Set a fancy table for free

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:29pm PST for greenpicks 0 Comments

Dine on crystal and silver for the holidays without breaking the bank. Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, Shopping, Holidays, Tips, Saving Money, Reusing stuff
The best holiday shipping deals

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:53am PST for the_conscious_consumer 8 Comments

Shopping online saves time and stress, plus it's better for the environment. And this year, you can save money on shipping too. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Holidays, Gifts, Tips
Everything you know about going green is wrong

By Dan Shapley Posted Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:39am PST for daily_green_news 2 Comments

Why driving the most fuel-efficient car and buying the most energy-efficient appliance matter much less than we think. (Hint: It's all about stuff.) Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Science, News, Recycling, Pollution, Waste
Fighting "fast fashion" and toxic clothes: Greening our wardrobes from the inside

By Editors of E / The Environmental Magazine Posted Sun Nov 15, 2009 8:46am PST for daily_green_news 0 Comments

A growing movement hopes to reduce the environmental impact of looking good. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Fashion
Soy candles’ double purpose

By Heather O'Neill Posted Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:27am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 3 Comments

Jimmyjane is a company that makes many sexy products, but when I planned a romantic getaway recently I knew that there was one that would really put a fire under my man. The company’s Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Romance, Gifts, Reviews
Bringing eco sexy back

By Heather O'Neill Posted Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:58am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 0 Comments

While the virtues of organic cotton have been well documented from a farming standpoint, the virtues of wearing organic cotton have been slightly less touted. ... Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Fashion, Reviews, Organic, Fair-Trade
Keeping baby clean … and healthy

By Heather O'Neill Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 1:21am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments

What is more precious than your baby? Knowing that your baby is completely chemical-free. We brought some of our littlest road testers on board for the Nascar of bathing events to find the best Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Shopping, Beauty, Kids, Reviews
Desk lamp powered by a phone jack

By Hank Green Posted Fri Nov 6, 2009 4:25pm PST for ecogeek 3 Comments

From my perspective, they very fact that this is possible is the news here. It's a "reading" lamp that can be powered by a phone jack. That's right, your phone jack has a tiny amount of power that comes through along with the phone signal to pow Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Electronics, Lights
Is there BPA in your canned food?

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Wed Nov 4, 2009 12:22pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 0 Comments

Consumers Union tested 19 canned foods like Campbell's and Del Monte. Almost all contained the questionable chemical BPA. What can you do to protect your family? Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Shopping, Safety, Government, Tips, Plastic