Once again, the original credit for this find goes to our writer ziggy, who reviewed this video at our blog. Like him, I found this pretty tame, especially coming from an investigative reporter. No questions … more
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sustainablogger posted a Quick Tip about Organic Gardening.
February 14, 2011
Thinking about your Spring garden yet? I am... and one practice I plan to experiment with this year is companion planting. That is, I'll be thinking about how some plants benefit the growth/survival … more
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EcoMama posted a Quick Tip about Agave Nectar.
February 13, 2011
The marketing campaigns advertising agave as 'healthy' have worked well. I thought it was too. I never tried it or intended to (I use maple syrup and honey), but just like the soy hype it has … more
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katknit posted a Quick Tip about Wool Socks.
February 11, 2011
Well, that depends. I knit socks for myself all the time, and the yarn is generally wool blended with nylon or another synthetic. I can wear those comfortably, and they're very warm. But 100% wool … more
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sustainablogger posted a Quick Tip about Cat Litter.
February 11, 2011
Traditional cat litters are made from clay, which has a couple of problems: it's generally strip-mined, and the dust can irritate you cat's respiratory system. I've found that alternatives made from pine … more
I have four feet of snow outside with ten foot snowbanks. In the past sixteen years of living here north of Boston this is perhaps the snowiest winter of all! I can't remember a January with a major … more
Everyone should eat breakfast. Why not eat a nutritious meal to start the day which is also eco-friendly. Speaking of, the good people at Three Sisters Cereal once again gave me three products for … more
Have you wondered why there seems to be an epidemic of serious childhood illnesses, like cancer, asthma and birth defects, in America? It has a lot to do with the huge increase, over the past 50 years, … more
How does this product meet your green values? Alcohol, VOCs, ethoxylates, phthalate containing synthetic fragrance, and dyes? Yep, they got 'em. Not sure where this ends up being green … more
OK, I admit it... even though I discuss this stuff daily, I still worry about quality and performance with green cleaning products. Ecover's dishwashing liquid works as well as any other dish soap … more
Organic cotton clothing can be pricey. I generally don't buy any for myself or my daughter unless I find a really good deal. Why even bother? Well, because conventional cotton is grown with insane … more
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KellyKlepfer reviewed Food, Inc..
February 04, 2011
I tend to avoid constant streams of news because the flow of bad and dark overwhelms me and makes me feel hopeless. I can't watch the endless commentary on why people do some of the hideous … more
On our way to the northern edge of Minnesota for a New Year’s celebration, to a ski town called Lutsen, my fiancé and I made a pit stop in the city of Duluth. It was late on a Thursday night, … more
While out of town, I had the chance to do some Actual Reading. It was delightful–staying at my folks’ place, we were all four of us staying in one big room, so there wasn’t much … more
Ecolissa.com carries only fashionable eco friendly and vegan clothing made of sustainable fabrics such as organic cotton, bamboo, hemp, soy, modal, and tencel.
I am so excited I'm not sure where to start! You see, my husband is an ice cream addict. Hence I have tasted one too many store bought ice creams. I was never an ice cream lover simply because I've … more
The winter months in Minnesota can be unbearably long and cold. The only way to combat the weather and winter blues is to brave up, battle the cold and get outside for some refreshing seasonal exercise. … more
I’ve talked about a couple of residential wind turbines in the past such as the MagLev and the Helix. Both of these are fine units. But, now I’d like to talk about the Air-X … more
I adore hydrangeas. This flower is the perfect blend of color (soothing, yet vibrant and NOT too pastel) and it has fantastic shape and structure. This is also a great flower to use for a wedding. … more
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devora posted a Quick Tip about Meatless Monday.
January 07, 2011
When I travel to other countries, I'm always pleasantly surprised by how little meat they serve, which is fine by me considering I was a vegetarian for over a decade. You go to foreign cuisine restaurants … more
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zephyr2050 posted a Quick Tip about CleanTech.
January 07, 2011
Clean technology is, by now, clearly the path the world needs to go down. Renewable materials and sources that will supplant their primitive forms and allow the environment and its inhabitants a longer … more
It's a nice documentary to watch.. or rather must watch documentary . The statistics were unbelievable, and it was presented nicely as well. I really like the documentary, and I think it carries a … more
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TeamAWAC posted a Quick Tip about Planet Earth.
January 07, 2011
This is an amazing series to watch. There are some parts where the environments and the behaviors of some animals seem so alien that it's hard to believe it's real. If you can, do yourself a favor and … more
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EcoMama posted a Quick Tip about Meatless Monday.
January 07, 2011
When I immigrated to the U.S. I was a little shocked that meat was served at nearly every meal. I think this is the only country with such unethical consumption of meat, not to mention it isn't healthy … more
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ariajuliet posted a Quick Tip about Meatless Monday.
January 07, 2011
Meatless Monday is a GREAT way to make a small commitment that will have a BIG impact on the environment, and more importantly, your wallet and your body! Eating vegetarian meals … more