Jan 25, 2010 Posted by admin

Vapur – The Anti Bottle

The Vapur water bottle is completely collapsible, making it perfect for almost every situation.  It stands when full, yet can fold and flatten into the tightest of spaces with ease when empty. The Vapur is also eco friendly, reusable, washable, freezable and BPA free.   Its inner layer is odor and taste resistant. The flexible Vapur non-bottles ship completely flat which allows them to take 90% less... read more

Jan 23, 2010 Posted by admin

Prive Concept Vert — Eco Friendly Shampoo and Conditioner

I recently came across a really cool product, Prive Concept Vert Rejuvinating Shampoo and Conditioner.  This eco friendly set is completely organic with ingredients sourced out of the Amazon Rainforest.  It’s sulfate and paraben free and rejuvenates the hair with antioxidants.  Both the shampoo and conditioner are housed in reusable bottles which can be sent back to the manufacturer for refill.  What... read more

Jan 10, 2010 Posted by admin

SAVE MONEY – BUY AN ENERGY EFFICIENT FURNACE

The heat source in most homes continues to be fossil fuels or electricity generated by nuclear and coal fire power plants.  This is both expensive (as fuel costs are on the rise) and detrimental to the environment.  To combat these issues, many people are looking to replace old furnaces with new, energy efficient alternatives. How do you know when to replace your old furnace with one of the Energy Star... read more

Dec 30, 2009 Posted by admin

Choosing a Natural Pet Food for Your Dog

The ingredients in most commercial pet food brands are questionable to say the least.  I just got a new puppy (Cricket) and want her to live a long and healthy life.  I feel the food I choose for her is of utmost importance in making this happen so I’m out doing my research. I’ve already found that there are so many choices of pet foods out there, and opinions of dog nutrition vary among... read more

Dec 28, 2009 Posted by admin

Save Energy In Your Home

In most cases, the energy in our homes comes from fossil fuels.  To explain it in simple terms, we heat our homes with natural gas or oil and get our electricity from power plants which are fueled by natural gas, oil, coal or nuclear energy.  The prices we pay for these fuels are constantly rising, which ends up being a direct cost to us.  On top of that, there are also the environmental costs related... read more

Dec 18, 2009 Posted by admin

Switching to a Natural Deodorant

Conventional deodorants contain several potentially harmful ingredients that could be linked to Alzheimer’s Disease, Breast Cancer and reproductive issues.  Now that I’m becoming more and more aware of these things, I decided to pursue the natural deodorant route. What I initially learned was that finding a good natural deodorant is not a simple task.  I went through so many that either just don’t... read more

Dec 16, 2009 Posted by admin

Just a Few Earth Friendly New Year’s Resolutions

It’s not even Christmas yet and my mind’s already on setting goals for 2010.  Of course most of us will add eat right, exercise more, etc. to the list, but this is the year to also start thinking about the environment and your health (if you’re not already there). Here are some New Year’s resolutions tips, most of them “green.” Cut sugar from your diet.  It’ll do your body and mind... read more

Dec 10, 2009 Posted by admin

The Benefits of Organic Shampoos and Conditioners

Traditional shampoos and conditioners are full of harmful synthetic chemicals that are known irritants, allergins or carcinogens.  In fact, personal care products are among the least regulated consumer goods sold in the U.S.  As the skin, scalp and hair absorb toxins with ease, the long term effects of exposure to these toxins is of much concern. When reading a label, know that the ingredients are... read more

Dec 9, 2009 Posted by admin

Neti Pot: A Flu Season Must Have

With pollution on the rise and chemicals in our environment, it’s no wonder that there are sizable increases in the number of people who suffer various forms of sinus congestion and respiratory illness.  To combat these issues, alternative health practitioners worldwide swear by the regular practice of nasal cleansing.  They recommend using saline solution to do so as a daily regime of wellness. The... read more

Dec 6, 2009 Posted by admin

Green Gift Ideas: Vans Organic Sneakers

I’ve been wearing Vans since I was 10 years old. And believe it or not, I bought a pair last weekend to replace my beaten down black slip ons. The kicker here…..the shoes I purchased were ORGANIC. So yes, kudos to the #1 sports lifestyle brand for going green!!!!!! Z9BHJQTPTWR3 What a perfect gift for the eco friendly skater, surfer or snowboarder in your life. Shop now at Vans.com ... read more