Published on September 6th, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
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The CTWW challenge laid down August 22nd was a particularly tough one, namely to avoid applying chemicals to our skin wherever possible. As this wasn’t an issue I could honestly say I’d put much thought into in the past, I quickly got to thinking about the amount of chemicals I actually use on my skin and how to avoid doing so. Here’s a look at five of the chemical sources I sought to avoid and how I went about it... Read More →
Published on September 4th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
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I was introduced to a wonderful new film project that Mariel Hemingway is behind called Stop Monsanto. I’m excited about the film and hope you will be too. I had the opportunity to correspond with Ms. Hemingway about the film and the issues behind it (GMO/GE food). ... Read More →
Published on August 31st, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
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Unless you've enrolled in a university that boasts its dedication to preserving the environment and features LEED certified buildings, then chances of you living in a sustainable door room for the next four years will be slim. Just because your room may not come automatically equipped with the necessary tools needed to make it "green" doesn't mean you can't take the initiative to ensure that your new dwelling is eco-approved... Read More →
Published on August 23rd, 2012 | by Chris Keenan
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Four quick and cost-effective ways to green a home and begin saving immediately on energy costs and the household's overall carbon footprint... Read More →
Published on August 20th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
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We all know that taking care of our teeth is very important, and the value of natural dental care is becoming clearer. What makes a health and sustainable smile? Let's consider tooth brushes, their impact on our environment, and our toothpaste... Read More →
Published on August 20th, 2012 | by Chris Keenan
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Fruit flies can be obnoxious to deal with in the home at any time of year. Check out this super simple and green way of getting rid of them... Read More →
Published on August 13th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
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We recently moved into a gorgeous 112-year-old house in the historic district of our town. We are renting long-term with an option to buy. We have an awesome landlord who has let us really make this [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 6th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
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I was scheduled to be on a TV morning show called Ebru Today Monday morning the week of the meatless media poo-storm (ironic it was a Monday, never thought of that). I picked my topic a couple of weeks prior and planned to talk about the importance of understanding how our food impacts the environment. ... Read More →
Published on August 6th, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
Taking an eco-friendly approach to remodeling not only helps to lessen your ecological footprint, but can also lessen the monetary strain on your wallet. Many of these remodeling ideas can be done by you, saving you even more money because you will not have to hire a contractor. Just take a look around your house and make note of the things that you would like to change. There is almost certainly a green way to make all of the changes on your list... Read More →
Published on August 3rd, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
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A curious thing has happened since the explosion of sustainable MBA programs, they have begun to infitrate traditional MBAs. Someof the universities now incorporating sustainable practices into their MBAs may surprise you. Northwestern (Kellogg), Harvard Business and UPenn (Wharton), traditionally conservative when it comes to environmental and social responsibility component of business have introduced sustainable curriculum to their business programs... Read More →
