March 22nd, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
World Water Day is March 22nd and the United Nations would like you to help their campaign by helping motivate others to conserve and respect this delicate resource. The annual event organized through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations works to promote ideas that will hopefully decrease water waste and increase more productive methods for using our valuable water supply. To celebrate World Water Day this year, here are some simple ways we can work to embrace water conservation at home
March 20th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Beyond Pesticides is an organization that not only highlights the dangers of chemical pesticides but offers non-toxic solutions. Formally known as the National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides, Beyond Pesticides has been around since 1981 educating the public on how pesticides impact our lives and the environment. On March 30-31 they will be holding the 30th National Pesticide Forum entitled Healthy Communities: Green solutions for safe environments at Yale University. Not to worry if you can't get out to New Haven that weekend, here are a few things you can do to decrease your pesticide use
March 15th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Ads attacking alternative milks are downright hilarious but tinged with sadness as well. One mocks alternative milk that require shaking. Farm fresh milk requires shaking to ensure the fats get mixed back into the milk but we've become so distant from farm fresh that many don't know that. What we are really seeing here is fear. More people are forgoing cow's milk because of health concerns and the dairy industry is feeling it. While milk alternatives like soy, coconut and almond milk can be a little more expensive they're totally worth the expense. But what if you could make your own right in the kitchen? Well, you can and it's a simple process. Leave Bessie grazing in the field and make your own milk
March 13th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Feel Good Style reports, lead is toxic enough to warrant candy makers to only allow .1 parts per million (ppm). However, it's now surfaced in the cosmetic world that popular companies like L’Oreal are putting out products with up to 7.19 (ppm). While lipstick does serve the fashionista purpose of coloring the lips, most of us simply like the soft way it leave s our lips so risking our health just isn't worth it. Finding a replacement is actually rather easy. Here are a few lipstick replacements easily found and created at home
March 13th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
We had an extra Green Diva Meg in the house today! Our special guest Green Diva Meghan Van Dyk, the [&hellip
March 8th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
Green Diva Lisa was out this week, so EcoKaren, captain of EcoEtsy and editor of this very blog, sat in as guest Green Diva. [&hellip
March 8th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Back in 2007 blogger Josh Madison tracked his toilet paper usage and representative of just one person, Josh reportedly used 2.8 miles of toilet paper. That's 49 rolls annually. What if there was a way to cut toilet paper usage and what if that method was already used in most parts of the world outside the United States? Enter the bidet and the method for Americans to reduce their use of toilet paper
March 6th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
In the 70's, Woodsy Owl spread the word of honoring the environment with his, "Give a hoot, don't pollute" message. 2011 marked his 40th anniversary and 2012 marks his return with an animated series. Learn about Woodsy Owl's new adventures and how his timeless message resonates even louder with a new generation of young eco-warriors
February 28th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Mineral make-up has become a popular choice for those who have sensitive skin or allergies or for those looking for environmentally-sound cosmetic choices. Most mineral make-up comes in minimal packaging. Another great thing about mineral make-up is it's versatility. Pink minerals can be used for eyes, cheeks, lips and even nails. Now you can even use mineral make-up to color your clear polish
February 26th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
Never a dull moment in the Green Divas studio . . . an all green diva day with our usual [&hellip
