Articles tagged “Green Consumerism”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Cyber Monday Shopping That Doesn't Screw the Planet By David DeFranza IN Work & Connect Nov 24 2010 If you've made it this far, it means you survived Black Friday. Whether you waited in line for hours or skipped the event all together, chances are you still have some holiday gifts that need to be made or purchased. For many of you, today, Cyber Monday, is the day to finish up those holiday gifting loose ends. + READ MORE

Why Leading By Example Matters: It's in the Science - Green Behavior Develops through Peer Pressure By Rachel Cernansky IN Work & Connect Nov 3 2010 The secret to getting people to go green is not education or even financial incentive, but guilt. + READ MORE

Shop Fair Trade and Enter to Win a Trip to Guatemala from eBay By Rachel Cernansky IN Work & Connect Sep 17 2010 The eBay-World of Good partnership has created a giant fair trade venue for thousands of products, but it just got even better. Win a trip to Guatemala by October 15. + READ MORE

Have a Favorite Green Business? Green America Wants Your Vote By Rachel Cernansky IN Work & Connect Aug 31 2010 Speak up with a nomination for your favorite green company in the People's Choice Award for green business of the year. + READ MORE

At Sweden's Treehotel, Guests Sleep 18 Feet Off the Ground By Rachel Cernansky IN Travel & Outdoors Jul 13 2010 A hotel in a heavily forested area of northern Sweden that allows guests to sleep up close to nature. + READ MORE

Recycling Can Make Being Green Hilarious (VIDEO) By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Travel & Outdoors Apr 16 2010 The folks who design for our future are looking to us for clues to helping people go greener. How about using humor? + READ MORE

Certified Organic Textile Companies Increase 40% Last Year By Mat McDermott IN Fashion & Beauty Mar 19 2010 The number of companies certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard increased 40% in 2009. + READ MORE

Predicting A More Sustainable Future: The Designers Weigh In By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Jan 5 2010 As we wade into a bright new year, the predictions for green living are starting to trickle in. We can predict one thing for sure - Every item that we use has an impact on the environment. + READ MORE

Truly Gifted: An A-Z DIY Holiday Workshop For Everyone On Your Holiday List By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Dec 8 2009 I did the unthinkable. I ventured into New York City on Black Friday. It was mostly a social visit, but it was hard not to get caught up in the shopping frenzy. You would never guess from the amount of people who braved the stores with their fellow throngs of holiday revelers that there was ever a weakness in our economy, or that our planet was overdue for an eco conscious-raising. + READ MORE

69 Quirky, Unique and Semi-Homemade Gifts By Laurel House IN Home & Garden Dec 2 2009 This season of giving, instead of opting for some thoughtless doo-dad made from environmentally taxing non-sense that will inevitably be hidden within a closet's corner or tossed out completely, think long and hard about the 'right' gift, a really 'good' gift for those on your list; then make it even better by making it eco. We were sent lots of 'best' gift ideas to review. These are the few that really stood out, the few that we would actually want to be gifted with. Essentially, we are passing our gift list of 'wants' onto you. Happy Shopping. + READ MORE

10 Stop-Shopping Tips By Care2.com IN Work & Connect Dec 2 2009 Some people hate shopping, some love it?and the ones who love it seem to really love it. Too much stuff usually means clutter and clutter, for many, is the bane of the day. Why not kick that clutter to the curb by taming your shopping with these 10 tips to kick the habit? + READ MORE

Overwhelmed by Green Gift Advice? Shop Sustainably with 3 Simple Questions By Ashwin Seshagiri IN Home & Garden Nov 19 2009 The holidays can be a stressful time of year. These simple tips will help you cut through the clutter and gift thoughtfully this season. + READ MORE

Hot Online Retailers for Amazing, Lower Footprint Shopping By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Work & Connect Nov 18 2009 Shopping online is sometimes greener than shopping at local stores. But there's a way to be even more eco-friendly when you add things to your virtual cart without adding effort, and that's by shopping at online retailers that focus on green products. Here are three sites that will give you a hand with finding products with lower carbon footprints. + READ MORE

Is It Really Time to Paint? By Marye Audet IN Home & Garden Nov 13 2009 Whether your walls are looking dingy or faded you may be able to revive them without having to paint all over again. Here's how. + READ MORE

Erin Brockovich Speaks Out About Toxic Chemical Policy Reform (Interview) By Derek Markham IN Food & Health Nov 9 2009 Seventh Generation's Million Baby Crawl movement is picking up steam in the push to reform the U.S. toxic chemical policies, and an environmental activist 'heavy hitter', Erin Brockovich, took time to speak to us about the campaign and about toxic chemicals in general. + READ MORE

The Green Home Made Easy with Modern Eco Homes' One-Stop Shopping By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Work & Connect Oct 21 2009 Buying green meets convenience with Modern Eco Homes. + READ MORE

We Add Up Hosts World's Biggest Green Give-Away By David DeFranza IN Work & Connect Oct 20 2009 We Add Up begins explaining its goals by stating: The climate crisis is real and happening right now. This kind of clear, powerful, messaging forms the foundation of the organization, which Al Gore called a "tremendous marketing tool to promote the important message about the climate crisis." + READ MORE

Eco-Friendly Flatware for Gorgeous Green Dining By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Sep 28 2009 When people think about green dining, organic foods, eco-friendly wines and recycled glassware are usually the first things that come to mind. But flatware--spoons, forks, knives--is another thing to consider when you're in the market for new table trappings. + READ MORE

Eco-Friendly Dinnerware for Gorgeous Green Dining By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Sep 25 2009 When most people think of a green meal, they think organic and local foods, eco-friendly wines, and cloth napkins that can be reused. But what about the dinnerware? Is it green? + READ MORE

Etsy Organic Team Promotes Organic Goods By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Jul 6 2009 Are you an Etsy fan with a passion eco-living? Want the latest on organic sellers? Check out Etsy Organic, a team that brings together the organic sellers and promotes organic, sustainable living. + READ MORE