Articles tagged “Responsible Shopping”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

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

Etsy Sellers Team Up to Support the Gulf Coast By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect Jul 2 2010 While oil continues to spill into the Gulf of Mexico, putting the state's ecosystems, tourism, trades, and sealife in danger, sellers and shops at Etsy have come together to donate handmade items and profits from their sales to the region. + READ MORE

Pink Slime and Ammonia: Two Main Ingredients in Some Ground Beef By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Food & Health May 6 2010 What's really in that ground beef? Once you find out, you may never want to eat a hamburger again. + READ MORE

7 Perfect Mother's Day Gifts That Help Other Moms Around the World By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect May 3 2010 Treat your mom to accessories, home decor, jewelry, and other gifts made by moms around the world. + READ MORE

25 Wasteful Things You Can Live Without By Team Planet Green IN Work & Connect Apr 20 2010 Take stock of the disposable, packaged, and single-use products that you use, and then look for reusable alternatives. Not sure where to start? Here are more than two dozen items that many people use, but can easily live without. + READ MORE

Etsy Spotlight: Whimsical Wooden Toys for Creative Kids By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Apr 14 2010 Artist Amber Dusick creates handmade wooden toys from sustainable poplar that give your kids' imagination free reign--and keep plastic out of landfills. + READ MORE

Kick Your Shoes to the Curb for One Day with TOMS Shoes By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect Apr 2 2010 Give up shoes for one day--Thursday, April 8, 2010--and see firsthand how much of a difference footwear can make in the lives of people in developing countries. + READ MORE

TerraCycle Takes A Bite Out Of The Big Apple By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Tech & Transport Apr 1 2010 TerraCycle prevents thousands of tons of waste from going into our landfills. The company's mission to eliminate landfill waste by finding innovative and unique uses for materials that others would deem garbage is coming to New York City. + READ MORE

GIrl Power: Support Female Artisans with these Fair Trade Shops By Blythe Copeland IN Fashion & Beauty Mar 24 2010 Help impoverished women fight their way to the top by buying from these woman-friendly artisan shops. + READ MORE

16 Surprising Everyday Places to Find Fair Trade Foods By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect Mar 23 2010 Think you have to go out of your way to find Fair Trade items? Think again. + READ MORE

Make Your Own Reusable Shopping Bags With Recycled Materials By Craftster.org IN Home & Garden Mar 9 2010 There's no need to accept plastic shopping bags when you can make your own eco-friendly reusable bags. Help reduce waste and go shopping in style. + READ MORE

20 Ways to Reduce Your Dependence on Oil By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Work & Connect Jan 26 2010 Help cut America's addiction to oil. Whether you go for a big change or keep it simple, every little thing you do sends a message. + READ MORE

What is the Future of Wood? The First Ever Eco-Wood Congress Will Answer that Question By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Jan 11 2010 The choices we make for the furnishings we purchase for our homes may seem straightforward, but as we dig deep into the origins of a new couch or table, there is a vast web of global and health issues that impact our planet. + 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

5 Stocking Stuffers You Can Make From a Single Old Coat By Tolly Moseley IN Fashion & Beauty Dec 1 2009 Got an old coat you don't wear anymore? Cut out the lining and fabric body, and turn them into a sharp tea clutch. + READ MORE

Simple Eco-Boots: Simply Stylish and Totally Sustainable By Rachel Cernansky IN Fashion & Beauty Nov 26 2009 Finally, a brand that gets how to blend style with sustainability. Armed with these eco-boots, I'm ready for winter! + READ MORE

9 Ways to Cut Waste this Holiday Season By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Work & Connect Nov 24 2009 The holiday season produces a lot of waste, but you can reduce your environmental footprint by following these tips for reducing holiday waste. + 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

Fair Trade Your Holidays with this Hip, Must-Have Gift Guide By Jessica Root IN Work & Connect Nov 16 2009 Before you kiss goodbye the idea of gift giving altogether, and mentally sign-up for Buy Nothing Day, a middle way does indeed exist. You can still ?fight the man??and the malls?without feeling like the ?Green Grinch who Stole Christmas? by buying fair trade products from responsible retailers who are fairly treating and paying artisans, craftsmen, farmers and field workers. Not to mention respecting the environment, too. + READ MORE

For Sale: One 22-Foot Tyrannosaurus Rex Made from Recycled Farm Equipment By David DeFranza IN Home & Garden Nov 9 2009 In the cornfields of Missouri, a hungry Tyrannosaurus Rex has been raising money and food for the hungry. "Scrappy the Dinosaur" is a 22-foot sculpture, created by artist Rob Lefief, that has been adorning the entrance of the Depner Farms corn maze for months. Now, the farm is auctioning Scrappy for fun and charity. + READ MORE