http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/organic-wool-diaper-covers.html After twenty-four years of having babies almost constantly in diapers I find myself in the unique for me position of having an almost diaper-less home. I say almost because I have a four month old granddaughter that visits regularly. In any case we know diapers around here. After twenty-four years of having babies almost constantly in diapers I find myself in the unique for me position of having an almost diaper-less home. I say almost because I have a four month old granddaughter that visits regularly. In any case we know diapers around here. Babies Green Family Organic Organic Cotton Sustainable Fabrics Sat, 15 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT Marye Audet http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/organic-wool-diaper-covers.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/surprising-green-exercise-fabrics.html Working out strengthens your body, fortifies your bones, and improves your immune system. But don't forget that as you sweat, your pores are opening, making you more prone to outside invaders slipping in through your skin. Problem is, many of the trendy exercise clothes are made from chemically treated fabric that, yes, when we sweat can be purged. Why work so hard to be healthy, all the while swaddling ourselves with something so potentially unhealthy? Working out strengthens your body, fortifies your bones, and improves your immune system. But don't forget that as you sweat, your pores are opening, making you more prone to outside invaders slipping in through your skin. Problem is, many of the trendy exercise clothes are made from chemically treated fabric that, yes, when we sweat can be purged. Why work so hard to be healthy, all the while swaddling ourselves with something so potentially unhealthy? Bamboo Clothing Exercise Hemp Organic Clothing Organic Cotton Sustainable Fabrics Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:51:00 GMT Laurel House http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/surprising-green-exercise-fabrics.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/green-shirt-design-contest.html Is your passion for tees as big as your love for the planet? Have a little artistic talent bottled up inside? We have a contest for you. Is your passion for tees as big as your love for the planet? Have a little artistic talent bottled up inside? We have a contest for you. Clothing Green Design Green Fashion Organic Cotton Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT Cara Smusiak http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/green-shirt-design-contest.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/change-makers-nancy-mims.html After a decade of success as textile-print designer, Nancy Mims co-founded, upholstery and wallpaper company Mod Green Pod, where she currently serves as creative director. With her keen sense of color and delightful preppy-gone-mod patterns, she quickly endeared herself to the growing green design scene that was hungry for hip designs in a world where few had yet been born. After a decade of success as textile-print designer, Nancy Mims co-founded, upholstery and wallpaper company Mod Green Pod, where she currently serves as creative director. With her keen sense of color and delightful preppy-gone-mod patterns, she quickly endeared herself to the growing green design scene that was hungry for hip designs in a world where few had yet been born. Change Makers Decorating Furniture Green Decor Green Design Organic Cotton Sewing Sustainable Fabrics Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:45:00 GMT Meaghan O'Neill http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/change-makers-nancy-mims.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/organic-yarn-options.html The greenest choice for which yarn to use for your next knitting project is obviously the least likely to happen - ideally you'd raise your own sheep organically with sustainable pasturing techniques, shear it yourself with clippers (not electric), leave the wool undyed, and knit your own sweaters and socks. The greenest choice for which yarn to use for your next knitting project is obviously the least likely to happen - ideally you'd raise your own sheep organically with sustainable pasturing techniques, shear it yourself with clippers (not electric), leave the wool undyed, and knit your own sweaters and socks. Bamboo Do It Yourself Eco-Friendly Crafts Green Fashion Hemp Organic Organic Cotton Planet Green Recycling Sustainable Fabrics Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT Jaymi Heimbuch http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/organic-yarn-options.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-gifts-organic-holiday.html You've made your list and checked it twice. You're getting gifts whether they've been naughty or nice... As "Santa's helper" you've got your hands full with keeping all the gifts and recipients straight, and we're here to help you make sure all that holiday shopping is as green as can be! You've made your list and checked it twice. You're getting gifts whether they've been naughty or nice... As "Santa's helper" you've got your hands full with keeping all the gifts and recipients straight, and we're here to help you make sure all that holiday shopping is as green as can be! Bamboo Buy Local Carbon Footprint Clothing Green Christmas Green Gifts Green Holidays Health Kids Organic Organic Cotton Pollution Rechargeable Batteries Toys Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:55:00 GMT Cara Smusiak http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-gifts-organic-holiday.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/organic-cotton-source-list.html For the DIYers among us, knowing where to find eco-friendly fabrics for crafting and sewing projects is essential. The more we can support green and sustainable fabrics, the faster we can help transform the textile industry's impact on the environment. For the DIYers among us, knowing where to find eco-friendly fabrics for crafting and sewing projects is essential. The more we can support green and sustainable fabrics, the faster we can help transform the textile industry's impact on the environment. Do It Yourself Eco-Friendly Crafts Green Consumerism Green Decor Organic Organic Clothing Organic Cotton Responsible Shopping Sewing Sustainable Fabrics Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT Jeannine Ouellette http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/organic-cotton-source-list.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/ultimate-green-guide.html Green is everywhere these days. While it's easy to get overwhelmed, it's also simple to begin making a positive impact. Since it helps to understand the big picture when setting goals, we've adjusted our focus for this guide to take a broader look at the reasons behind why we should go green. Green is everywhere these days. While it's easy to get overwhelmed, it's also simple to begin making a positive impact. Since it helps to understand the big picture when setting goals, we've adjusted our focus for this guide to take a broader look at the reasons behind why we should go green. Buy Local Carbon Footprint Clean Energy Climate Change Clothing Cosmetics Electricity Endangered Species Energy Fair Trade Green Personal Grooming Local Food Organic Cotton Public Transportation Recycling Renewable Energy Renewable Energy Certificates Transportation Trees Water Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:20:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/ultimate-green-guide.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-laundry.html Don't think of laundry as a mundane household chore -- think of it an opportunity to go green! Get dozens of tips and facts on how to do it in our latest green guide, How to Go Green: Laundry, one in a series of dozens that we're rolling out to help you go green in your everyday life. Don't think of laundry as a mundane household chore -- think of it an opportunity to go green! Get dozens of tips and facts on how to do it in our latest green guide, How to Go Green: Laundry, one in a series of dozens that we're rolling out to help you go green in your everyday life. Clothing Detox Your Home Eco-Friendly Laundry Energy Efficiency Heating Home Energy Use Household Toxins Organic Cotton Saving Energy Water Water Conservation Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:38:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-laundry.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/ask-summer-organic-denim.html Organic denim has become increasingly easy to find, but it's so expensive!Organic Denim Shopping on a BudgetThere are plenty of great denim brands on the market at mid- to low-level price points. Organic denim has become increasingly easy to find, but it's so expensive!Organic Denim Shopping on a BudgetThere are plenty of great denim brands on the market at mid- to low-level price points. Ask Summer Rayne Green Fashion Organic Clothing Organic Cotton Sustainable Fabrics Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:21:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/ask-summer-organic-denim.html