Buying

FTC to retailers: "Bamboo" fabric isn't bamboo

By The Daily Green Staff Posted Thu Feb 4, 2010 1:29pm PST for daily_green_news 0 Comments

Four 'buyer beware' facts about clothing and textiles that claims to be made from bamboo. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Fashion
Free Shipping Day is December 17

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Dec 15, 2009 3:20pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 0 Comments

Hundreds of retailers offer free shipping this one day. It's good for your wallet and the planet. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Holidays, Gifts, Tips
How to regift (and get away with it)

By Jodi Newbern Posted Mon Dec 7, 2009 4:17pm PST for daily_green_news 0 Comments

Clever and useful last-minute gifts you can find around the house. Read full post »
Related topics: Holidays, How-To, Gifts, Tips, Saving Money, Reusing stuff
Three websites with great alternative gifts

By NRDC Switchboard Posted Thu Dec 3, 2009 5:15am PST for daily_green_news 3 Comments

Forget shopping in the store. Find sustainable, handmade, fair-trade, and charitable gifts at these unique online shops. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Holidays, Gifts, Tips
How I got my big, fat, Energy Star refrigerator

By Mindy Pennybacker Posted Wed Dec 2, 2009 9:41am PST for daily_green_news 0 Comments

Pick the best, most efficient refrigerator for your kitchen and lifestyle. Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, Shopping, Electronics, Tips, House, Saving energy at home
Green toy safety backfire?

By Linda Brown-Kuhn Posted Fri Nov 27, 2009 7:43am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 0 Comments

The mad rush for holiday toy shopping is on. This can be tricky territory for the eco conscious parent. The bad news — a new law designed to improve toy safety may end up reducing green toy choices. Here’s the scoop: The Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Safety, Kids
This Friday, don’t just buy nothing — use nothing!

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:53pm PST for grist_ask_umbra 4 Comments

This weekend, take a stand in the face of crises of ecology, psychology, and faith. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Holidays, Activism, Waste
The best holiday shipping deals

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:53am PST for the_conscious_consumer 6 Comments

Shopping online saves time and stress, plus it's better for the environment. And this year, you can save money on shipping too. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Holidays, Gifts, Tips
Fighting "fast fashion" and toxic clothes: Greening our wardrobes from the inside

By Editors of E / The Environmental Magazine Posted Sun Nov 15, 2009 8:46am PST for daily_green_news 1 Comments

A growing movement hopes to reduce the environmental impact of looking good. Read full post »
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Soy candles’ double purpose

By Heather O'Neill Posted Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:27am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 4 Comments

Jimmyjane is a company that makes many sexy products, but when I planned a romantic getaway recently I knew that there was one that would really put a fire under my man. The company’s Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Romance, Gifts, Reviews