Buying

The best holiday shipping deals

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:53am PST for the_conscious_consumer 1 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 0 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 3 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 »
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Bringing eco sexy back

By Heather O'Neill Posted Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:58am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 0 Comments

While the virtues of organic cotton have been well documented from a farming standpoint, the virtues of wearing organic cotton have been slightly less touted. ... Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Fashion, Reviews, Organic, Fair-Trade
Keeping baby clean … and healthy

By Heather O'Neill Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 1:21am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments

What is more precious than your baby? Knowing that your baby is completely chemical-free. We brought some of our littlest road testers on board for the Nascar of bathing events to find the best Read full post »
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Can you still trust Energy Star?

By NRDC Switchboard Posted Wed Oct 28, 2009 5:54am PDT for daily_green_news 1 Comments

Why Energy Star labels on six popular consumer products are totally out of date ... and why you should buy Energy Star anyway. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Electronics, Saving energy at home
Think twice before trusting these 10 beauty marketing claims

By Sammy Davis Posted Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:54am PDT for daily_green_news 0 Comments

Just because a beauty product claims to be "green" doesn't mean that it is. Consult this list of common misleading claims on labels. Read full post »
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Marketing facts and myths: Six beauty labels you can trust

By Sammy Davis Posted Mon Oct 19, 2009 1:31pm PDT for daily_green_news 0 Comments

Learn how to decipher certification labels on natural and organic cosmetics, so you buy truly "green" beauty products. Read full post »
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How to get free makeup samples (and why you should be shameless about asking for them)

By Sammy Davis Posted Sun Oct 18, 2009 10:07pm PDT for daily_green_news 1 Comments

Before purchasing new natural cosmetics, request a free sample and do a simple patch test. Read full post »
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Replace these three beauty products now

By Sammy Davis Posted Sun Oct 18, 2009 9:07pm PDT for daily_green_news 0 Comments

How to choose the best natural deodorant, perfume, and face lotion. Read full post »
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