ecomii cuts through the hype and delivers the facts you need for a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle. Our actions have long-term consequences on our health, on our wallet, and on our planet. But it’s not always clear what we can do about it. There are more and more claims, products, and even a new vocabulary is emerging -- words like organic, biodegradable, and shade-grown. But what exactly do they mean and which is best?

ecomii has something for everyone, whether you just recycled your first aluminum can or have a negative carbon footprint. We accept differing motivations. Maybe global warming propels you. Maybe it’s the health of your family. Or perhaps it’s high gas and food prices. Regardless, we'll help you get there.

Recent Blog Entries

  1. Insulation: Save money and gain heat

    By Loretta White Posted Wed Nov 4, 2009 7:25am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments

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    Considering a third of a home’s annual costs are spent on heating, it’s worth spending a little on insulation to keep that heat inside. Read full post »

  2. Major oil companies investments in biofuels

    By Ted Nelson Posted Tue Nov 3, 2009 7:34am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 0 Comments

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    The status quo isn’t a problem for big oil companies, who seem to be constantly breaking their own record profits. However, these corporations know that they must also look to the future and sustain their competitive edge. ... Read full post »

  3. Save money and the planet

    By Marie Oser Posted Mon Nov 2, 2009 7:21am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments

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    Five actions you can take that will help to preserve and protect the planet and your budget. Read full post »

  4. Maldives’ government holds first underwater meeting

    By Ted Nelson Posted Fri Oct 23, 2009 2:08am PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 2 Comments

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    A recent Maldives' government ceremony was literally held underwater to draw attention to the global fight against climate change before the Copenhagen meetings in December. Read full post »

  5. Watch out for the blob!

    By Linda Brown-Kuhn Posted Thu Oct 22, 2009 8:51am PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments

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    Our oceans are taking hits left and right, between the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, overfishing, ocean pollution, and red algae tides. Now there are huge, smelly, mucus-like blobs floating around the Mediterranean Sea. Read full post »

  6. Tips for pressure-cooker canning

    By Loretta White Posted Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:15am PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 0 Comments

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    You might ask why you would spend a weekend preserving food, it seems so time-consuming and difficult. Well, the perks are unbeatable: Read full post »

  7. Where is the auto stimulus money going?

    By Ted Nelson Posted Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:17pm PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 0 Comments

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    The energy department has begun to dole out $25 billion in loans designated for the development of fuel-efficient vehicles. ... Read full post »

  8. Why try canning?

    By Loretta White Posted Fri Oct 16, 2009 2:46am PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 2 Comments

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    Why spend a weekend preserving food? You'll save money, eat healthier food, have great gifts on hand, and many other benefits. Read full post »

  9. Karma Fisker: Bond’s going green

    By Ted Nelson Posted Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:34am PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments

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    The man behind some of the most iconic sports cars of recent vintage has gone green. Read full post »

  10. Best healthy lip products

    By Heather O'Neill Posted Wed Oct 14, 2009 1:19pm PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 0 Comments

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    Companies everywhere are making high-quality, cruelty-free cosmetics that look and feel terrific, without serving up a side of chemicals. Read full post »

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