Entries tagged Fair-Trade

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
A greener bean

By Heather O'Neill Posted Fri Jul 31, 2009 1:53pm PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 4 Comments

Buying coffee is a huge money sucker. Cost aside, I prefer to prepare my brew at home, as it saves a paper cup and is reliably delicious. Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, Organic, Fair-Trade
Ask Umbra on eco-undies

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Wed Jun 3, 2009 10:50am PDT for grist_ask_umbra 1 Comments

The search for decent, supportive, organic or fairly traded bras and undies continues. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Fashion, Tips, Organic, Fair-Trade
Ten food visionaries deliver local, organic, and healthy foods to the American mainstream

By Dan Shapley Posted Fri Mar 20, 2009 5:39pm PDT for daily_green_news 3 Comments

Nominees for The Daily Green's 2009 Heart of Green Food Award. Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, Celebrities, Books, Education, Gardening, Organic, Fair-Trade, Locavore, Veggies
Buy safe candy this Halloween

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Wed Oct 8, 2008 3:51pm PDT for greenpicks 4 Comments

In light of tainted milk products from China showing up in Asian-style candies in the U.S., you'd be wise to choose cleaner, greener Halloween treats to give away this year. Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, Shopping, Holidays, Organic, Fair-Trade, Locavore
Guide to pocket guides

By Huddler's Green Home Posted Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:32am PDT for huddlergreenhome 0 Comments

Trying to remember which fish is sustainable, what cosmetic product is safe, or which veggie you should buy organic? Get one of these guides for your wallet or cell phone, and you can be green on the go. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Food and Drink, Beauty, How-To, Cleaning, Tips, Fair-Trade, Plastic
Sweet tooth truth

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri May 2, 2008 4:15pm PDT for greenpicks 0 Comments

When it comes to buying responsible chocolate, it pays to look at the label before you chomp. Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, Shopping, Romance, Gifts, Fair-Trade
About "fair trade" and why it matters

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri Apr 4, 2008 10:12am PDT for greenpicks 0 Comments

Shop for goods that meet standards for labor conditions environmental sustainability. Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, Shopping, Fair-Trade
A blood diamond is forever

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri Feb 1, 2008 9:12am PST for greenpicks 1 Comments

Buying diamonds with a clear conscience requires research. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Fashion, Romance, Fair-Trade