Eco Friendly Products

Transforming Pain Into Purpose

Dilara Hafiz | Posted 05.29.2012

Read More: Recycling, Women's Empowerment, Women Entrepreneurs, Kuwait, Eco-Friendly Products, Middle East, Impact News

Hanouf Aljuhail is not your typical Kuwaiti woman. In fact, she defies the stereotype of a well-to-do woman who can live a life of luxury and leisure because she has chosen to fill her every waking moment with her passion.

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Eco-Labeling: The Critical Questions to Ask

Andrew Winston | Posted 04.30.2012

Read More: Sustainability Consortium, Tesco, Eco-Label, Carbon-Labeling, Sustainable Apparel Coalition, Carbon Footprint, Green Labels, Eco Labeling, Eco-Friendly Products, Green News

Will we see the day when all products carry environmental labels with data on carbon emissions and other impacts? Recent news tells us a definitive... maybe.

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Why I Started The Honest Company

Jessica Alba | Posted 04.26.2012

Read More: Small Business, Children, Green, The Honest Company, Raising Children, Eco-Friendly, Entrepreneurs, Toxic Chemicals, Small Business America, Startup, Green Products, Eco-Friendly Products, Raising a Child, Nontoxic Products, Parents, Small Business News

As a new parent, I desperately needed a place where I could get all my daily essentials -- from diapers to cleaning products -- and I could trust that they would be safe, eco-friendly, affordable, and effective. So I decided to create it.

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12 Holiday Gifts for Gardeners

Annie Spiegelman | Posted 02.15.2012

Read More: Organic Gardening, Green News, Sustainability, Green Living, Gardening, Dirt, School Gardens, Holidays, Eco-Friendly Products, Eco-Friendly Gifts, Gifts for Gardeners, Holiday Gifts, Green News

It's wintertime, but that doesn't stop us hortiholics from daydreaming about next spring's garden and everything flowery.

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Fun, Socially Conscious Gift Ideas for Food Lovers

Clean Plates | Posted 02.14.2012

Read More: Socially-Conscious, Eco-Friendly Products, Holiday Gift Guide, Artisanal Gifts, Sustainable Food, Holiday Gifts, Food News

I've included some personal favorites that I use in my own kitchen (and plan on gifting to others), plus a smattering of newly discovered items I covet.

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Shop With a Conscience This Holiday Season

Lois Alter Mark | Posted 02.14.2012

Read More: Gifts That Give Back, Green Shopping, Holiday Shopping, Online Shopping, Shopping for Charity, Shopping, Holiday Season, Eco-Friendly Products, Holidays, Gift-Guides, Style News

In this economy, when money is so tight, it's more important than ever to use your purchasing power wisely and support companies that embrace your own philosophies.

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Largo, FL: Local Woman Invents Eco-Friendly Produce Bag

largo.patch.com | Posted 01.10.2012

Read More: Reusable Bags, Eco-Friendly, Dispatches: The Changing American Dream, Largo-Florida, Largo, Eco-Friendly Products, Reusable Grocery Bags, Home News

"When she gets an idea in her head, she doesn't let go of it until she's ready."...

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Eco-Friendly Capes, Ponchos And Cloaks For Fall

Posted 12.03.2011

Read More: Green Fashion, Eco-Friendly, Capes, Video, Ponchos, Fashion, Eco-Friendly Products, Cloaks, Green-Living, Capes and Ponchos, Ponchos Capes, Green News

From Ecouterre: Albeit one of the most fair-weathered seasons, autumn's fickle nature can make it a real pain to dress for. Luckily, there's on...

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Green Dog Products That 'Throw The Earth A Bone'

Posted 10.29.2011

Read More: Green Dog Products, Video, Pets, Green Pet, Eco-Friendly Products, Dog Products, Pet-Products, Green-Living, Green Pets, Green-Pet-Supplies, Eco Pet, Healthy Pets, Dogs, Healthier Greener Home, Green News

From The Daily Green: Whether you're looking for organic dog toys, recycled beds or other natural pet products, you'll find great ideas here. Th...

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Hosting Green

Liza Utter | Posted 06.21.2011

Read More: Earth Day 2011, Eco-Friendly, Local Produce, Green Entertaining, Eco-Friendly Products, Local Food, Entertaining, Green News

It's hard to feel good about a party when you think about the potential cost to the environment. Here are some of the things you can do right now to have a clear conscience and help nourish the planet.

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Win $500 By Designing An Eco-Friendly Reusable Towel

Inhabitat | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Green Paper Towels, Green Living, Design Competition, Eco-Friendly Products, Green Design Competition, Peopletowels, Green News

Years of TV ads have taught us that if we spill something, the first thing we should do is reach for that quicker picker upper -- the paper towel. But...

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PHOTOS: Chicago's Best Eco-Friendly Shops

The Huffington Post | Aixa Velez | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Eco-Friendly, Chicago Culture, Green Living, Chicago Shopping, Eco-Friendly Products, Slidepollajax, Chicago, Chicago News

Sometimes, it't not to easy being green. If you have trouble finding eco-friendly products, or are just curious about them, we rounded up some grea...

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PHOTOS: Commit To A Weekend Without Oil With These Top Petroleum-Free Products

Zem Joaquin | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Bp Oil Spill Cleanup, Gasoline, Eco-Friendly Products, Zem Joaquin, Slidepollajax, Oil, Petroleum-Free Products, Weekend Without Oil, Petroleum, BP Oil Spill, Ecofabulous, Green Living, Green Energy, Green News

Most of us understand the correlation between oil and cars - transportation accounts for 40 percent of our petroleum consumption. What many of us are ...

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The Black and White on Going Green

Jennifer Schwab | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Clorox, Eco-Friendly Products, Fsc, Burts-Bees, Green Alternatives, Organic Cosmetics, Sustainable, Greenworks, Green News

I try lots of green products. Here is an overview of what has worked well -- and what hasn't.

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2010 Predictions: Simpler, Greener Lifestyles

Robyn Griggs Lawrence | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: New Year Predictions, Downsizing, Green News, Simple Lifestyles, Recycled Products, Green Lifestyles, Green Living, Saving Money, 2010 Trends, Downsize, Grow Your Own Food, Cook at Home, 2010 Predictions, Eat Local, Energy Efficiency, Local Food, Declutter, Eco-Friendly Products, Climate Change, Energy-Efficent Homes, Robyn Griggs Lawrence, Solar Power, 2010 Economic Predictions, Natural Home Magazine, Natural Home, Green News

In 2010, Americans will look for ways to save a penny or two, and with a few years of practice under their belts they'll get more thrifty. We'll see the following green trends emerge in 2010.

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2010 Predictions: Smaller, Smarter, Greener Homes

Robyn Griggs Lawrence | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Energy-Efficient Homes, New Year Predictions, 2010 Economic Predictions, Alternative Energy, Eat Local, Natural Home, Downsizing, Energy Efficiency, Green Lifestyles, 2010 Trends, Climate Change, Natural Home Magazine, Robyn Griggs Lawrence, Green Living, 2010 Predictions, Small Homes, Solar Power, Energy-Efficent Homes, Eco-Friendly Products, Recycled Products, Downsize, Green News, Simple Lifestyles, Saving Money, Green News

Here are five common-sense ways in which Americans will reduce residential energy consumption this year.

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