Organic Products

Poisonous Perfume? Revealing the Dangers of Fragrance

Hillary Peterson | Posted 05.22.2012

Read More: Toxic Chemicals, Skin Care, Perfume, Natural, Benzene, Health and Beauty, Natural Health Products, All Natural Products, Organic Products, Organic Beauty Products, Natural Health, Natural Beauty Products, Healthy Living News

While many "walk for a cure," which I do think is worthwhile, I will also speak out for a more intelligent approach to manufacturing, which should include the exclusion of synthetic fragrance in all products.

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The Life Out Loud: Change Starts With Your Underwear

MeiMei Fox | Posted 04.09.2012

Read More: Organic Products, Turkey, Undershirts, Jeff Denby, Socks, Ecoconscious, Underwear, Product Design, Yves Behar, Pact, Chip Conley, Green Living, Jason Kibbey, Sustainable, Impact News

When Jeff started his MBA program at UC Berkeley in 2006, he went in as "The Underwear Guy," telling everyone about his plans. Some people dismissed him as weird, whereas others supported his vision. He met his business partner Jason Kibbey.

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8 Steps For A Healthier, Greener Home In 2012

Beth Greer | Posted 03.12.2012

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Your health starts in your home. If you want to get healthy and stay healthy in 2012, begin by taking eight small steps to make your home toxin-free.

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Dozens Sued Over Mislabeling Of 'Organic' Products

| Joanna Lin | Posted 08.20.2011

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Story courtesy of California Watch by Joanna Lin Dozens of shampoos, lotions and other personal care products are labeled "organic" even though th...

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Skin Care: It Doesn't Have to be Hazardous

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 07.11.2011

Read More: Organic Products, Whole Foods, Healthy Living, Toxins in Skin Care, Safety in Cosmeticis Act 2010, Green Living, Peta, Skin Care, Natural Products, Zosimos, Herbaliz, Weleda, Style News

For a month, I sampled three different skin care lines that have no toxic chemicals. All of them are rated at the Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database, have signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics and are listed in the PETA "cruelty-free" shopping guide.

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A Conservative's Case for Farmers' Markets

Danielle Crittenden | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Farming, Organic Farming, Organic Food, Organic Products, Farm to Table, Farmers, Farmers Markets, Organic Eating, Organic, Local Farmers, Food News

The minute you purchase an organic apple, you are suddenly lumped among NPR-listening, NYT's crossword-puzzle-doing, out-of-touch-with-the-common-man liberals.

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The Green Light Intiative at the Natural Products Expo

Nancy Chuda | Posted 05.25.2011

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Eight Green Myths Debunked; Five Green Products to Watch

Kate Kelly | Posted 05.25.2011

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Fact: No product can be truly "green" since all products use resources and create waste, but products can be "greener," denoting a continuum toward sustainability.

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USDA Asked To Decide If Organic Means Outdoor

AP | DAVID MERCER | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — When the doors to the hen house open, the 14,000 chickens on Edwin Blosser's organic egg farm make a mad dash for the pasture ...

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A Visit to My Kitchen: Erin Ely of ElyOrganics.com

Maria Rodale | Posted 05.25.2011

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Erin Ely is in my kitchen today, talking about her organic lifestyle, a hearty and warm favorite go-to meal, and her media obsession. Erin Ely is an ...

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Are Organic Beauty Products Worth The Price?

LearnVest Living | Emily Note | Posted 11.17.2011

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From food to clothing to beauty products, everyone we know is going organic. While the all-natural aspect is admittedly enticing, we're a bit put off ...

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Don't Just Be Pretty: Have a Smart Beauty Routine

Maria Rodale | Posted 11.17.2011

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By guest Blogger Charmaine Leah, host of the video blog Glamology and founder of beauty eco-boutique Mint & Berry. Many of us don't give a second tho...

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Going Fair Trade

David Bronner | Posted 05.25.2011

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The fair trade movement had initially emerged around coffee, cocoa and tea, major commodities whose producers globally routinely suffered from major price fluctuations and exploitative trading practices.

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What Does 'Organic' Actually Mean?

Robyn O'Brien | Posted 11.17.2011

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Because the U.S. lags behind other developed countries when it comes to food safety, understanding label claims can often be a challenge for even the savviest shopper!

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We Get What We Think About - Day Three

Esmeralda Williamson-Noble | Posted 11.17.2011

Ok, from studying the Law of Attraction I understand that there is more to it than getting a car, or a million bucks. No, the Law of Attraction gove...

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Blueberries and Kale Placed on Most Toxic List

Dr. Walter Crinnion | Posted 11.17.2011

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The classics that have been on the most toxic list for the last decade are still on there. But this year, two new ones made it onto the list: blueberries and kale.

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Weekend Special: Top 10 Green Things To Do in L.A.

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Vintage Clothing, Vintage Shopping, Flea Markets, Farmers Markets, Green, Green Living, Green Energy, Resale, Recycling, Organic Products, Living Green, Organic Food, Recycled Materials, Green News, Slidepollajax, Organic Eating, Los Angeles News

The YDT co-founders know what's up in Los Angeles, and now they're telling us what's green. Check out their weekend guide for ten new ways to explore...

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Organic Foods: Are They Worth All The Hype?

Joanna Dolgoff, M.D. | Posted 11.17.2011

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"Organic" products and organic foods have become a buzzing topic as of lately. Not surprisingly, consumers are often confused as to what organic really means.

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Mark Lilly, Farm To Family Delivers Fresh Produce To Virginia Families

Tonic | Katherine Gustafson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Mark Lilly of Farm to Family brings fresh produce to people all over central Virginia, and in the process aims to transform the American food landscap...

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Bring In the Organic Police

David Bronner | Posted 05.25.2011

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Just as America woke up to Wall Street abuses in the housing bubble, we are set to see the "organic" personal care bubble burst as well.

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You Say Organic, I Say Organic

Ashley Koff | Posted 05.25.2011

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"No system is perfect, but organic is by far the best option we have today, far surpassing any other system both in methods and integrity," says Dag Falck, Organic Program Manager for Nature's Path Foods.

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Eco Etiquette: Do We Have to Serve Meat at Our Wedding?

Jennifer Grayson | Posted 05.25.2011

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I'm a firm believer that weddings are about the two people who are joining their lives, and that they should create whatever type of celebration they darn well please.

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Organic Food Is All That, and More. Just Eat It.

Timothy LaSalle | Posted 05.25.2011

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You can rest assured that the organic food you bought today is every bit as beneficial for you and the planet as it was three days ago, despite a new review that claims otherwise.

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Is Organic in an End-Game?

Samuel Fromartz | Posted 05.25.2011

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Writing in 2005, I concluded Organic, Inc. by saying I didn't think organic food would be more than a niche in the overall food market and that the factions within it might well blow it apart. Sadly, in the midst of a deep recession, both assertions seem to be playing out.

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WATCH: Is Grass Fed Beef Tastier? Emeril Answers

planetgreen.discovery.com | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Organic Products, Healthy Eating, Healthy, Grass, Beef, Food, Steaks, Healthy Eating Habits, Organic Eating, Organic Good, Organic, Emeril Lagasse, Emeril Video, Green News

Find out why organic, grass fed beef makes the healthiest, tastiest steaks....

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