Food & Travel
Will U.S. Hotels Make The Switch To Really Green Lodgings? August 6th, 2008
In Europe, many hotel room keys double as the master switch, turning power to the room on and off. The New York Times writes that it’s almost never seen in the U.S. and wonders if...more
Help Cut Emissions In Half August 4th, 2008
Energy-Efficient Eating Tips
You, consumer, are the best way to reduce energy emissions caused by food production. Science Daily reported recently that 19 percent of the energy we use is used to produce and supply food—most of this...more
5 Star Green: An Eco-Friendly Hotel in Manhattan August 1st, 2008
Want to globetrot without the guilt of an oversized carbon footprint? Well relax and trot away, because many hotels have started making it easy to stay green while you're out on the road for business...more
Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Toyota Tapped By ‘Trendsetters’ As Greenest Brands August 1st, 2008
Market research firm Outlaw has released its 2008 Favorite Green Brands Index, with Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Toyota, Honda, and Google receiving top ratings. The company surveyed what it calls its 100 most forward-thinking trendsetters...more
The Core Truth August 1st, 2008
Five Reasons To Eat Organic
We know eating organic fruits and vegetables is good for us, but sometimes, with rising food prices and all, it seems a little out of reach, especially when I can’t pinpoint what, exactly makes them...more
Anheuser-Busch To Pour 5 Billion Green Beers In 2009 July 30th, 2008
Anheuser-Busch announced it will brew about one in seven beers, or over 5 billion 12.oz servings, with alternative energy by 2009 as part of its goal to run its U.S. operations on 15 percent renewable...more
Know Your Roots: Apples at Stone Ridge Orchard July 30th, 2008
When is a non-organic apple better than an organic one? When that non-organic apple is grown on a local farm that practices sustainable agriculture. In this video we head to Stone Ridge Orchard, located in...more
Happy Berry Picking July 29th, 2008
Finally! Berries Are In Season
Berry season is here, with red juicy raspberries, tart blueberries, sweet strawberries, and more. Whether you’re picking your own or collecting overflowing green pints at the farmer’s market, take some berry advice from Donald Kotler,...more
Virgin Galactic Unveils the World’s Largest All Carbon Composite Aircraft, WhiteKnightTwo July 29th, 2008
I’ll come right out and admit it, I love Richard Branson. Not in any ‘I want to cuddle up to him and whisper sweet nothings way’ I assure you, but in an admire his ambition...more
Freebie of the Week: B & B by the Sea July 28th, 2008
Organic Vacation on the California Coast
Need a restful, organic vacation? How does this sound -- five nights at a Bed & Breakfast overlooking the beautiful Mendocino Coast of California. And breakfast comes from the certified organic gardens. Stonyfield Farm will...more
