Green Products
Clean Clothes in Just 14 Minutes April 28th, 2008
The Fastest Green Machine on the Market
It’s Good: This washing machine from Beko will get your clothes clean and fresh in 14 minutes, a fraction of the time of most washers on the market. It’s Green: The washer features an electronic water...more
Where to Find BPA-Free Baby Bottles and Sippy Cups April 23rd, 2008
Companies Respond to Concerns over BPA
There's bad news and good news on BPA in plastic baby products, like bottles and sippy cups. The bad news: BPA, bisphenol-A, a chemical found in plastics -- including baby bottles and sippy cups -- is...more
Organic Pet Food is Good Karma April 18th, 2008
Dog Food That’s Good For the Body and Soul – And the Environment
It’s Good: Karma’s line of pet food provides a complete, balanced and healthy diet for your canine friend. The addition of a variety of vitamins and select nutraceuticals improves and protects your dog’s health, so...more
Great Bleach Alternatives April 16th, 2008
How Not to Kill Your Brain
So last weekend, prepping for the arrival of an out-of-town guest, I set out to clean my apartment. Not “straightening up” cleaning – you know, when you move books, clothes, magazines from one side of...more
Make a Smooth Transition to Organic Shaving Cream April 11th, 2008
Easy On Your Skin – And the Environment
It’s Good: This NorthWoods Shave Cream from Aubrey Organics will give you a smooth, cool shave that’ll leave your skin feeling fresh and invigorated. Witch hazel, camphor and menthol are added to sooth and protect...more
So Fresh and So Clean (Burning) April 8th, 2008
CFL light bulb doubles as air freshener
It’s Good: This Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb from Viatec doesn’t just burn efficiently, it also doubles as an air purifier to improve the air quality of your home! Not sure how this could possibly work?...more
If You Absolutely Have to Have a Bottle of Water... March 31st, 2008
Here's One with Herbs and Natrual Ingredients
It’s Good: Carpe Diem Water provides a unique, refreshing alternative to the Vitamin Water craze. Instead of adding sugars and dyes to enhance the water’s taste, Carpe Diem flavors its water with a blend of...more
Sustainability with a Sense of Style March 27th, 2008
Bamboo to the Rescue
It’s Good: This stylish 3-piece Bamboo bin set provides a durable, aesthetic solution to your every storage need. From magazine racks, to toy boxes, or even to recycling bins, these bins will add a unique...more
Living Food for the Living Body March 25th, 2008
Kombucha Takes the World by Storm
It’s Good: Kombuchais a bottled, tea-like drink that contains live enzymes and cultures for a drinking experience that will allegedly help prevent cancer, heart disease, and weight problems, and may contribute to improved digestion, healthier...more
Marsupial Provides a Pocket of Warmth March 20th, 2008
Patagonia’s answer to the kangaroo pouch
It’s Good: The Synchilla Marsupial from Patagonia is a simple, comfortable fleece in the quality traditional on which Patagonia has built its reputation. This model features a “huge,” kangaroo-style pouch with more than enough space...more
