plastic

BPA: 5 Tips to Avoid the Dangers in Plastics April 22nd, 2008

Your plastic water bottle may not be safe

You’ve probably seen the news reports about the dangers of chemicals such as BPA (bisphenol-A, an endocrine-disrupting chemical) and others in plastic. Now it’s time for you to do something about it. I know you’re trying...more

Out with your Plastic Bags? March 23rd, 2008

If you’re still bagging up at the grocery store with non-reusable plastic bags, you may start to find yourself becoming the odd man out. Cloth bags, or “bags for life,” as many people are calling...more

Greener Music Appreciation with the iMoeba February 18th, 2008

Protect your iPod in Eco-friendly Style

It’s Good: This sleek iPod case is available for the new, third generation iPod Nano and both the 80 and 160 gig iPod Classics. Featuring a rotating belt clip and a handy, magnetized flap to...more

Clean the Earth with Your Toothbrush February 15th, 2008

This Company Does Double Recycling

It’s Good: These durable toothbrushes are available in adult and kid sizes, and come in a variety of colors. It’s Green: Not only are the brushes made from 100% recycled plastics (25% of which comes from...more

A Bag Made Out of Bags January 15th, 2008

Store your yoga mat; save the planet.

It's Good: This stylish, colorful yoga mat bag will keep your mat rolled and ready for your next Bikram yoga class.It's Green: Who would guess this cleanly designed tote is made from recycled plastic bags...more

Paper or Plastic? January 14th, 2008

It’s the wrong question. They both suck. Manufacturing plastic bags takes 40% less energy and results in less air and water pollution and less logging than paper. Both are recyclable. However, recycling is an energy...more