Susan Seliger
RiverWired Editor-in-Chief
I am a lucky woman -- not only am I mother of two great boys, but my day job is devoted to thinking about how to help people live a little greener. Life is good.
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Susan Seliger is an award-winning writer and editor who has helped launch and re-launch four web sites before her favorite: RiverWired.com. Working as a top-level executive at a number of national magazines and organizations including Time Inc, Hearst, Dow Jones and Working Mother Magazine, she has honed a blend of editorial expertise and business savvy. She is the author of a health book, STOP KILLING YOURSELF: Make Stress Work for You (Putnam’s) and the ghostwriter of WONDERFUL MARRIAGE: What You Can Do To Make Love Last a Lifetime (to be published Spring 2008). Her work has been published in New York Magazine, The Economist, Travel & Leisure, Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel, Redbook, Self, McCall's, Ladies Home Journal, The Washington Post, , WebMD.com, to name a few. By night, she is an occasional storyteller who has performed original material in Manhattan theater clubs. (Don’t tell her mother.) She is a Clarion Award winner and holds an M.A. and a B.A. from the University of Chicago. (Her mother knows that.)
Blog
Worried about Skin cancer? New Study says 80% of Sunscreens Don’t Work and Some May Contain Hazardous Ingredients Aug 29, 2008
By Susan Seliger Hey—isn’t somebody out there looking out for our health? Anybody? The FDA, for instance? How can that possibly be that sunscreens don’t necessarily work as promised? And some may even contain ingredients that pose health risks? A new study... more
Free Stuff: Win a Freebie Eco-Vacation in Mexico or a Hip Recycled North Face Jacket Aug 26, 2008
By Susan Seliger Eco-luxury is fun any time anywhere. Especially in Mexico – where Polartec is offering a Grand Prize of a free trip for two to the Hotelito Desconocido eco-luxury resort. The hotel, 60 miles South of Puerto Vallarta, has... more
5 Tips to Find the Cheapest Gas Near You Aug 26, 2008
By Susan Seliger Sure, you know you should drive less and walk more. But when you absolutely have to go by car, why not find the cheapest gas around? Here are some web sites that will help you do just that.... more
Good House News: Home Sales Down BUT Green Home Repairs Are Way Up Aug 21, 2008
By Susan Seliger The headlines are filled with the bad news — the housing market is in the biggest slump in decades. But there is a silver lining you may not have read so much about: Homeowners are doing more green... more
Great Eco-friendly Backpack – for Back-to-School Kids or (Sigh) Back-to-Work Adults Aug 20, 2008
By Susan Seliger Time to get the kids — and yourself — ready for Fall. Tired of that heavy old backpack? Here’s one from Progressive Kid – a web store with some of the best eco-friendly stuff for your favorite small... more
Don’t Miss Car-Free Saturdays in New York! Last One This Weekend Aug 19, 2008
Car-Free Saturday in NY City -- Park Avenue at Grand Central Terminal. For the last two Saturdays, I have been enjoying one of the most exhilarating rides New York City has to offer — I have been peddling my bike... more
5 Tips to Keep Your Cell Phone from Killing You: Save a Little Energy and, Oh Yes, Your Brain Aug 15, 2008
By Susan Seliger Will your cell phone really do you in? The evidence is not all in. The well-respected Swedish National Institute for Working Life reported (in the largest study on the issue) that they may cause brain tumors. But the... more
Make Your Own Household Cleansers: Cutting Costs and Nasty Fumes Is as Easy as 1-2-3 Aug 14, 2008
By Susan Seliger You know the most fun part of cleaning is spraying with that pump nozzle. So when you’re done with the old commercial cleaners, wash out the bottle and start saving money – and breathe more easily as well.... more
Green Freebie: Win a Toyota Prius – Or Perhaps a Bike Aug 11, 2008
By Susan Seliger A prominent Japanese tea company, Tea’s Tea, is holding a contest in America – and the grand prize is Japan’s red-hot green car, the Prius. If you don’t come in the big winner, the next prize is still... more
Top Two Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities: Leona Lewis and Anthony Kiedis Aug 11, 2008
By Susan Seliger I know you’ve been waiting for this – lead singer and songwriter for the Hot Red Chili Peppers, Anthony Kiedis and pop princess with Spirit (that’s her Billboard-topping album not a character assessment), Leona Lewis, have been voted... more
Editor-in-Chief, RiverWired.com
This is the best idea ever -- I just ordered two. I have been trying to figure out how to politely ask guests to the house to take off their shoes. Now I can supply them with slippers -- and they can clean my floors as they walk to the kitchen for a drink. I'll have to start doing more entertaining.
Susan
Editor-in-Chief, RiverWired.com
You are so right -- see what the heat does to your brain?? We removed a layer of clothing and corrected it. Thanks.
By the way, it's magnates, NOT magnets...
But what do I know? I'm just a stupid flat-earther.
Editor-in-Chief, RiverWired.com
I can just see those guys hanging in the trees -- and the soda bottles on the ground...you're so right, there's a lot of territory between what we say and what we do. Today's a day to remember bringing them both together. Thanks for your reminder.
It is my belief that all businesses and corporations large or small should be held accountable for their actions, as well as ensuring a greener, cleaner environment.
I heard of a company called Sustainable Land Development Int’l (SLDI), who team up with companies to teach them best practices such as how to prevent pollution, reduce energy consumption etc. without losing profit and promoting a green lifestyle. It’s good to know that there are companies such as SLDI who care about making changes in our world and inspire other organizations to do the same.
If you are looking for the purest water for your company and employees, look at the systems offered by Pure Water Systems, Inc. These drinking water filters are designed for residential use, and don't provide hot/cold water (only room temp) but don't have the risks associated with a contaminanted bottle cooler and they produce absolutely pure drinking water by using the same methods found in water purification systems used in laboratories.
Pharmacies. New board http://onlybest.us/
Drugstore: discussion of medication, pills, mixtures, etc. What to buy? How to cure the disease? - Answers to these questions can be found on the site and much more.
Editor-in-Chief, RiverWired.com
Please send us photos when your Earth Day watermelons ripen and your toddler gets to chow down. Should be sweet!
Editor-in-Chief, RiverWired.com
Unplug-- good plan. And wise to keep the well going. Just wondering -- becasue I was thinking about doing the same ....does that mean you have to re-set the clock by the bedside when you turn things back on?
Editor-in-Chief, RiverWired.com
Mary Kate-- Perfect combo -- a green fashion trifecta -- an idea that's good for you, good for the earth -- and a moneysaver, too. (Not to mention a gift to those who get to see you in those spring skirts!) Thanks for the inspiration. :<}