Green products, or eco-friendly products, are becoming more and more commonplace in our world – a very promising development. At the same time, there are some misconceptions about “green” products. These informative articles help clarify some of the myths and facts about green products, so we can make better choices.
No Time Like the Present to Go Green It can be easy to assume eco-gifts are passé. How many reusable totes can one person have, after all? But unlike some passing trends, green gifts are only getting cooler. For proof, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite things, from decidedly non burlap-inspired eco-fashion to … Read more
“Don’t sweat the small stuff” is a great mantra…except when you’re talking about plastic pollution. Devilishly tiny plastics, a.k.a. microplastics, are adding up to one massive problem in the world’s waterways – acting as a sponge for other pollutants, not to mention confusing and harming wildlife. In this EcoMyths/Worldview segment, we find out how and … Read more
Bringing Home Your Best Friend—Eco-friendly Edition —by Jessica B. Turner, PhD candidate, West Virginia University Dogs are (hu)man’s best friend, but getting one means you have to be ready for a fun, exhausting, and crazy transition…and if you’re like me, that includes keeping things earth-lovin’, too. Having recently done the homework to prep for my … Read more
When you wash your face, the goal is to get yourself nice and clean—not slather your body in plastic. But, bizarre as it may sound, many exfoliating scrubs and other personal care products like soap and toothpaste are made with tiny plastic particles called microbeads. And though they’re so small you might never even notice … Read more
—by Heidi Cardenas, a freelance writer with a keen interest in gardening and natural living Valentine’s Day is all about red—red roses, red hearts, red boxes of chocolate—you know the drill. So this year, why not mix things up by adding in some green? To celebrate your love for Mother Earth, try one of these … Read more
Paper vs. Plastic Showdown There’s a new sheriff in town—and plastic shopping bags are taking the heat. With Chicago the latest city to jump on the bandwagon of 160+ other U.S. cities (and potentially the whole of California) in outlawing plastic bags, it’s simple to assume that easy-to-recycle paper bags are the greener choice. But … Read more
