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Green Gem of the Week: Safer Brand

Posted on 04. Dec, 2009 by Jen.

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As some of you may know. We have passed our 1 year anniversary on our 3 Acres of land out here in no-mans-land, SC. Many of you also know that it has been the SC red clay mud pit from hell! Well, we [...]

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Guest post: Fair Trade Fundraising

Posted on 02. Dec, 2009 by Jen.

Make Money and Make a Difference with Fair Trade Fundraising
By Ashley Symons, Equal Exchange
I went to elementary school in the Midwest in the early ‘90s. Every fall, we entered the school gymnasium to get pumped up for our annual fundraiser. This kick-off event was meant to energize us to sell, with lures of all the [...]

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Flaunt It! Monday: Sacred Herbals

Posted on 23. Nov, 2009 by Jen.

Good Monday morning readers! This morning I bring you Sacred Herbals: Natural Aroma Therapy Bath, Body and Spa products.
Welcome to the world of Sacred Herbals, where natural is always better! At Sacred Herbals, we don’t have many rules, but the few that we do have, we follow with the same sense of pride and purpose [...]

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Eco-Benefits of Boxed Wine

Posted on 26. Oct, 2009 by Jen.

EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: Apparently boxed wine (instead of bottled) is becoming all the rage for environmental reasons. What are the eco-benefits of boxed wine over bottled? — Justin J., Los Angeles, CA
With more and more wineries offering organic varieties to lower their eco-footprint, it’s no surprise [...]

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Flaunt It! Monday – Natura

Posted on 28. Sep, 2009 by Jen.

I know I promised and promised and it’s finally here… a long awaited Flaunt It! Monday.  This has got to be my all time favorite to date, too! So, let’s not prolong things.  Natura where have you been all my life? Nautra’s mission statement:
“To help our customers achieve a superior night’s sleep, alleviate pain, and [...]

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Guest Post – Top 3 Reasons to HATE “Goin’ Green”

Posted on 16. Sep, 2009 by Jen.

Add one more to the “Things We’re Sick Of Hearing About” category. Already in there are celebrities having babies, athletes in handcuffs and politicians screwing somebody (literally and figuratively). What’s next to be thrown onto that ill-regarded pile? Goin’ Green. That’s right, I said it. Take your hybrids, rubber playground mulch, CFL bulbs, and solar [...]

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Directories of Environmental Groups, Businesses and Jobs

Posted on 15. Aug, 2009 by Jen.

EarthTalkTM
From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: Where can I locate directories of environmental groups, businesses and jobs so that I can get involved in making a difference? — Jeanette, Carle Place, NY
The most comprehensive directory of environmental groups—from small to large and local to international—is provided for [...]

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Fluant It! Monday: Teatulia

Posted on 20. Jul, 2009 by Jen.

Happy Monday! In attempt to get life and work back on a more normal path I am moving you gently back into a Flaunt It! with some awesome soothing tea! Teatulia tea is single-garden-direct sustainable tea. In short, it is fresher and more social & environmentally responsible then the mainstream tea you buy at the [...]

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Flaunt It! Monday: Organica Deluxe

Posted on 08. Jun, 2009 by Jen.

Happy Monday! Father’s Day is coming up way too quickly and I don’t know about you, but finding a great gift for Dad can sometimes be a challenge.  So, finding a great gift for Dad that is also environmentally responsible, impossible? Not at all when you browse the great gifts at Organica Deluxe!
Wendy and Jane’s [...]

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Flaunt It! Monday: WeeBGreen

Posted on 03. May, 2009 by Jen.

Yeah! Flaunt It! Monday is officially back! We took a break last month to honor Earth Day with the Green My World Earth Day Giveaway.
This week I bring you the company WeeBGreen. Teresa started WeeBGreen to promote buying local & handmade.
WeeBGreen’s philosophy from the site:

What we are here for is to do our wee part [...]

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Green My World! The Eco-Office Gals Earth Day Giveaway!

Posted on 08. Apr, 2009 by Jen.

Earth Day is this month and Eco-Office Gals wants to get as many people as possible on board to grow a little greener.   If you’ve been wanting to, trying to, thinking about growing a little greener there’s no better time to do it then now! We don’t want to make you go it alone either. [...]

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Squeaky Clean?

Posted on 03. Apr, 2009 by Jen.

There has been a lot of bubble buzz from the blogosphere. On the heels of  Johnson & Johnson’s Big Bubblin’ Stars Contest many concerned parents and consumers have brought to light J&J’s use of toxic chemicals in their baby bath products.  Now, I don’t blog much about green home and family issues, since there are [...]

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Happy St. Patty’s Day: Green Beer

Posted on 16. Mar, 2009 by Jen.

Happy St. Patty’s Day! Yes, I did totally drop the ball for Flaunt It! Monday, but it was intentional.  I have been branching out in so many directions, I just needed a break.  More announcements in the near future!
Meanwhile, it was perfect timing when Grist contacted me to see if I would like to share [...]

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Flaunt It! Monday: CoCo-Zen

Posted on 09. Mar, 2009 by Jen.

Good Monday Morning! It’s way too early, had to get the hubby out the door by 5am.  It’s supposed to be 81 degrees today, kids we’re playing in about 5 inches of snow last week! Crazy! Oh well…
How about we start the week with some choclate? Coco-Zen : Experience Oneness with Choclate, sells Fair Trade [...]

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Not-So-Green Confessions

Posted on 06. Jan, 2009 by Jen.

Guest Post by Lori Stewart – Green Gigs

As an Eco-Office Gals reader you are by default, some shade of green. Maybe you are a neon green person that can be spotted coming a mile away in your hybrid car, wearing an organic cotton sweater, and drinking naturally pure water from your stainless steel container. Or [...]

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A Little Less Greenwashing In Your New Year

Posted on 27. Dec, 2008 by Jen.

Greenwashing as defined by Wikipedia -  the perception of consumers that they are being misled by a company regarding the environmental practices of the company or the environmental benefits of a product or service.
I often find myself weary of buying “green” products at Big Box stores, since chances are a brand name company is trying [...]

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Flaunt It Monday! Nurture My Body

Posted on 15. Dec, 2008 by Jen.

Monday morning once again! Last week was a crazy week of monsoon rains. The rest of the country had some freak weather, too and I hope this post finds all of you safe and warm.
Another week of pampering your winter skin.  This time by Nurture My Body. Their products are 100% biodegradable, cruelty-free, and do [...]

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