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Eco Friendly Baby Products from BabyEarth.com

max — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:28:27 +0000

For those of you mothers and fathers out there with babies, there’s some great baby products from BabyEarth that you might be interested in.

Besides being eco-friendly, a lot of BabyEarth’s products feature organic materials that may be less harmful to your newborn/growing baby.

As someone who has gone countlessly in and out of BabiesRUS retail stores, I come to regret that I did not find such a great store earlier.

I don’t know how many other green baby stores are out there (if you know, please leave in the comments line to be helpful to other readers) but BabyEarth carries a big line of great eco-baby products including this ERGO Baby carrier which features organic cotton made without harsh chemicals.

For those of you still deciding on a crib and baby mattress for your next newborn, you might also want to consider the organic mattress from BabyEarth, which goes for just $59. I know I paid a lot more for non-organic mattress and I still can’t believe there’s better deal out there. (regrets…sigh…) And yes, I would certainly love to see Keetsa organic baby mattresses too one day.

My favorite section of BabyEarth is of course the Eco-Friendly toys section. Believe it or not, I do highly enjoy kid’s toys even though I am way past the age. I think babies let you re-live your early life, which I highly believe is true.

Not all products at BabyEarth are eco-friendly and organic (as far as I know) but most of their products are and you can access those on their Eco-Friendly and Organic section here.

We liked their green products so much, we even put a banner recommending BabyEarth at the top of our blog.

Anyways, I will definitely have to order some toys and other stuff to see for myself if they are really that good and eco-friendly. I have no doubt about it but it always helps to know things in person. (Perhaps I will contact BabyEarth for some samples we can feature on this blog…arrr…and get some free toys for my baby.)

P.S. If you have ordered stuff from BabyEarth.com, please feel free to share your thoughts at the comments line. Thanks!

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Eco Friendly Baby Products from BabyEarth.com

WearPact, Changing The World One Undie At A Time

Missy — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:54:26 +0000

More and more companies are embracing social responsibility with ecommerce. The double if not triple bottom line. It’s not easy and usually it’s more expensive, so all the more respect to the companies doing it.

One such company is WearPact, an organic underwear retailer with administrative offices in California. This company is aiming for 100% sustainability and you can clearly see this on their website’s ingredient page. Through this page they detail every step of their production process, from creation to packaging, from shipping and everything else. All there in plain view. It’s amazing the effort put forth by WearPact in being as earth-friendly as possible. They also donate a good percentage of their profits to several causes, including an ocean conservation charity.

Oh! and the underwear is not bad either. They have super cute prints for both men and women and each undie is made using 95% organic cotton with 5% elastane for durability and proper fit.

Check out their cute organic undies online at WearPact.com

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Desert Essence Pumpkin Hand Cream When Intense Moisture Is Needed

Missy — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:35:42 +0000

Pumpkin has many great properties and is so much more than a Halloween trick or treat.

Pumpkin as a skin healer is great. Why? Because each pumpkin is loaded with beta-carotene which helps fight free radicals, pumpkin skin enzymes make for good natural exfoliating and pumpkin seeds have healthy fats which help in keeping skin nice and soft.

The organic Desert Essence Hand Repair Cream is a good example of pumpkin seeds put to good use for the skin. Pumpkin seed oil provides intense moisture to skin and repairs it in the process.

Whether you benefit from pumpkin skin, seeds or the pulp be sure to look into this natural skin healer.

via Vegetarian Times

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Desert Essence Pumpkin Hand Cream When Intense Moisture Is Needed

Eden Organic Chillies

Brian Yalung — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:38:01 +0000

They are said to be organic and meatless. Add to that, they come in bisphenol-A free cans and you get a totally eco-friendly product that should really be something to get at the supermarket, particularly for the people who love to eat chili and beans.

Eden selected maitake and shiitake gourmet mushrooms are imported from Japan. Eden selected 100% organic vegetables and spices set up the savory sauce in these extraordinarily satisfying, full spectrum chilies. The only thing else needed for a wonderful meal is a good piece of whole grain bread. EDEN Chilies are thoroughly cooked for quick, most enjoyable, healthy meals in minutes.

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I Heart Boys That Recycle Totebag

Missy — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:42:14 +0000

Who doesn’t love a guy who cares enough about mother earth to make certain lifestyle changes? We certainly do.

That’s the premise behind this cute totebag I just found on Old Navy.com. Made with 55% organic cotton, this totebag is great for grocery store trips and or errands about town.

And it happens to be on clearance at Old Navy, so it runs less than five dollars. The straps are 9 inches long and the bag is 17 inches overall.

This great eco friendly and organic totebag for occasional or everyday use, sports the phrase, “I Heart Boys That Recycle” – making it a perfect girls tween gift as well.

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GreenLing: Leading The Organic Food Delivery Revolution

Missy — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:22:49 +0000

Just learned of an excellent new organic food delivery service based out of Austin, Texas named GreenLing.

Are you familiar with Peapod? If so, then you pretty much already know the concent behind GreenLing. The big difference between Peapod and Greenling is that the latter specializes in organic produce, and fresh local organic produce to boot.

Recently featured in the June/July 2009 issue of Small Biz magazine, sales are up 30% for this online green grocer. Their eco niche focus has garnered them some 2,000 customers so far, not bad for a 20 employee operation that only works locally.

Mason Arnold (the founder) is able to keep costs down and delivery fees low as it only delivers produce, not sundries such as tp or toothpaste, etc and it only makes deliveries once a week.

This is a growing field with several niche online grocers popping up in many cities across the USA. Why? Our attitudes are changing regarding where our food comes from and about online shopping.

Size isn’t necessarily an indicator of success in this market, says Ken Cassar of Nielsen Online, a consumer researcher, citing the rather spectacular failure of Webvan, a Foster City (Calif.) online grocery that overextended itself in the late 1990s. He estimates there are 250 online grocers nationwide, most of them small players. They’re benefiting from an interest in locally produced food and from consumers trying to save money by cooking rather than eating out.

What Do You Think?

What do you think of online green grocers. Do you use one? If not, would you use one? Share your thoughts below.

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GreenLing: Leading The Organic Food Delivery Revolution

Cocoa Cayenne Cupcakes and Honeypot Ginger Cookies from Simply Organic

Brian Yalung — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:38:26 +0000

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Cocoa Cayenne Cupcakes and Honeypot Ginger Cookies from Simply Organic

Oikos Organic Adds Strawberry Yogurt Variant

Brian Yalung — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:43:30 +0000

For the people leading healthy lives, yogurt is a familiar product that they take to stay fit and in shape. There are many yogurt brands out there and the latest line of flavors from Oikos Organic are something to watch out for. The latest from Oikos Organic is the addition of the Strawberry Yogurt flavor, broadening their line of yogurts to date.

Oikos Organic is also offering their Plain and Vanilla flavors in handy 4-ounce four-packs. With 90 calories or less and up to 12 grams of protein per 4 oz. serving, it’s the perfect size for a quick snack on the go, or a light dessert.

Called “yiaourti” in Greece, Greek yogurt is thicker than regular yogurt. Authentic Greek yogurt like Oikos Organic owes its lavish texture to a centuries-old straining process that removes the whey (liquid) from the yogurt.

Benefits:

It includes five live and active cultures, including L. acidophilus, Bifidus and L. Casei.
It’s certified organic, made with milk from farms that don’t use toxic persistent chemicals and fertilizers, antibiotics or synthetic growth hormones.
An excellent source of hunger-satisfying protein, Oikos Organic Greek yogurt has no artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners — no aspartame or sucralose, ever!

Oikos Organic Greek yogurt is available nationwide at natural food stores and grocery stores. The retail price is $1.99 per 5.3 oz. cup, $4.49 per 16 oz. tub and $4.99 per 4 oz. four-pack.

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Make Mom Happy with Eco-friendly Flowers

Brian Yalung — Wed, 06 May 2009 05:41:48 +0000

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Cute Low Top Vegan Sneaker

Missy — Sun, 03 May 2009 23:45:05 +0000

Nimli has a nice selection of vegan apparel accessories and sneakers, such as the low top sneaker below.

A vegan sneaker is void of any animal byproduct and is constructed using the utmost care to ensure that it’s 100% cruelty-free. Vegans do not want to support merchants and manufacturers that use animals on their product.

The low top vegan sneaker found at Nimli is by a company called Autonomie Project, and their mission is to outfit individuals who care about where there apparel accessories and footwear comes from.

They specialize in fair trade goods, which means fair labor and wages are provided to the staff that creates their products. They also only use sustainable fabrics in their product line such as organic cotton, FSC-certified rubber, cruelty-free fair trade canvas, and other eco friendly materials.

The low top sneaker above is 100% vegan, 100% fair trade and 100% cute.

via Nimli

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Organic Cotton Twitter T-shirt

Missy — Sun, 03 May 2009 02:42:04 +0000

Are you a blogger or social media addict, always updating your status on Facebook, Myspace, or Twitter?

If so – you’re going to love the organic cotton twitter t-shirt pictured below.

T-shirt University has commissioned this one-of-a-kind tee and as is their signature the t-shirt sports a college like design on it. The white shirt reads Twitter University and is made from 100% organic cotton by American Apparel.

The Twitter University T-shirt would make a great gift idea for that tweep who updates 24/7 on Twitter. Or the social media fan who wants to represent in chic eco style.

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Naked Pizza All Natural (and All High Tech?)

Missy — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:07:18 +0000

In New Orleans a new pizzeria joint named Naked Pizza is causing a lot of buzz due to three reasons.

One reason Naked Pizza is riding a wave of publicity this week is that it is being promoted in a high tech way through Twitter, second reason is that billionaire Mark Cuban is signed on to franchise it, and thirdly the pizza joint bills itself as “the worlds healthiest pizza”.

Basically, Naked Pizza claims to be the world’s healthiest pizza, with multi-grain crust, prebiotics and probiotics, all natural ingredients with fewer calories and more protein than regular pizza-all with a great taste.

With Mark Cuban behind the venture, the pizzeria is sure to cause additional buzz when it comes to a town near you. With their high-tech smart marketing ideas, Naked Pizza is on track to become a national name.

What About Twitter? They caused a stir because they recently erected a huge billboard with their Twitter handle on it, as opposed to more traditional marketing like mentioning their website address. See the billboard in the pic above.

If you’re headed down to New Orleans anytime soon and use Twitter, feel free to follow them for the latest news.

via TechCrunch and Think Your Way To Wealth

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Naked Pizza All Natural (and All High Tech?)

Free Organic Burrito

Missy — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:48:14 +0000

There is an interesting story coming out of prime time TV. One of the contestants on the tv show Survivor, Brendan Synnott, is launching an all natural and organic collection of frozen burritos called Evol Burritos.

There isn’t much detail yet on the healthy frozen burrito collection other than it’s being launched later this fall. Brendan Synnott, the Survivor contestant turned organic food retailer, has put up a simple one page website to giveaway samples to the first 50,000 who sign up for it.

The Evol Burrito project is set to launch fall 2009 and as new details come out, we will update you. But for now feel free to sign up and score a free organic burrito coupon.

Kudos to Brendan!

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All Natural And Organic Fruit Snack By Chef Robert’s Direct

Missy — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:27:47 +0000

Are you looking for an all natural and organic afternoon snack? Give the new Chef Robert’s fruit snacks a try.

I received samples in the mail last week and filmed the samples I tried. They have quite a variety of flavors; including Mango, Apple, Banana, Ginger Zest, and Choco-Mama. The organic fruit snacks are great in kids lunch packs or as an afternoon office treat.

And if you’re wondering if these are dairy and nut free? Yes they are. Chef Robert’s is also looking out for your waist, as each serving is under 100 calories.

To snatch some or for more details, visit Chef Robert’s Direct.

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All Natural And Organic Fruit Snack By Chef Robert’s Direct

Put your iPhone to Use on Earth Day

Brian Yalung — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:36:20 +0000

Earth Day is fast approaching and some people are wondering what they can possibly do to contribute. Actually for the iPhone owners, you can just look at this app and you can be a big part of Earthy Day. Go Organic! for Earth Day’s new iPhone application offers everything consumers need to go organic for Earth Day this April 22nd.

“Consumers can download the application for FREE and just enter their zip code to get a list of nearby stores where they can pick up free coupon books full of savings on favorite items from CLIF Bar, Van’s, R.W. Knudsen Family and other leading organic brands,” explained Michael Martin, Prez, MusicMatters. “Each coupon book is more than a $12 value!”

“The iPhone Application also provides a complete, up-to-date list of events consumers can participate in during Earth Day on April 22,” said Sean Miller, Director of Education at Earth Day Network. “It’s easier than ever for consumers to make a difference this Earth Day.”

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AeroGarden Launches VeggiePro

Brian Yalung — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:57:09 +0000

Gardening to harvest your own local vegetables is not only economical but healthy. But of the two, the latter needs improvement considering that most people today are having problems on proper gardening techniques. However, AeroGarden aims to change all that.

AeroGrow designed the VeggiePro, which retails for $179.95, to grow full-size vegetables in addition to herbs and lettuces, thus increasing the variety/offerings of straight-to-the-plate countertop produce. The VeggiePro allows the consumer to control their food-growing environment and ensure that the herbs, vegetables and lettuces they bring to the dinner table are pesticide-free and safe.

In concert with the VeggiePro, AeroGrow introduces its County Fair line of seed kits with full-size vegetable offerings. They include Ruby Heirloom Tomatoes, Bell Peppers and Mega Cherry Tomatoes – each retails for $19.95 and works with any tall AeroGarden.

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AeroGarden Launches VeggiePro

4 Easy Ways To Go Organic

Missy — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 01:02:23 +0000

We can all reduce our impact on the environment if we start making small and positive changes in our daily activities.

Below I share 4 simple tips on how to go organic. These are random and simple, but remember that it’s the small changes that lead to big improvements.

1. Organic Skin Care Products
We women want to stay beautiful and tend to spend a lot of money on skin care products. However, natural remedies are cheaper and greener. For example, cucumber (and other fruits) contain high levels of anti-oxidants which help the anti-aging process. Try a natural beauty alternative.

2. Buy From Your Local Farmers Market
Support local farmers (and the economy) by getting your vegetables from them. If you patronize your local small operators this in turn helps stabilize the market and keeps prices down. So visit your local veggie dealer today and keep cash flowing in your community.

3. Use Recycled Toilet Paper
There is not much difference between recycled and new anyway, so why bother spending more for your toilet paper? Plus, you’ll help to reduce the number of trees being cut to produce these TP. Find locally or go online.

4. Buy in Bulk
Why make several trips to the shopping mall on items you use frequently. Stock up and save miles and coin. It’s better to store extras and save a few trips. This can save you time and the fuel.

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Save Your Hair Color Color-Safe Shampoo and Conditioner

Brian Yalung — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 02:36:10 +0000

How much do you value your hair? Just in case you didn’t know, be wary of the shampoo and conditioner that you purchase and use. For sure there are chemicals and additives that make them harmful rather than helpful. If you want to be sure, check out this product from Save Your World.

Save Your Hair brand color-safe shampoo and conditioner. This new line of hair care contains natural ultraviolet (UV) protection in the form of titanium dioxide to help reduce the fading effects of the sun on color-treated or natural hair and is packed full of nutrient-rich organic ingredients.

An organic moisture-rich formula, Save Your Hair color-safe shampoo and conditioner contains the following nutrient-rich ingredients: organic aloe to retain moisture and prevent brittleness; organic antioxidant-rich Yerba Maté, one of the richest herb sources with more than 24 vitamins and minerals and 15 amino acids to replenish the scalp and hair; organic avocado oil, rich in vitamins A and E and one of the most penetrating moisturizers to transport active ingredients to the hair shaft; and organic coconut oil to add shine to lackluster hair.

All Save Your World personal care products are biodegradable and chemical free, saving your hair and skin while also saving the environment with a product pledge of 1 PRODUCT = 1 ACRE OF RAINFOREST SAVED FOR 1 YEAR.

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Save Your Hair Color Color-Safe Shampoo and Conditioner

Top 6 Ways To Find Eco Food Enthusiasts

Missy — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:00:56 +0000

There are many diets in the eco-sphere, including organic, vegetarian, vegan, slow food, local food, seasonal, the raw diet, and so on. Below we showcase some of the best resources to find other eco food enthusiasts. (and maybe the green diet of your dreams)

Organic Consumers Forum – This forum is an arm of the Organic Consumers Network and it is a fully featured area where eco conscious consumers can sign up and dish about all things organic, including food, safety, farm issues, and more. This is a great space for those interested in the organic diet.

Zeer -Are you wanting a review site that caters exclusively to food products? Then check out Zeer, a community of members who share rate and review all sorts of food items. From brand names to names you may not have heard of, the members on this site cover it all. Zeer was also named a top website pick by the editors of Time.

Local Harvest Forum – A fully featured and active forum from the creators of the most established farmer’s market directory. Local Harvest is a popular resource for those looking to find local farmer’s markets, and the forum is a great place to find other eco foodies. A must bookmark.

Happy Cow – I can’t write an article on eco food and not include Happy Cow. This wonderful resource is a giant database of national (and international) restaurants that serve animal friendly food. They also cover health food stores as well, not just restaurants. I wrote about them previously here. Happy Cow also has a great community section complete with forums, blogs, and member profiles. Looking for a vegetarian restaurant in Egypt? (and who isn’t) Consult the Happy Cow website. Another cool feature of this eco food community is that you can help in updating it. If you’re local health food store or eco eatery is not listed, add it. To participate, just open a free member account.

Soy Milk – This is a social network for vegans and vegetarians. Soy Milk is new but active and good discussions are taking place here, plus you gotta love that name. Built on the Ning interface, this one is very web 2.0, it sports a forum, blogs, and an area for members to add their profile.

Groovy Vegetarian – This is my site, (so a shameless plug) but the blog is welcoming of any and all eco enthusiasts. The mission behind my blog is to showcase products of interest to new and not so new vegetarians. I cover the veg diet, products, news, and everything in between. Everyone is welcome, you don’t have to be vegan or veg to partake in blog discussions or read the articles. Do join me.

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In conclusion:

I am not recommending the Food Network, because it is hard for me to believe that an entire CHANNEL dedicated to food, doesn’t have ONE vegetarian, vegan, or organic show on its roster. I mean really, with the demand at an all time high, where is our programming. It is hard to believe.

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Reader Question:
Does anyone else feel this way about the uber popular Food Network? Weigh in below. Also feel free to list or mention your fave eco foodie resource.

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Kreider Farms Announces Advanced Chicken Houses

Brian Yalung — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:45:49 +0000

Kreider Farms has obviously taken the business of egg production and distribution with their new state-of-the-art chicken houses which promise to enhance animal welfare as well as increase food safety. High technology, cleanliness and well-being of their hen sets Kreider Farms apart from other egg producers across the country.

“No other egg producer in the country has such a high percentage of their egg production coming from these state-of-the-art facilities,” said Tom Beachler, Kreider Farms’ vice president of operations. ‘Most egg producers are still operating exclusively out of old-style facilities that are between 20 and 30 years old.’

Three additional state-of-the-art chicken houses are planned at the Manheim location, with openings scheduled for 2009, 2010 and 2011. When completed, approximately 75% of all Kreider Farms egg production will come from the newest and most state-of-the-art egg processing facilities available anywhere in the United States.

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3 Organic Valentine Ideas

Missy — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:09:07 +0000

Yesterday i wrote about 4 low cost and rather easy green Valentine ideas, and today i want to cover 3 quick organic ideas.

1. Organic and Bio Wine – try a variety of wine made from organic grapes. Get a good head start at the Wine Library.

2. Organic Vegetable Lasagna – try to make a meatless lasagna meal using only organic ingredients. Get a good head start at the Fat Free Vegan blog. Warning this blog is supremely tantalizing.

3. Organic Flowers or Organic Chocolates – If you happen to be lucky and live near an organic florist, ask for a dozen organic red roses – these will not leave any of the nasty chemicals most regular varieties of flowers leave behind in the air. And if you live near a Whole Foods (or other natural foods store) how about looking to support a fair trade organic chocolatier. These are plentiful in independent vegetarian and or health food shops.

There are so many different ways to green up Valentine’s Day. Your only limited by imagination. Essentially if you keep your sweetheart in mind and plan something divine, you wont go wrong. You really don’t need to buy anything, your time and attention in these busy days, should do the trick.

Have fun this weekend!!!

P.S. I just posted a fabulous Valentine’s Day Freebie on my personal blog. If you like freebies (and who doesn’t) do pay a visit and grab one.

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3 Organic Valentine Ideas

Maddy’s Organic Meals

Brian Yalung — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 17:02:42 +0000

The best way to feed baby is to have him or her eat baby food that is natural and organic. And for Dori Boneck from Chicago, the whole story behind Maddy’s Organic Meal can be traced to when she was pregnant with daughter which in turn was the brand name that carried this organic baby food.

“A lot of the foods that babies consume are the highest in pesticide content, like apples and peaches,” said Boneck, who was an elementary school teacher in Chicago Public Schools before starting her company. “They grow so rapidly and eat a large amount of food in relation to their size, that those pesticides can stay in their system and have been linked to behavioral problems, affecting development of internal organs.”

So with that, Gerber seems to have some healthy competition in the world of green. Parents want the best for their babies and apparently they are turning to natural and organic food. Maddy’s Organic Meals seems to have that pretty well covered.

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$20 Off A $40 Purchase At ImOrganic.com [Coupon Code]

Missy — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:57:24 +0000

A good friend of mine has posted a delicious coupon offer that you might be interested in. It’s for I’mOrganic, an online shop that caters to all things eco friendly.

This is one of the better green coupon offers i’ve seen, and just had to share it with you guys. I’mOrganic specializes in organic apparel, organic accessories and organic pet items. The coupon offer is for $20 off any $40 purchase and to get this offer you must enter in a coupon code online at checkout.

To get the I’mOrganic coupon code head on over to Eco Insomniac blog. Enjoy!

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$20 Off A $40 Purchase At ImOrganic.com [Coupon Code]

Filling Up With Coffee

David Allen — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:17:38 +0000

Now this has a couple of possibilities most people love a nice cup of coffee in the morning to get them going, but it is not that we are talking about. It seems that coffee not only produces a kick start in the morning it can also produce a very fine bio diesel too.

The good thing about this method of producing bio diesel is that it actually takes place after the coffee has been used. This means that all of those coffee shops around the world could be sitting on a potential gold mine as it is the oil that the grounds contain that can be used, you have to wonder though, does the exhaust smell like the inside of Starbucks?

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Plover Organic Cotton Bedding and Towels

David Allen — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:33:42 +0000

It is nice when you find a complete selection of bedding and other household products such as towels and table cloths which are totally made from 100% organic cotton that come in such a variety of styles and patterns it will be hard to choose from the collection.

Quick facts about Plover’s bedding

Cotton is grown with non-genetically altered seeds in soil free of pesticides, herbicides and cyctotoxins, which keeps all of these chemicals away from your body and out of the environment.

Dyes are low-impact, fibre-reactive with no heavy metals.

They use fair trade manufacturing so everyone is paid fair, living wages for their dedicated labour talents.

The material used is blocked printed, which uses less ink, but actually gives the product a nice crisp feel, which absolutely looks expensive, but in fact is reasonable when compared to other products of an equivalent quality.

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Looking For Certified Organic Cotton Jeans?

Missy — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:04:52 +0000

If you happen to be in the market for some eco denim, then take a look at Kuyichi Jeans.

These socially responsible jeans are made using organic cotton and created under strict fair trade rules. Around since 2001 Kuyichi was a trend setter in the organic denim movement. They have a cool hip street wear vibe design and tend to come in darker denim shades.

They have a collection out each season, and the Fall one is out now. Take a look.

via Alternative Consumer

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Organic Luxury For Men (And Women): California Rising

Missy — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:35:39 +0000

Looking for some inspiration in your clothes? Or perhaps you want to express yourself? Take a look at California Rising, an organic luxury line for men (and women too).

A menswear line committed to preserving the planet, California Rising pays homage to the California Spirit. Created by Joshua Fischer and Philip Sitbon, this clothing company is concerned with the state of the world and fueled by the power of freedom. California Rising uses only the highest quality organic fabrics and eco-friendly dying processes and even donates a portion of their profits to several organizations.

They cater to the stars, but their line is open to the general public. Lovely designs coupled with fair trade organic cotton or hemp make a wonderful eco friendly clothing line. Visit them online.

Photo Source: LAsDaPlace

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Eco Eatery Tour, Outings To Eco Friendly Restaurants

Missy — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:25:40 +0000

Would you like meet and mingle with others who share your passion for organic foods and sustainable business practices? Do you live in NYC? If yes to both, you might like to try an eco eatery tour.

Green Edge NYC hosts monthly outings to local eco eateries that pledge to the following creed:

To be highlighted on the Eco-Eatery Tour, a restaurant, café or bar must meet at least 3 of the following criteria:
• Offers Organic, Seasonal Produce and Organic/Biodynamic Beverages
• Offers Sustainably Raised/Wild Fish and Meat
• Practices Fair Trade Policies (including the selling of Fairly Traded Items–wines, coffee, teas, etc.)
• Vegetarian and/or Vegan Friendly
• Uses Biodegradable Take-Out and Delivery Supplies
• Grows Own Food and/or Utilizes Local Farms
• Recycles and/or Composts
• Supports and Utilizes Alternative Energy and Uses Energy Efficient Appliances
• Builds & Furnishes with Recycled and Renewable Materials
• Uses natural, non-toxic, chemical free cleaning supplies and for pest control or uses integrated pest management (IPM)

The next eco eatery tour is planned to be held at The Green Table on September 22nd, from 7pm to 9pm.

The Green Table is a green restaurant located in NYC, known as an organic, locally sourced, seasonal, and vegetarian friendly eatery and wine bar. Voted as Best Green Cuisine by Organic Style.

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Eco Eatery Tour, Outings To Eco Friendly Restaurants

The “OTHER” Uses of Soda Water

Brian Yalung — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:40:01 +0000

Soda water is apparently something familiar to us as a social drinking substance or something that can hit the spot in times of thirst. But you would be surprised at its other uses, mostly by being a solution towards cleaning certain items such as rugs, mugs or your usual room carpet.

We have seen a lot of common items in the world in the past and if you are looking for another item outside the known items for cleaning healthily like vinegar, try to use soda water this time around.

For stains on carpet or clothing, try pouring on a little soda water, then dab gently until the stain is gone. This works best when the stain is fresh. You can also add salt, if the stain is particularly stubborn

Use it to make an inexpensive, healthy fruit soda for children by mixing equal amounts of your favorite fruit juice with ice-cold soda.

Remove stains from coffee mugs with soda. Fill the cup with soda and let it sit for a while, then rub with any type of towel to remove stains.

soda also works well for removing stains from silver items.

(Source) Hippy Shopper

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Eco-Gowns from Laila Hafzi

Brian Yalung — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:52:01 +0000

Leila Hafzi has had her share of fame owing to her being featured in Eco Fashion World and now she is getting ready for another round of trendy eco-fashion clothing inspired by NASA’s images from the outer places of the universe.

“We use different techniques, everything is hand-made. First, to get the vibrant colors, we premiered AZO Free dyes in Nepal. These are the legal standard dyes in Europe, but most Asian countries don’t have that regulation and work with dyes that are extremely harmful to the workers’ health… For the paler colors, we are experimenting with herbal Ayurvedic dyes to preserve the purity of the organic materials.”

(Source) Eco Fashion World

In this case, the design may be catchy but it is really the materials that they use which adds a little bit more spice to why Hafzi’s eco-designs are getting much publicity. And among her best customers at the moment happen to be the celebrities. With that, you can imagine why she is gaining ground from all her designs and work.

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Grow Organic Tomatoes with the Topsy Turvy Tomato Grower!

max — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:39:49 +0000

Here’s a great way to utilize unused space in your apartment/home and grow some really fresh, organic tomatoes.

When the Topsy Turvy™ planter is used, the tomato plant is planted in a planter that is suspended in the air, instead of in the ground. Because the plant is in the air, staking, caging, bacteria, ground rotting, fungus and small animals are all problems of the past. In addition, you get to do all of the necessary work while standing up instead of bending over – sucker and trim with scissors, water and fertilize through a built in top funnel, and harvest tomatoes at chest height. There are also no holes that have to be dug to plant, and weeding is all together eliminated.

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NVEY Organic Matte Foundation

Missy — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:27:41 +0000

Organic cosmetics are all the rage these days, and manufacturers and designers alike are all scrambling to fulfill the massive demand.

Natural cosmetics, such as the ones produced by NVEY, feature organic and plant-based ingredients. The liquid foundation pictured above is the latest from NVEY, it is the Eco Moisturizing Fluid Foundation.

What Is Found In NVEY Products?

The NVEY Eco Foundation uses chamomile, cucumber, and organic calendula. Between the three of these ingredients, you will have a foundation that is soothing, moisturizing, and aromatic. Perfect for those with sensitive skin, who can only apply all natural cosmetics on their face. The eco liquid foundation also comes in various hues and shades, for a variety of skin tones.

The NVEY Eco Foundation is available @ NIMLI, for about $45.

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Google Fan? Try Their Bamboo and Organic Products

Missy — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:00:27 +0000

Google has a store in which they carry clothing, gadgets, and accessories. It was cool to find out that they have added green products to their selection. I went fishing around to see if their green offerings are as cool as their search engine. I found not one, but a few goodies. See my HOT! Google green finds below.

via – EcoFabulous

Google Organic Ladies T Shirt – 100% organic fine jersey cotton – $12.50 (S-XL)

Bamboo Blogger Mens Tee – 70% bamboo and 30% cotton – $19.70 (S-2XL)

Recycled Plastic Google USB – $22.50 (4 colors)

The shell is made from 100% recycled plastic, and comes in all four Google colors

There are more green products @ the online Google store, these are just a few cute ones i found. They also have a bamboo beach towel, and an adorable organic cotton baby onsie.

Any of these green products would make an ideal gift for that eco friendly Google fan or blogger in your life.

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Organic Herb Garden Kits from Olivebarn

Brian Yalung — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:40:20 +0000

Logically, why buy when you can harvest on your own. This is perhaps one of the few things we all forget these days, and with the right focus and resources, our backyard can serve us more by providing us with the usual fruits and vegetables that we normally buy off shelves and the supermarket.

For Olivebarn, providing this Organic Herb Garden Kit is a good way to help us get started. Billed as the eco-friendly trio, this ideal garden gift line lives by the 3Rs: recycle, reduce and reuse. Add to that the fact that they use the carbon free shipping to products and people are sure to get these either for themselves or for someone special on varying occasions.

Customers wanted an eco-friendly trio without all the Styrofoam packing found in most other kits. They also wanted a choice of herbs. Most other kits on the market are packaged in Styrofoam with specific herbs and do not give you the option of customizing it.

(Source) PR Web

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Organic Herb Garden Kits from Olivebarn

Meet All Organic Restaurant, Gusto!

Missy — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:22:55 +0000

The very first (all organic ingredients) restaurant opened earlier this year in the US, its name is Gusto!

Gusto 100% Organic Restaurant in New York

Very fitting name for a restaurant, as it stands for the word Delight, in Spanish. Gusto Organics is the first restaurant in America that serves all organic food, including breakfast, brunch, lunch, and a dinner menu.

The all organic restaurant is situated in New York City, and was established by a former Argentinian named, Alberto Gonzales. He came here many years ago, and found that fresh food that was within his price range, was hard to find in NY. So Alberto decided to open up a place himself, which offered the type of food he was looking to eat.

All food served in the restaurant is 100% USDA certified organic, (except for the water and salt), and this is no small feat. He obtained verification for the first ever all organic restaurant in New York, and as it was a first for both, they ventured to learn the process together.

On the restaurant menu, Albert states:

Gusto Organics is three restaurants in one. We serve breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner seven days a week. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. we are also a self-service restaurant serving slow food at a fast pace: grilled pizzas, piadinas (thin Italian flatbread), sandwiches, empanadas, soups and a salad bar. From five p.m. on we have table service with a candle atmosphere and a different menu featuring risottos, gluten-free pastas (I don’t need to eat gluten-free and I still love our pasta), filet mignon with mashed potatoes, grilled chicken, etc. And on weekends and holidays we do an all-organic brunch from 11 to 4 p.m., serving crepes, omelets and so on.

To read more, and see pictures, visit Gusto Organics on the web.

I found a neat interview with (restaurant entrepreneur) Alberto Gonzales, that has a Latin twist. Do check it out, it is a quick – but good read.

via – Today Show, on MSNBC

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Organic Cotton T Shirts

David Allen — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:00:14 +0000

These are great T Shirts by Sector, which are not only naturally green, but they are also coming in other colours too like Pink, Grey and Red.

The printed section has been using ink that is water based and therefore better for the environment than normal ink. The Sector Push T Shirt is priced at $25, comes all sizes and colours making it harder for anyone to refuse one of these.

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Grow your own organic lemons

David Allen — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:00:05 +0000

There is nothing like growing your produce, but to grow something like an organic lemon would really take something else wouldn’t it? You would have thought so, but Viva Terra have come up with their own miniature organic lemon trees.

These can be grown inside or if you have the weather for it, outside, but wherever you choose to grow these lemon trees the end result is still the same. The lemons can be used as you would use a shop bought lemon, but imagine this is a lemon that you have grown!

To start your mini citrus farm, you may want to start with these, Organic Dwarf Meyer Lemon ($15 surcharge) $159 and Dwarf Meyer Lemon in Root of the Earth Bowl ($20 surcharge) $219. Plant 8″ H and Earth Bowl Pot 9″ D.

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Get yourself a hand painted T Shirt

David Allen — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:00:40 +0000

Of course this is no ordinary T Shirt we wouldn’t do that would we? This is 100% organic cotton fabric that has been made in the US, so it does not get any better than that.

But that’s not all the garment is then hand painted by Shakeya Cotto, who is based in Brooklyn, New York. However it is a bit of a debate as to whether this is clothing or art, maybe the price will give you a clue, $145.

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Eco Friendly Futon Covers

Missy — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:04:16 +0000

Hi, guys i have found a series of eco friendly futon covers from a loyal reader of our blogs, his name is Matt. I like to call him Futon Matt. He specializes in all sorts of futon mattresses and has been in the futon business for over 7 years. That’s alot of time to be around any one thing. LOL.

Let me get serious for a second. I was perusing the site that Matt has created and on the left sidebar is a section devoted to his eco friendly offerings. He has futon frames made out of sustainably harvested lumber (from Pennsylvania), futon covers made of recycled fabrics, and a selection of organic futon mattresses.

What Makes the Futon Covers Eco Friendly?

The futon covers are made using 89% post-industrial recycled polyester, and 11% post -consumer recycled polyester.

If you’re looking for one, give Matt a visit. With all his years of experience, he should know how to direct you to what you need.

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Get them started off early

David Allen — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:00:59 +0000

When it comes to the environment you can never start too early and what better way could there be than getting these T Shirts for the children to pass the message around and take care of the planet at the same time.

The T Shirts have an old vintage style look to them along with the classic message on the front.

Made from 100% certified ORGANIC COTTON, this short sleeve t-shirt is so soft and comfy!

Grey shirt with “PLEASE RECYCLE” screen.

Pre-Washed and Pre-Shrunk.

Also available in KHAKI.

(100% certified ORGANIC COTTON)

Priced at $40

Source [Pregnancy Fashion]

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Use Reusable Mugs over Disposable Cups

Brian Yalung — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:49:23 +0000

As far as recycling is concerned, over 25 billion disposable cups are thrown each year by people after consuming their drinks. While such cups are indeed something that most establishments consider as a necessity, it wouldn’t hurt to try using recyclable mugs. The extra cost in getting one is more than enough to save a dying environment due to improper waste management today.

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Figaro to Market Arabica Coffee in Europe

Brian Yalung — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:43:08 +0000

The Benguet State University in the Philippines finally obtained certification from the International Marketecology (IMO) for its organic Arabica coffee production is now considered the first organic coffee provider. IMO is the agency responsible for ensuring the quality of environmentally friendly products, organic agriculture and management systems.

Figaro, a popular name in the coffee industry shall be responsible for marketing the organically produced coffee to Europe. This development has also served as a good sign to encourage other coffee manufacturers in the Philippine province considering the demand for organically produced products such as coffee will certainly be high on demand.

Farmers in Benguet and in the region are being encouraged to engage in Arabica coffee production because of its economic viability. A kilo of the raw coffee bean is sold at P70 to P180 in the local markets.

(Source) Philippine Star

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Natural, Plain, and Simple Ecobags

Missy — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:50:29 +0000

Ecobags.com created this bee bopping video that has plastic bags playing the villian and all natural bags playing the hero. It’s a fun video that aims to bring about awareness of how ungreen plastic is, and how we all need to change our habits for the greater good.

Plastic bag use is an epidemic, and although many are recognizing this urgent issue, there are many who for various reasons still choose the villian. Check out the video.

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Sexy Eco Jeans from Kuyichi

Missy — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:50:38 +0000

Save the planet one jean at a time, with the Kuyichi Eco Jeans. The motto of Kuyichi is, “organic cotton, pure design, and premium denim.

Kuyichi opened in 2001 to bring fair trade and organic jeans to the mainstream premium denim market. The Kuyichi Eco Jeans are all made from pure 100% organic cotton and are fair trade made.

These are jeans that look hot and are made with care for our Earth. Style and eco concsious jeans.

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The Rising Demand Organic Fashion and Clothing

Brian Yalung — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:26:31 +0000

Take it from someone who loves to check out and get into fashion, Canadian-born model Shalom Harlow knows what it takes and the opportunities that lie ahead as far as pushing organic fashion towards new heights. The demands are there and people are turning towards the new phase of organic clothing today.

Apparently, this stems from the fact as well that people are starting to become more aware of the environment and finding ways on how to contribute to the green cause. Clothing and apparel fashion is one of them and rather than patronizing the harmful clothes that others have manufactured before, green fashion trends are sure to provide something more for them.

“The establishment has to catch up,” Harlow said after checking out the 2008 fall/winter collection for John Patrick ORGANIC. “It’s really about time fashion started looking at its cause and effect on the planet. There’s no need to compromise anymore … you can be fashionable and responsible.”

“Concern for the environment is growing and it’s only natural that the concern would cross over into what we wear,” says Jeanie Pyun, editor of the environmental website sprig.com. “Fashion and home design are the most popular on the site because it’s what’s happening now.”

(Source) The Canadian Press

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Organic Food for Dogs

Brian Yalung — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:09:01 +0000

Right now, most organically produced food has been targeted towards the people who are looking for satiable yet good food to digest. But while the continuous efforts of providing organic food for the consumer continues to rise, there is another market, particularly our dogs, who will soon be the target of organic dog food.

For some people, it would depend on how much they love their pets. As far as their health is concerned, the problems they face as far as proper dog food to eat is not spared from the growing problems that normal food can readily give humans.

If you’re wondering who will be the next target for the organic food movement—look no further than the family pet.

To date, sales of all-natural and organic pet food are up significantly, according to IBISWorld Inc., a market research firm in Illinois. According to study results the firm released last December: “Pet owners are continuing to review their animal’s diet as a means of improving overall health, including the extension and quality of life. This has resulted in consumers turning toward all-natural pet food products.”

(Source) Fox Business

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Koreans Turning Organic

Brian Yalung — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 04:37:04 +0000

Count the Koreans in for turning towards organic products that are the talk of the town today. Apparently they have been fed up with having to deal with the harmful products that are being produced in a different way. The problem that they provide is really something that is out of the obvious. One is that the nutrients that they lack. Much of these issues can be seen from people who for some reason get sick from them.

But the organic is expected to catch up and save the people from such health issues. Getting the best nutrients can be achieved and it starts by buying organic products. Korea has joined the ranks and soon, majority of the world will follow as well.

The market for agricultural goods produced organically grew rapidly over the past years despite their higher prices, as Korean consumers became increasingly health conscious, according to figures released by a state-run institute Sunday (Feb. 10).

As many as 1,785,874 tons of “environmentally-friendly” farm products were produced in 2007, a sharp increase from 1,134,937 tons a year earlier, the statistics from the Korea Rural Economic Institute said. The comparable figures were 26,643 tons in 1999, 87,279 tons in 2001 and 806,247 tons in 2005.

(Source) Korea.net

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Put the Chicken Before the Egg

Brian Yalung — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 01:35:47 +0000

Eggs are apparently one of the common food requirements we often need in cooking and eventually eating. While we could hardly tell the difference, it would be best to consider how they were made. Organic eggs may not cost as cheap as the usual eggs but rest assured you are getting quality food for your health and for the environment.

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Valentines Gift Idea: Organic Tea in Presentation Box

Brian Yalung — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:41:56 +0000

With Valentines day just around the corner, most people are looking to give something different for their special loved one. One of those ideas may be this organic tea in presentation box which costs $105.00.

So give a little green on February 14. Think of something else rather than the usual roses or chocolates. A good Valentines gift that is sure to be loved by that special someone.

Our elegant latched box, made from sustainable wood, provides a rare opportunity to offer fine organic loose-leaf and blooming teas to your dinner guests as in an elegant restaurant. In this impressive box you’ll find cleartop tins of rare, hand-woven tea “blooms” that open into peonies and other arresting flower shapes. We’ve also included organic herbal tea blends laced with rose petals, blue mallow, and other organic flowers. The Deluxe Presentation Box of twelve offers two of each of the six teas. Eight-ounce bags of your favorite blooming or herbal tea can be purchased to replenish the tins.
6 PC BOX 10.5″L x 7.25″W x 1.75″H, 12 PC BOX 12.25″L x 9.25″W x 1.5″H

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Free Sample of Organic Snack Bar

Missy — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:21:50 +0000

Are you a fan of health snack bars, like Kashi? Then give Nutrilite a try, you can now request a free sample bar.

The Simply Nutrilite organic chocolate crisp bars are packed with omega 3s, antioxidants, delicious chocolaty goodness, and a light crispy crunch. Certified kosher. There motto is, “these are better for you than a cookie, but just as tasty”.

Go to Nutrilite, pick the bar you like, and they will send you a free sample in the mail.

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