Corporations everywhere are looking for a way out of significantly reducing their carbon emissions. Populations are demanding emission cut backs and during every political election

Organic Cotton

My Educational Op-Ed on Organic Cotton…There is so much hype behind anything organic these days, organic food, organic cosmetics, organic babies, literally everything is becoming

A large brush and a small jar sit amidst vibrant green powder and paint, with some forming a mound. Nearby, a small leafy plant in a glass container adds to the scene's natural allure, hinting subtly at greenwashing.

The End is Near for Greenwashing…Throughout the past couple of years, “Eco Products” have taken over. From soaps to computers to billboards, most companies look

Can rock go green? You’ve evaluated your transport, your diet, and your electricity usage. What about your musical equipment? Following the warmest ever documented decade,

Green Electronics

Electronics are finding their way into more and more households across the world. They can be used as tools or as toys, for work or

Now that Thanksgiving has past and we are well recovered from our food comas, it’s time to start thinking about your holiday gift-giving! When thinking

On average, a woman uses over 16,000 tampons in her lifetime.1 This staggering statistic begs the question—what are all of these feminine products doing to the

Planet Earth is teeming with phones. There are about 5 billion cellular phones in use right now, and 500 million of them—10 percent—are smartphones.1 Unfortunately, these

Bamboo is one of those plants that people seem to either love or hate. There are over 1,400 species of the grass around the world—900

With the world gradually turning its back on inefficient (incandescent) lighting, what should you use as a green replacement? The phasing out of incandescent light

Green Playgrounds

We’d be walking down the street or through a park, holding our parent’s hand, and then we’d see it—the curve of a swing set, or

What is Hemp? Hemp is a plant of the Cannibus genus that can be grown in a large range of soil types, however it grows best

Plastic Bag

So we know that plastic bags are bad.  To this end, cities around the world are thinking of enacting plastic bag bans or taxes, and many people

Cell Phone

We use high tech gadgets like cell phones all day, every day, but we almost never stop to ask questions about their environmental impact. For

Plastic Bag Ban

With each purchase you make, whether it is at a drug store, retail store, or grocery store, you most likely leave with a plastic bag

Made from Corn

The sun rays beam in through the window and the song birds start to chirp, bringing the start of a fresh new day. What you

When the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) passed in 1976, it was heralded as an equal among the other sweeping environmental laws of the era.

Paper Bag

Across the globe, plastic bag bans  are being enacted, eliminating single use plastic bags in most grocery and merchandise stores. Most of the time the plastic bags

Sweatshops

Sweatshops are working environments that are unacceptably dangerous or difficult. Sweatshop workers—which may include young children, slaves, and illegal immigrants—work long hours in unsanitary conditions

Leaving the nail salon, every normal task suddenly becomes precarious. One accidental graze of your nails and the manicure is ruined. To top it off,

Sunscreen Safety

Summer is in full swing, and for most, sunscreen is part of the daily routine right now. Because of this, such a product deserves a

LED Lights

Light emitting diode (LED) light bulbs were initially touted as the sustainable answer to incandescent light bulbs. In Europe, incandescent light bulbs were banned in

Microbeads

Over the last few years, I’ve seen more and more skincare products with tiny, floating beads in them at the drugstore. It turns out that

A neatly made bed with a white quilted mattress from the finest selection and pastel pillows. The bed features a light blue base and wooden legs, positioned in a bright room with plants near a window.

Our beds – we spend about one-third of our lives sleeping in them.1 I have always been told that sleeping eight hours per night is better

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Greenwashing Vs. Genuine Sustainability: How To Spot Eco-Friendly Fakes

In today’s world, discerning which products are genuinely considerate of our precious planet can feel like a real challenge. Many