Tom’s Of Maine Has A Conscience

Tom’s of Maine is a role model for other large companies who sell personal care products like toothpaste and soap. They run their business on the Stewardship Model which states: “We believe our company can be profitable and successful while acting in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.” To measure up to this model, they do [Read More]

Conscious Consuming To Host Gift It Up! 2007

Gift giving during the holiday season is as American as apple pie. But most of us have more stuff than we need. Our closets, attics, and basements are full of boxes and bags of stuff. This holiday season, Conscious Consuming will provide Bostonians with the chance to give to those truly in need, while honoring [Read More]

DHL’s Go Green Initiative

There’s a new way to minimize the impacat of shipping goods around the world! DHL puts its green foot forward as the first express shipping and logistics company to offer carbon neutral delivery service. The recently launched Go Green program is a value-added service that offsets the CO2 emissions caused by the transportation with carbon [Read More]

Eco-Friendly Living Tips

Taking the following simple steps will not only reduce the causes of global warming and pollution, but will save money and create a healthier home environment.Heat and cool your home conservatively ? Lower heat during heating months and dress warmer for comfort. ? Adjust thermostats to cooler when sleeping or when occupants are away or use [Read More]

Florida’s First Earthship Event

I am a Florida Certified General Contractor who is building Florida’s first true Earthship. This home is to be completely off the grid using solar for power and capturing rainwater for all of the home’s water needs. I have worked with Michael Reynolds of Earthship Biotecture and local engineers to put together a set of [Read More]

Separate Rituals: Cultural Appropriation, Interconnection…

I have been participating in Sweat Lodges since about the age of 8 or 9 years old. My mother, though not by blood of the First Nations, has been recognized by Indigenous elders as an “honorary member” of tribes based on her extensive healing work and embodiment of indigenous spirituality and traditions. Despite this, I [Read More]

Women hold the Key to the Economy

Women are the backbone of any economy. Even in countries where women are legally not allowed to participate in the business world, it is they who are responsible for the daily caretaking without which no society could survive. The majority of womens work is still unrecognized. However, there has been some attention drawn recently to [Read More]

Project Mobility – Bicycle Programs For The Disabled

Hal Honeyman is the founder of Project Mobility, a non-profit organization based in St. Charles, Illinois, which offers recreational events for people with disabilities by adapting bicycles to fit their needs. The project works with families, rehabilitation professionals and organizations to bring the bikes to schools, hospitals and recreational centers; giving participants a sense of freedom [Read More]

Does Fairtrade = Environmentally Friendly?

The Fair Trade movement has radically changed the way many people shop and purchase goods, moving ethical considerations to the forefront of our consumer consciousness. For a long time people have been aware of the injustices involved in exploiting other countries for their raw materials at the cheapest prices possible. Now, with Fair Trade labeling, we [Read More]

Greening the White House!

What? The White House turning over the use of it’s lawn to growing fruits and vegetables? And all Organic? That’s the vision of Proffessor Michael Pollan and the Brockmans family, and voting is now open to send the top three candidates on to the President for review of the plan. The White House Farmer Blog  was [Read More]