Granola is one of my favorite foods as it’s incredibly versatile. Lately I find myself eating granola either for a snack, sprinkling some on my yogurt parfait, smoothie, or ice cream. A friend recommended I check out Bear Naked Granola as the cereal comes in various flavors and is fil...
You are planning for your big, beautiful, loved-filled-day: the highly anticipated day you and your partner solidify your vows of commitment in front of the people closest to you. But cut the daydream short for a moment: What are you going to wear?! Brides spend countless hours browsi...
Even though most of us are hearing a lot about 3D printing in the last year or so, it’s actually been around for much longer (albeit only available to large companies with huge machines capable of it); Dutch designer Dirk Vander Kooij is creating furniture inspired by the form that ca...
We are finding evidence that climate change is impacting the functional and sensory quality of tea. Tea plants and the antioxidant profiles of their leaves are impacted by climate variation including precipitation, temperature and solar radiation. Meteorological findings show that the...
Dear EarthTalk: Now that hot weather is coming, I want to upgrade my home’s A/C. Which are the most energy-saving models and should I go central air or window units? – Jackie Smith, Cary, NC According to the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE), energy consumption ...
as it toasts it’s new factory space in style – with live music, ice-cold PBRs (FREE while they last!), cash bar, food truck and a photobooth. Hosted in their brand new, raw factory space at Industry City, this party promises a wild night of DJs and drinks. Revel with the MNY team and ...
Today the average cost of a wedding is $28,400, so many brides are looking to save money in all kinds of creative ways . Surprising as it may seem to the producers of “Say Yes to the Dress,” not everyone wants to blow their entire wedding budget on a dress that will only be worn once ...
Not only does rosewater have a delicate floral fragrance that won’t overpower your sensitive sinuses, it also offers a number of beauty benefits for the hair and skin. I bought a bottle without being too certain what I would do with it just because I was intrigued, but upon careful co...
Hair extensions are a tough topic to tackle when it comes to environmental and ethical responsibility. Consisting of human or synthetic hair sewed into strips, hair extensions can provide volume, length or both for the follicularly challenged. As their popularity has grown, they’ve be...
In Morocco, tanneries remain virtually unchanged since the middle-ages sit nestled into the Medina. “Modern leather tanneries and the leather they make are frighteningly toxic. So toxic, that there are more tanneries than any other business on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EP...
Flaxseeds can be added to soups, smoothies, cereals, stews and casseroles. When baking flaxseeds can be added to cookies, muffins, and breads. Healthy cookbook author Martha Rose Shulman told the New York Times , “Flaxseeds are harder than sesame seeds, so it’s a good idea to grind th...
Growing up between New York and Paris, Juliette Donatelli developed a deep love for culture, style and the beat of the city. She's the founder of spades+siLK, where she writes about the exciting new trends fusing sustainability and fashion. She has lived in Los Angeles and San Francis...
It was all about local, local, local at the first ever Eco-Chick Sustainable Spring Fashion Party at Green Spaces in Tribeca. We had a great time celebrating Earth Day a little early with local vegan food, organic libations, and a fun-loving and curious crowd who were there to see wha...
Our friends over at PassSmart inspired us to take a look at those who are creatively repurposing junk into beautiful, one-of-a-kind furnishings for the home. But they’re not just using any old junk. Here are some of the coolest designers who give recycled car parts new life. The Weldh...
A special installation of Asher Jay’s visually arresting campaign of hand-painted PET bottles titled SEA SPEAK SPHERE: MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE will be on display this Sunday at the American Museum of Natural History at “Island Life.” Asher Jay’s Message in a Bottle showcase presently cons...
Emma Grady, founder of PastFashionFuture.com , is one of those women with an incredible eye, able to spot the perfect accessory from 50 paces off (see examples of her prowess below); but she keeps it planet- and budget-friendly by sticking to the second of the three R’s (that’s the Re...
Fast fashion is on its way out. Well, not completely. But the milestone meeting, which occurred Thursday at the Vogue headquarters, “Conscious Talk,” gathered together a dynamic group of individuals to discuss how to move the fashion industry into a sustainable future. Sponsored by H&...
How can a fast fashion retailer like Zara get by on supposedly ‘razor-thin’ margins while its CEO sits on a personal fortune of $57 billion? Just after Forbes released its list of ‘Best Dressed Millionaires’ , made up of fashion moguls hoarding enough cash to run their own small count...
And cork is ultra-sustainable since it’s harvested from naturally growing cork farms which support a wide variety of animal life (and are even protected In fact, the demand for cork isn’t even high enough to keep all the cork trees profitable for the people who manage them. Cork, sinc...
It’s quite unbelievable the countless steps clothing goes through before entering your closet (fabric production, dying, finishing, cutting, sewing, labelling, shipping and more). But let’s break down just a fraction of that process: the fabric, which is the foundation of all garments...
Attracting bees and butterflies to a garden is a noble pursuit, given that we all depend on these species and others to pollinate the plants that provide us with so much of our food, shelter and other necessities of life. © iStockPhoto Dear EarthTalk: I’d like to have a garden that en...
It’s spring cleaning time, and I’m sure I’m not the only one with the desire to put away the woolen sweaters, pack away the snowboots and get the bathroom smelling clean and looking fresh. But bleach, toxic cleaners for your body and bathroom and too many cluttered bottles aren’t the ...
Post previously published on Amy Vernon’s site . Much has been made of Sheryl Sandberg’s book and exhortation to “Lean In”. Funny thing is, my husband and I, many times, have talked about Leaning In – a Buddhist teaching. You lean in to the sharp points – when things get rough, instea...
Spring! Where one day you need just a light jacket (or heavy sweater) and the next you’re pulling your winter coat out—again. It’s a time to be prepared with something perfectly kick-ass that is both comfortable and warm enough, but still has plenty of style. Here’s my picks for this ...
Laurie David has been a longtime environmental activist (see below about how she felt about cigarette butts as a teen) and after starting her career in the entertainment industry (she talent scouted for Letterman!) she worked her way up to VP of comedy development at Fox TV. Laurie ev...
If it’s spring, but you’re not feeling like it (bogged down, bored, bloated or blah), check out this amazing event this Sunday; put together by the beauty geniuses at the Green Beauty Team , it incorporates amazing speakers (scroll down!), fantastic products and plenty of clean-and-gr...
Mauricio Hair Studio Privado in the Flatiron district of NYC is uber-clean, mellow and bright. It’s spring, and I needed a new hairstyle; I have been transitioning out of my red color for about 6-8 months, waiting patiently for it to grow out so I could have a look at my real color. T...
Electric turquoise, pale lavender, icy blue-gray, baby pink – unnatural hair colors in every shade of the rainbow are showing up in fashion shoots, on the runways and in music videos. But can you achieve this up-to-the-minute look while avoiding products with potentially harmful ingre...
While I agree with a good many of the points made here, I also feel that the article is being a bit petty and looking for excuses to hate some of these companies. For example: Pfizer – yes, there is no excuse for them not seeking permission from the parents of the children in Nigeria....
Choosing the right body soap can be a tricky process. Walk into any store and the skincare aisle is filled with tons of brands and each brand usually has at least a couple products. Since most of us use soap every day, choosing a natural, toxin-free brand is the smart way to go to red...
