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We're always in the market for Eco-friendly fashion, and OnSugar blog Beauty and the Budget discovered four very cool, Eco-chic jewelry and accessory lines we're adding to our must-shop list. Andean Collection The Andean Collection is green all around — it's a fair trade, eco-fashion, ethical, and sustainable line of jewelry from Ecuador. The creation of these jewelry pieces not only reduces Read more
Growing up, my mother always taught me to be a conscious shopper and read product labels (thanks mom!). This includes the material on a clothing label, ingredients in food, and even chemicals in cleaning products. It's astonishing how many household cleaning products contain toxic ingredients that can be harmful to your health. Last week I told you about the Greenpeace tissue guide app that tells Read more
Just when I thought Apple was finally getting greener, the environmental group Greenpeace decided to run tests on the iPhone to determine just how toxic its inner parts really are. The Greenpeace tests revealed that the iPhone contains hazardous substances like bromine, chlorine and phthalates with the antenna containing high levels of bromine and the headphones containing high levels of PVC. Read more
I'm pretty sure this laptop case isn't waterproof but then again, it is made from 100 percent all natural, recycled materials, so what can you do? Giles Miller has designed these sustainable, corrugated cardboard laptop cases for earth friendly computer geeks. He displayed this case and other cardboard pieces including tables, lamps and room dividers at the London Design Festival this year. You Read more
If you're getting in shape for a big event like a wedding, or want to look your best for bikini season, what you eat makes all the difference. Besides helping with weight loss, the right foods can also minimize bloating. Here's where asparagus comes in: this Spring veggie encourages colon health and also stimulates the growth of probiotics in the body. From breakfast to dinner, help give your Read more
Go the extra mile with your food budget with these tips from LearnVest. For years, many people — my husband, mom, sister and even my son — told me to stop wasting so much food. Throwing away half a piece of chicken here or a handful of grapes there never seemed like such a big deal to me. If I was full or no longer in the mood for that particular food, then I had no problem tossing Read more
We spent the last month taking a look at this planet and all of the deliciousness it has to offer. We talked about everything from Meatless Mondays to environmentally-friendly kitchen equipment. We even took a tour of the produce rainbow! And now, we've rounded everything up for you should you ever want a reminder that our culinary choices do make a significant impact on this world. Click through Read more
Earth Day is today, and it always serves as a good reminder to rethink our eating habits and cooking practices. There are so many small changes that we all can make in our everyday lives that, over time, significantly impact the world that we live in. While we may not be able to implement all of these changes all of the time, it is important to consider how our actions affect the bigger picture. Read more
In honor of Earth Day, we've rounded up the most stylish eco-friendly finds out there. Whether you're in need of some printed flats, chic retro shades, or the perfect party dress, we've found some super-cute pieces that are as environmentally friendly as they are stylish. Watch today's installment of Fab Flash and go get shopping for a good cause. On Allison McNamara: Rebecca Taylor top, Belle Read more
Happy Earth Day! To commemorate the big day, we're celebrating with a roundup of all of our eco-shopping tips and environmentally friendly finds — proving that it's surprisingly easy to make Earth Day last all year round. Click the thumbnails below to check out each story! Waste Not: 20 Chic Vintage Finds Eco-Friendly Jewelry Finds From Etsy H&M's Conscious Collection Raven + Lily's Read more
