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There's nothing like an outside shower at the beach. But did you realize that depending on how you shower, you may be putting nearby marine life at risk?

Most of us know to keep our distance from people with “holier than thou” attitudes. But how do you respond to those who profess to be “greener than thou?”

Memorial Day is the time for picnics and BBQs. This year, go green! There's never been a better time - prices on biodegradable and corn-based disposable cutlery, plates and cups are down and organic strawberries are in season. Here's a look at what to expect at the stores this week-end as you stock up, plus 10 tips for greening your Memorial Day.

Struggling to make sense of organics versus conventional foods? You’re not alone. ….

It happened on Earth Day, in Bethesda, Maryland, which has an innovative program underway to reduce the city’s carbon footprint. In a county that on that very day passed a green building law ...

No doubt the blogosphere will be abuzz today with recommendations about how to spend your Earth Day. Clearly, if you can pick up some litter or skip a car trip, you can make a difference. But what else? How can you celebrate a meaningful Earth Day with a child?

With Earth Day upon us, many people are trying to green their parties. But how to do it? Here are ten tips to make sure your party is eco-friendly.

The news that the US government is finally taking a skeptical look at BPA was no surprise to the many parents who've been burning up the Internet for years talking about safe alternatives to BPA. What will it take to make all Americans aware? A list of resources.

Did you observe Earth Hour? Or, like me, were your plans derailed, despite your best intentions?

Barnes & Noble messes up with this “Earth Day” promotion.

An interview with Seth Goldman, CEO of Honest Tea, touching on sustainability trade-offs in packaging, kid marketing, and the Coca—Cola deal Among other issues discussed in the two-part interview, Mr. Goldman touches on:• sustainability trade-offs that green companies face as they evaluate packaging alternatives;• opportunities now open to Honest Tea through its new investor, the Coca Cola Company; • why it’s important to drink organic tea; and • marketing and adoption of the Honest Kids line.

The first part of a two-part interview with Seth Goldman, CEO of Honest Tea, touching on sustainability trade-offs in packaging, kid marketing, and the Coca—Cola deal.

Want to make your Easter celebration more eco-friendly? Go retro with these five tips!

A description of an innovative program to green a community, including six tips to replicate the program, and resource-rich links.

This year, retailers are pushing ever more Cheap Plastic Crap trinkets for St. Patrick’s Day, as well as lawn inflatables! Take back St. Patrick’s Day with 10 simple tips for an eco-friendly, fun time.

Great Washington Post article full of interesting statistics about how parents are paying dearly for natural and organic products to ensure their childrens' safety.

This Financial Times article claims that green Moms are setting the cause of feminism back by worrying about when to run the laundry machine at energy-efficient times. “Save us from the eco-Moms?”I think we have bigger things to be saved from….hazardous toys…poor water quality…global warming…unhealthy and unsafe food in school cafeterias…terrorism. The list goes on. As for the eco-Moms, fasten your seatbelts – I think we’re just revving up!

There was a time when the Greens conjured up images of anything but fashion. The original “Greens” rejected fashion and other bourgeois values. But today’s “Greens” are primarily female and, as the New York Times pointed out, increasingly bourgeois. So of course they’re interested in fashion. Perhaps that’s why twice in the past few hours I’ve stumbled upon green fashion launches....

We all know that eco-friendly cleaners are good for Mother Earth. But they're good for Moms too, in a very important way...

An interview with Mom Made Foods founder Heather Stouffer about the benefits of frozen organic baby food on OrganicMania,™ the blog devoted to covering organics and healthy green living from a Mom’s perspective.“Frozen organic baby food is more nutritious and tastes better than jarred baby foods,” according to Ms. Stouffer.

Sometimes it’s hard being green. This is an amusing look at what happens when a Mom plans on making green Valentines but her five-year-old has different ideas.

Thinking about taking the plunge and joining a CSA? Some CSA’s have acquired reputations for providing their members with little more than an overabundance of kale and chard. But increasingly, CSAs offer a great variety of food and other benefits too. This post describes six reasons to love a CSA.

What to give a Green Lady for Valentine’s Day? Surely not more “stuff.” Read this for a great tip on green and organic gifts that also benefit a great cause.

What unites Dems, Republicans and Independents the day after Super Tuesday? We’re all tired from staying up so late watching those thrilling election returns! Need a good cup of Joe? Here’s one satisfied customer’s recommendation for a fantastic biodynamic, organic coffee delivery service.

Confused about when to shell out the big bucks to go organic? This post discusses four essential factors you should consider - "Organics' Four Factors." Looking at each factor - and its importance to you - will help you to decide when it makes sense to go organic.