organic

Over the years of organic gardening with children, I have learned to relinquish some control to perfect rows, perfect spacing, etc. Now, I have added seed and plant selection to the list of gardening enjoyments I now share with my children. It all started when the seed catalogs started arriving at the end of winter. Both of my children took an active interest in the pictures, so I suggested they start circling varieties they wanted to grow.

Awesome t-shirts based on simple messages that have the power to inspire others.

Rogan Gregory is right on Target, designing both an affordable and sustainable line for Target’s GO International program. The designer is known for his avant-garde Rogan collection as well as his edgy brand of Loomstate organic cotton tees and jeans.

It's easy to have a beautiful wedding without the usual wastefulness of traditional weddings. Here are some tips for keeping it eco-friendly, natural and low-impact when you tie the knot.

Food costs are going up...here's a few simple reminders on how to eat cheaper without sacrificing your ethics.

From a 30 years old sustainable German company coming to the US market to a Childcare organization in Uganda, more and more options are available to the conscious consumer when shopping.

Can shampoo, body wash, and deoderant really be "organic"? A controversial new eco-label says it can. This is the first post in a series examining what "organic" means in the personal-care product sector.

Tree-Nation is an ecological project with a focused objective: To plant 8 million trees in Niger, Africa to fight desertification. Large-scale plantation of trees will increase the land's productivity and re-generate the soil. It is also a is an online community in which you can buy your own tree and become its guardian.

Summer is coming and it's time to start thinking swim suits. Head to the beach this summer in eco-conscious swimwear and you'll not only look great but you'll feel great, too.

So guess what? Mothers Day is this Sunday, May 11th! Yup, but don’t worry if you forgot and haven’t got your adoring mother a gift yet. I have you covered. Now clearly some of the best gifts you can give your mother will not cost you a dime. However if you are willing to purchase something, why not purchase something she is going to love and its not going to have a negative impact on the environment either?

Mother’s Day is only a few days away, and if you haven’t bought your mom a gift you still have time to send something unique and eco-friendly.

Creative ideas for your greener city.

Did you know that the average American consumes about 3 cups of coffee a day? That’s a lot of used coffee grinds going into the trash. There are actually many ways you can recycle and reuse your old coffee grinds to help preserve the environment and maintain your health.

Information on the chemicals in and labeling on organic and natural personal care products.

There is no doubt that sustainability has to be achievable for the masses. In order for this world to become sustainable, people of all places and income levels need to have the option of sustainability available to them and that means big box stores need to largely get involved. Quite a few times now we have talk about Wal-Mart and their “green” efforts, but today I bear news about another big box store, Target.