Author: Lisa Frack
Website: http://www.enviroblog.org/2009/03/so-what-products-can-we-us…

Every time a report is released that reveals toxics in our consumer products, it’s only natural to wonder what you can buy once you’ve learned what you can’t.

In last week’s Toxic Tub report, the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics cautioned us that 61% of the kids’ bath products they tested contained both formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane - both probable carcinogens. Guess I know what not to buy.

Which brings me to a very important question: what can I buy if I want safe bath products for my kids? Good question for our Skin Deep database, which has a useful, easy-to-use Parents Buying Guide. This safety guide to children’s personal care products includes better and best picks in nine products:

1. Shampoo and conditioner
2. Body wash and liquid soap
3. Toothpaste
4. Sunscreen
5. Babywipes
6. Lotion and moisturizer
7. Diaper cream
8. Baby powder
9. Play make-up

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Author: easy eco blog
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Building a new home? FreeGreen has free energy efficient, healthy new house plans for free. You need to join their community to access the plans. Architects usually charge upto 15% of the cost of a home for plans.
Of course it’s probably far more eco friendly to buy an existing home given all the resouces needed [...]

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Author: TerraCurve
Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2009/03/17/new-agritourism-webisod…

EscapeMaker.com, guide to local weekend getaways and day trips within a day’s drive or train ride of new york City debuts “The Tastes of new york State,” an agri-tourism webisode series featuring 5 popular areas around New York State known for their unique agri-focus.

The Spring webisode kicks off the seasonal series and features local farms and products, restaurants that use organic and local produce, wine tasting and local vineyards, the Culinary Institute of America, and maple events just in time for Maple Weekends on March 21-22 and March 28-29, 2009. Maple producers showcase their products and maple-themed events with pancake breakfasts, sugar bush rides, candy, festivals and everything maple one can imagine.

Made possible with a grant from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and produced by the Emmy Award winning Factory Films, Inc., Escapemaker.com ’s host Marissa Copeland and foodie extraordinaire, travels the state with a Spring menu in hand — seeking…

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Author: TerraCurve
Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2009/03/17/new-adventure-travel-pa…

Jordanian tourism officials have gained a new perspective on the country’s adventure tourism market potential thanks to sustainable development strategies put in place by a joint mission between the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), National Geographic ADVENTURE (NGA) magazine and Xola Consulting.

ATTA President Shannon Stowell, NGA Director of Travel Bryan Kinkade and Xola Consulting President Christina Heyniger, have all joined a panel with Chris Johnson of Wild Jordan to deliver a perspective on adventure travel worldwide and how Jordan’s offering is an ideal match to what today’s travelers seek, communicating what constitutes adventure travel and what travelers are increasingly demanding: a combination of physical activity, exposure to the natural environment, and immersive, authentic experiences with local peoples and cultures.

Guidance provided by the group was rooted in the philosophy of sustainable development. The team’s recommendations were informed by…

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Author: TerraCurve
Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2009/03/17/the-outer-links-volume-…

Each and every day, scores of high-quality, well-written content is published in the effort to further the advancement of knowledge and activism regarding “greener” lifestyles. TerraCurve wants to promote these efforts as much as possible. This new column, “The Outer Links”, is a first step in helping spread the word.

“The Outer Links”, is designed to highlight some of the “best of the web” content as it pertains to a responsible and sustainable lifestyle, with an obvious emphasis on travel. Each and every day, scores of high-quality, well-written content is published in the effort to further the advancement of knowledge and activism regarding “greener” lifestyles. TerraCurve wants to promote these efforts as much as possible. This new column, “The Outer Links”, is a first step in helping spread the word.

• America’s Most Iconic National Parks - Traveling the Green Way
• Top 5 iPhone Travel Tools - Travel Savvy Mom
• National Geographic Traveler’s 2009 STAY…

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Author: TerraCurve
Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2009/03/17/the-outer-links-volume-…

Each and every day, scores of high-quality, well-written content is published in the effort to further the advancement of knowledge and activism regarding “greener” lifestyles. TerraCurve wants to promote these efforts as much as possible. This new column, “The Outer Links”, is a first step in helping spread the word.

“The Outer Links”, is designed to highlight some of the “best of the web” content as it pertains to a responsible and sustainable lifestyle, with an obvious emphasis on travel. Each and every day, scores of high-quality, well-written content is published in the effort to further the advancement of knowledge and activism regarding “greener” lifestyles. TerraCurve wants to promote these efforts as much as possible. This new column, “The Outer Links”, is a first step in helping spread the word.

• 7 Terrifying Photographic Depictions of Global Warming - earthfirst
• Newman’s Own Organics, the King of Eco Snack Foods - Focus Organic
• Connecticut…

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Author: Green Talk
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Think of wearing the “Green” on St Patrick’s Day or any day that is cause for celebration?  How about just for  kicking back watching March madness or your favorite football game?  Watch this Grist Video by Umbra, who provides you with tips on how to drink more responsibility to take care of our Earth.  Then, head on down to the end of the article to see which organic brewskies Grist has recommended based on blind-folded taste tests:

Umbra provides the following tips on how to lessen your carbon footprint while engaging in some fun:

• Drink organic.  Supposedly you’ll have less of a hangover.  ( I actually drank Square One organic vodka at my son’s bar mitzvah.  I am not usually a drinker and did not get a hangover. Was it the vodka?)
• Opt for Cork bottle tops rather than plastic or aluminum screw tops.  Cork has less impact on the Planet.
• Use bottles rather than cans for drinking.  Better yet use a keg (you remember those…) for large parties since they can be returned and…

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Author: easy eco blog
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Coconut Palm wood is an eco friendly flooring alternative to bamboo.  It is a by product of coconut production and has received FSC certification.
Smith and Fong makes palmwood flooring and palmwood plywood.  We have their flooring and find it top rate.
When installing flooring, try to avoid gluing it down if possible.  If you need to [...]

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