Author: Lisa Frack
Website: http://www.enviroblog.org/2009/11/not-in-my-cosmetics-the-se…

By Leeann Brown with Travis Mitchell

If you love EWG’s Skin Deep database, then this series is for you. If you’ve never even heard of our Skin Deep database, this series is also for you. And for pretty much anyone else on the planet who uses toothpaste, shampoo, diaper cream, lipstick, cologne, shaving cream, nail polish and basically any other “personal care product” you can think of.

We’re kicking off the series with a True-False Quiz because, well, so few people know how bad it really is in the cosmetics aisles. How wildly unregulated. So if you get them all wrong, you’re not alone. But you do need help. Ready?

QUESTION 1: Ingredients in personal care products are required to be proven safe for use before being sold in the US.

FALSE! “Cosmetic products and ingredients are not subject to FDA premarket approval authority, with the exception of color additives.” - Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Nearly 80 percent of the 10,500 ingredients used in personal care…

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Author: easy eco blog
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We have covered termite pest control in the past and alternative treatments including Orange oil.  There are radio commercials running all the time saying that some Orange oil does not contain much Orange oil and is made from petroleum products.  We decided to investigate this area to see what the issues are.
Orange oil pest control [...]

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1. Eco Friendly Termite Pest Control
2. Clorox Green Works Laundry Detergent Deal
3. MSDS – Material Safety Data Sheets

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Author: easy eco blog
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Amazon has started their Black Friday Deal week sale today. Several green items are on sale.

Related posts:Amazon Earth Day Savings SalePalo Alto Citywide Yard Sale – Saturday, June 6Exclusively Green 25% off Everything Sale

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1. Amazon Earth Day Savings Sale
2. Palo Alto Citywide Yard Sale – Saturday, June 6
3. Exclusively Green 25% off Everything Sale

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Author: Joe Ascanio
Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2009/11/23/beijing-to-play-host-to…

Since its recent stint in hosting the Olympics, (for better or worse) Beijing has been on the minds of the eco-travel-minded throughout the world.

Heading into its sixth year, the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Tourism for Tomorrow Awards has selected the city of Beijing for its 2010 festivities.

The awards, aimed at recognizing best practices in sustainable tourism across the globe, focuses on the travel industry as concerns continue to grow over the cultivation and preservation of both cultural and natural resources. 

An independent panel of judges, including some of the world’s most authoritative experts of sustainable development, as well as a stringent application process involving on-site verification visits by these experts, has made the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards one of the most highly-coveted accolades in the industry.

Awards are based on four main categories, including:

• Destination Stewardship
  This award goes to a destination – country, region, state, or…

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Author: Joe Ascanio
Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2009/11/23/striking-green-gold-in-…

The city’s all-new City Center has finally earned Six LEED Gold Certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council. Opening this December, the development has long-touted its commitment to environmental consciousness through its efforts in energy, materials and waster management; creating a veritable 18 million square foot sustainable metropolis.

“From its intense focus on water conservation to the multiple strategies for energy efficiency, the CityCenter team has delivered several exceptional properties that qualify for the LEED Gold rating,” said S. Richard Fedrizzi, President, CEO and Founding Chair, USGBC. “Extreme climates challenge the most creative of project teams, and the CityCenter team has risen to the occasion and then some. We congratulate them on their significant achievement.”

CityCenter is an unprecedented urban metropolis opening in December 2009 on 67 acres between Bellagio and Monte Carlo resorts on the Las Vegas Strip. This Gold LEED certification is the…

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