ENTER TO WIN ! An Earth Friendly (Non-Toxic) Cleaning Kit for Your Home including: ECOS-Laundry Detergent Magnolia & Lily 50 oz, Furniture Polish 22 oz, Window Cleaner-Lavender 22 oz, Dishmate Pear-Hand Dishwashing Liquid 25 oz, Oxo-Brite 2 lbs, Hand Soap Lavender 17 oz, Creamy Cleanser 17 oz, Parsley Plus-All Surface Cleaner 22 oz, Wave… Read More
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5 Non-Toxic And PVC-Free Shower Curtain Alternatives
Are you looking for Non-Toxic shower curtains or PVC-Free Shower Curtain Alternatives? Your shower curtain or, more specifically, your plastic liner, is likely toxic. Most are made from PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and off-gas dangerous volatile organic compounds (VOCs) like toluene and xylene (Read: PVC? OMG). No other plastic contains or releases as many dangerous chemicals… Read More
Healthy Makeover: Home Edition!
What do you get when you take three Building Biologists, an Eco-Vegan Gal, a (cute) studio apartment and a desire to be healthy? Oh, right – a healthy home makeover! Yep. And, that’s just what we did on a recent visit to Whitney’ Los Angeles digs. Now, don’t get us wrong, she already lives a… Read More
Oil Pulling: How-To
by The Dabblist Over the past 6 months, I’ve whitened my teeth, improved my gum health, freshened my breath, sped up my metabolism, and improved my mental focus by doing just one simple thing each morning. Oil Pulling. Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic practice of swishing oil (usually sesame or coconut) in your mouth… Read More
Organic Cotton: The Future of Textiles
Cotton. is. a. crop. In fact, it’s considered the world’s ‘dirtiest’ crop due to its heavy use of insecticides. 25% of the worlds’ insecticides and more than 10% of the pesticides (including herbicides, insecticides, and defoliants) are sprayed on cotton. Cotton covers only 2.5% of the world’s cultivated land, yet uses 16% of the world’s… Read More
The Chinese New Year: 5 Tips to Shift Your Soul & Create BIG Things!
By guest blogger, Carol Cannon Each year, we have an opportunity to start out the New Year with a fresh vision. We have the traditional New Year commitments, but also the Chinese New Year opportunity for positive change. The Lunar New Year ushers in the Year of the Horse and begins on January 31 this… Read More
5 Smart Ways to Green Your Home Office
By guest blogger, Rachel Hulan, ASID, CID If you are like me, then you have a home office. And if you’re really like me, then you started the New Year with a roaring shriek when you realized that the magic office elves did not take care of things during your holiday hiatus. While elves were notoriously sitting on shelves across… Read More
It’s Time:14 New Practices to Nurture Your Body, Mind, Soul & Spirit
By Chef Mark Cleveland of Avanti Cafe 1.) Share, teach and feel the joy of giving The Dalai Lama once said: ‘Share your knowledge. It’s a way to achieve immortality.’ This is true. Sharing grounds us with our fellow human beings and reminds us that we are social animals while boosting our self-esteem. There’s a… Read More