By guest blogger, Rachel Hulan, ASID, CID The decision to remodel your home is both exciting and intimidating. There are so many decisions to make and numerous sources to choose from. Add on a desire for everything to be healthy and sustainable, and suddenly the whole idea can seem overwhelming. But, with just a little… Read More
Green Home
Don’t Fret! 6 Easy Ways to Go Green at Home
You don’t need a twenty million dollar green home renovation like Julia Roberts or to trade in your SUV for a Tesla to achieve a green lifestyle (but if you do, you’ll score some great tax perks this year). It’s actually very easy, affordable (ahem, often free) and quick to green up any existing home…. Read More
Winter Wellness Roundup: Health is in the Palm of Your Hands
Gray skies, rain, and cooler temps can bring down our mood and take a toll on our health. We were one of three health advocates in Los Angeles, CA to share our tips for breathing right, keeping your body moving and fit and staying happy through the chillier months in the City of Angels with… Read More
Would You Live in a Shipping Container?
We had the pleasure of visiting the newly revamped and uber-trendy section of downtown Las Vegas, NV called Container Park. An extension of Freemont street, this was funded by former Zappos CEO, Tony Hsieh, as part of the Downtown Project; a community revitalization project to instill a sense of community and pride in what previously… Read More
7 Fantastic Ways To Save Precious Water At Home
Water is a precious resource and many people don’t have enough of it. In fact, federal officials have designated portions of 11 western and central states as primary natural disaster areas because of a drought with California, Oregon and Nevada being the worst hit. Today, most households in the U.S. waste a huge amount of… 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
Organic Cotton & Why It Matters
By Rachel Hulan, ASID, CID Winter is approaching, which means it’s time to break out the soft, cozy, organic cotton flannel sheets. If you don’t already own a set, I highly recommend them for those cold nights when you just want to dive under the blankets and stay warm… and healthy. You see, despite cotton’s… Read More
Ron & Lisa on Green Is Good Radio: We Are Living in Toxic Homes!
We love our friends at Green is Good Radio and were thrilled to be back on their show last week with host John Shegerian of Electronic Recyclers International! If you are not (yet) familiar, this show airs on America’s Talk Channel 244 on SiriusXM Satellite Radio and is broadcasted on over 170 XM Satellite radio… Read More