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Whether it’s because they legitimately care about the environment or just want to reduce their energy bills and get tax credits, many people are trying to reduce their home’s carbon footprint. Window treatments are typically not the first thing that comes to mind when assessing the energy efficiency of their homes. [...]

Gaiam has some great sale on one of our favorite eco products. Make sure you stop by before they’re all gone. Tightly woven with premium long-staple 100% organic cotton, these 800-gram weight towels make every shower and bath a spa experience. Super-soft terry loops provide superior absorbency and a silky feel. Thick & Thirsty towels [...]

Whether you’re a biking enthusiast or just looking for a unique indoor/outdoor candles, these Cog Tea Light Holders are a great find. They’re made from actual recycled bicycle parts, like freewheels and cogs, and hold a tea light candle in the center. They’re elegant, interesting and will add ambiance to any room. Enjoy one alone [...]

Industrial hemp is gaining a lot of respect around the world for its amazing versatility and environmental benefits. Many companies are turning to hemp in order to make their products more sustainable and eco-friendly in general. Unfortunately, widespread acceptance of hemp still has a way to go. Many people are oblivious to the great benefits of [...]

Most of us who opt to emulate a greener lifestyle at home often uphold such practices far from home. But is your travel really as green as you think? Whether you’re headed across the state or around the world, here are five ways to ensure it is… Pack Light – There’s no denying that the ability [...]

Meat glue: It sounds utterly repellent; like some pre-industrial, rustic adhesive made out of rat hair and smells of old garbage. The Swedish Consumers’ Association has joined politicians in criticizing the government’s approval of thrombin, known colloquially as ‘meat glue’, claiming that the public could be misled about the properties of the product. “We do [...]

Modern Eco Homes has added some great new pages and new merchants to our site. As many people turn to organic alternatives for their food and household cleaning items, they are discovering that there are more things that they can do to enhance green living. It’s no wonder that organic skin care products and organic make-up [...]

Go Green by greening up your kitchen, lunch, and lunchbox and save an average of $40 per year by eliminating disposable plastics from your shopping list. These perfectly reusable sandwich wraps by Snack Taxi will help you reduce your waste impact, are toxin-free, completely reusable and easy to clean. Nubius Organic has over 25 cool [...]

From soy candles to recyclable centerpieces, making eco-friendly choices for your wedding has become not only more popular, but easier. But what about those items that last beyond the day itself? What about your wedding bands? Unfortunately, industrial and manual methods of extracting precious metals and gems can damage land and ecosystems. Small-scale miners often use [...]

A few months ago the brother-and-sister team started a Santa Monica-based business aimed at making a profit while contributing to charitable causes. The result is “I’m Tired of …”–called Ito for short-a brand of bracelet made of recycled tires and old pewter engraved with messages such as “I’m Tired of Autism” or “I‘m Tired of World [...]