Because natural isn't always possible — or easy.
Posted in Consumer Packaged Goods, Going Green, Organic, Recycle, Reduce, Sustainable on Apr 26th, 2010
I had the unique pleasure of spending Earth Day in New york City where, it seemed, that plenty of people were celebrating the “holiday.” One of the things I noticed: The way so many of the companies marking the occasion were giving out stuff that wasn’t good for the environment. Sure, some people had their [...]
Posted in Environment, Going Green, Reuse, Shopping on Apr 20th, 2010
Remember my promise to spend and consume less this month? This weekend I was weighing that promise and my commitment to reduce against a desire for my kid to look like everyone else. Big Girl is on a soccer team. Back when she first joined, we ordered her uniform at the local soccer shop. When [...]
Posted in Consumer Packaged Goods, Education, Going Green, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, School and education, Sustainable on Apr 17th, 2010
Just saw Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution. (What would I do without my TiVo?) I love his ideas, of course. Kids should have access to real foods. Nothing processed or chemical-laced. And milk should not be defined as “white.” Since when is plain milk called “white?” But as I sat watching the show something struck me. [...]
Posted in Environment, Going Green, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse on Dec 24th, 2009
Ever drive around on December 26? You’ll see bags and bags and BAGS of garbage. The amount of trash we produce grows exponentially during the holidays. What’s in most of those bags? Wrapping paper and cardboard packaging. But the front of your house doesn’t have to look like a trash heap. The reason: Most of [...]