Burt’s Bees Natural Beeswax Products
Many of you already know about Burt’s Bees, a company whose mission and vision states directly – they’re on the planet to “make people’s lives better every day – naturally.” The company creates an Earth-friendly, personal care line of products, all of which are crafted from “time-tested, proven recipes using […]

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On the Subject of Cell-Level Healing

Dr. Joyce Hawkes, a biophysicist and cell-biologist by training, completed her doctorate in Biophysics at The Pennsylvania State University. She was later awarded a postdoctoral Fellow with the National Institutes of Health.
Hawkes is currently a Fellow in the American Association for the Advancement of Science. During her 15 years of […]

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Green Owl Records Puts Out Environmental Charity Album

Green Owl Records recently put out a benefit compilation CD for the Energy Action Coalition, a team of 48 members and an active council of representatives from partner organizations and program developments for sustainable energy solutions. Energy Action , which is a founding partner of 1 Sky Platform, […]

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Yoga Pose: Balasana (Child’s Pose)
by Kerrie Cason

Bala = Child
Asana = Posture
Balasana (Child’s Pose) Description:
Begin by sitting on your heels; the tops of your feet should be on the floor. Keep your knees slightly apart, about as wide as your hips, and bring your big toes together. Inhale and grow long through the spine. Exhale as […]

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How Eco-Friendly Is Republican Nominee John McCain?

So it’s pretty clear that the Bush administration has treated the issue of climate change in a completely inept and incompetent manner. With John McCain as the presumptive Republican presidential candidate for the 2008 election, it’s his job to bring the GOP up to date on this whole “global […]

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Fashion Goes Green With Recycled Plastics and Packaging

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that American companies toss out 7.6 billion tons of waste each year. Instead of keeping it in the trash, fashion designers have started recycling plastic bags and garbage, or post-consumer and industrial waste, into new accessories sported by celebrities and coveted […]

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Yoga Pose: Virasana (Hero Pose)
by Kerrie Cason
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Vira = Man, Hero
Asana = Posture
Virasana (Hero Pose) Description:
Kneel on the floor; your knees should be touching. With the tops of your feet flat underneath you, separate them so they rest on either side of your hips. Inhale, allow yourself to elongate the spine, let your shoulders fall away […]

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The Nike Trash Talk Tennis Shoe

According to the company, “the Nike ‘Trash Talk’ shoe uses scrap-ground foam from factory production. The outsole uses environmentally-preferred rubber that reduces toxics and incorporates Nike Grind material from footwear.”
From a Recently Released Press Release at Nikebiz:
“Steve Nash is the All-Star guard for the Phoenix Suns whose passion for environmental […]

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Waste and the Media Ecosystem:
An introduction to a New Column on Easy Ways to Go Green
It has become a well-accepted fact that most things we know will change in our lifetime. Those of us who are unhappy with the state of the world today try to promote and further that change, hopefully harnessing it in […]

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Dell Computers Listen to Bloggers About Packaging Waste

After angry rants from tech bloggers across the country, Dell has decided to take heed and listen concerning their unbelievable waste in shipping tiny electronic products.
Dell has already made the claim it wants to be the greenest technology company in the world. At FORTUNE Brainstorm: GREEN, CEO […]

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