Organic Cotton: The Fabric of Our Lives Rises Against GMOsJanuary 29th, 2012 - Jill Ettinger
Ninety-three percent of cotton grown in the U.S. is genetically modified, according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, but that isn’t stopping the market demand for organic cotton. Read More:Organic Cotton: The Fabric of Our Lives Rises Against GMOsBreast Cancer Study Finds Parabens in Virtually All TumorsJanuary 16th, 2012 - Jill Ettinger
A comprehensive study published in the January 2012 issue of the Journal of Applied Technology shows more evidence of a correlation between parabens and incidences of breast cancer. Read More:Breast Cancer Study Finds Parabens in Virtually All TumorsSmell You Later: Frankincense Trees Facing Inevitable ExtinctionDecember 29th, 2011 - Jill Ettinger
Incense lovers, you’re on notice: Frankincense trees are facing serious threats according to a new study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology. Read More:Smell You Later: Frankincense Trees Facing Inevitable ExtinctionFolk Medicine Gets A Bump from Science: 3 Plants Show Potent Anti-Aging BenefitsDecember 9th, 2011 - Jill Ettinger
New research coming out of London’s Kingston University and published in a recent issue of the Journal of Inflammation points to a number of health benefits in using folkloric remedies including witch hazel, rose and white tea. Read More:Folk Medicine Gets A Bump from Science: 3 Plants Show Potent Anti-Aging BenefitsMore Than 30 Personal Care Brands Sued Over False Organic LabelingJune 22nd, 2011 - Jill Ettinger
On June 16th, The Center for Environmental Health filed a lawsuit against more than 30 personal care companies citing their labels are improperly using the word “organic” to promote their products. Read More:More Than 30 Personal Care Brands Sued Over False Organic LabelingSeventh Generation “Greenest” American Brand, According to New ResearchJune 18th, 2011 - Jill Ettinger
In a recent project of extensive brand research conducted by Cohn & Wolfe, Landor Associates, Penn Schoen Berland and Esty Environmental Partners, the most trusted credible “green” brand for American consumers was found to be the manufacturer of environmentally-friendly household cleaning products and recycled paper goods, Seventh Generation. Read More:Seventh Generation “Greenest” American Brand, According to New ResearchWhole Foods Launches Household Product Rating SystemApril 23rd, 2011 - Jill Ettinger
Earth Day may be over, but there’s a lasting celebration for the green movement: Whole Foods Market, the leading natural food chain, announced the launch of its Eco-Scale program. Read More:Whole Foods Launches Household Product Rating SystemGo Green Expo Comes to L.A. This WeekendApril 13th, 2011 - Jill Ettinger
Go Green Expo makes its third appearance in Los Angeles this weekend at the LA Convention Center with hundreds of vendors and dozens of speakers, films and performances for the whole family. Read More:Go Green Expo Comes to L.A. This WeekendMajor Changes for Organic Body Care LabelsApril 8th, 2011 - Jill Ettinger
Whole Foods Market is working toward redefining organic, at least when it comes to personal and beauty care items. As of June 1st, the natural retail giant says all organic personal care products sold in their U.S. stores will be certified organic. Read More:Major Changes for Organic Body Care LabelsClorox Discloses Full List of Toxic IngredientsFebruary 11th, 2011 - Jill Ettinger
The Clorox Co. has become the first mainstream company to disclose all ingredients in all of their products, including dyes, preservatives and a master list of fragrance ingredients. Read More:Clorox Discloses Full List of Toxic Ingredients |
