More 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 IngredientsNew USDA Label to Decrease ‘Greenwashing’January 31st, 2011 - Jill Ettinger
With the popularity of the USDA’s certified organic label since its launch in 2002, those omnipresent hybrid cars, and recent pro-environment action taken against single-use plastic bags, which have been banned by cities, states and retailers across the country, it may not come as a surprise that a new USDA label for green bio-based products will roll out later this spring. Read More:New USDA Label to Decrease ‘Greenwashing’Protect Your Hair with Organic Tomato JuiceJuly 27th, 2010 - Barbara Feiner
If your dog has ever been sprayed by a skunk, you probably know that tomato juice is truly man’s best friend. But tomato juice has a more human application: It can rescue hair that has been damaged by chlorinated swimming pools. Light-colored hair can take on a greenish tinge from pool chlorine and other chemicals. If you find yourself with green locks:
Say goodbye to one of the few bad ways to “go green!” Read More:Protect Your Hair with Organic Tomato JuiceFrisky Felines—and Their Owners—Enjoy Organic CatnipJuly 11th, 2010 - Barbara Feiner
Most cats have a visceral reaction to catnip (Nepeta cataria), whose aromatic oils entice them to eat it, rub up against it, roll around on the floor and/or drool. (This is your cat on drugs…) Outdoor/Windowsill GardeningGrowing your own organic catnip is a breeze. Tolerant of virtually any type of soil, the perennial thrives outdoors and in windowsill gardens. You can buy a packet of 450 certified organic catnip seeds for as little as $1.89. Organic Cat ToysAs for organic cat toys, Duckyworld Products sells a variety of stuffed playthings, including 100% organic catnip pillow toys ($7.69) and the adorable Stinky Sardine ($8.75). The company’s toys are filled solely with 100% organic catnip—no cotton fillers, plastic pieces or other cheap mainstream stuffings. DIY crafters should check out Holly Tse’s Make Your Own Cat Toys: Saving the Planet One Cat Toy at a Time ($11.95), which features more than 50 projects and lots of eco-friendly cat care tips. Brew a Cup of Organic Catnip TeaHumans are not immune to catnip’s botanical powers. Steep dried plant leaves in hot water, and you’ll enjoy a lemony mint tea. Celebration Herbals sells a box of 24 ready-to-use organic catnip teabags for $4.89. The bags are chlorine-free and can be composted after use, and the box is made from recycled paper. DIY Beauty ProductsOrganic catnip essential oil is a natural mosquito repellant, and you can use it to scent handmade bath and body products (soaps, lotions, bath salts). It can, however, be expensive: about $23 per fluid ounce. That said, a little goes a long way, so consider it an investment. Read More:Frisky Felines—and Their Owners—Enjoy Organic CatnipNaturally Treat Summer Corns and CallusesJuly 4th, 2010 - Barbara Feiner
About 10% of American women (and 5% of the general population) have unsightly, often painful corns and calluses. Extreme weather—hot summers and cold winters—exacerbate the problem, as skin tends to become drier during these seasons. “Corns and calluses are caused by friction and pressure on the feet, either from wearing shoes that don’t fit properly or from conditions such as arthritis, trauma, bunions or various deformities,” explains New York dermatologist Joshua Fox, MD. Be proactive, and you can look forward to wearing sandals and exposing your bare feet. Start by exfoliating dead skin: Soak your feet in water laced with organic essential oils, and treat rough spots with a pumice stone or foot file. Next, apply your favorite organic moisturizer to soften skin. “If you are in good health, you don’t have to see a professional for corns and calluses, unless they hurt or bother your walking” Dr. Fox says. “But if you don’t like the way your feet look, are having pain or have certain medical conditions—including diabetes, poor circulation or numbness in the feet—it’s important that you see a doctor or podiatrist who can evaluate the problem and help you remove the corns and calluses.” Read More:Naturally Treat Summer Corns and Calluses |
