Is your dog getting bugged by creepy crawling insects? Chances are if you’re getting bit, so is your pooch. Keep him bug-free and smelling great with Oliver Bentley’s new Botanical Bath & Bug Bar ($8.25/4.25 ounces).

California tried, but earlier this month, the state Senate did not ban single-use plastic bags from use by state retailers. There are at least nineteen billion reasons why they should have been (that's how many plastic bags Californians use each year), but even more reasons (read: lobbyists) that they weren't.

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We cook a lot of organic goodness in our conscious kitchens, right? Well, the era of expansion is upon us, where we look beyond what's simply on the fork to the fork itself and all the utensils we're pushing, pulling, prodding, flipping, stirring and slushing around our organic fare with. If you haven't already made the switch, take your stab at this opportunity to win a set of green kitchen utensils. 

You've just returned from the farmer's market with two canvas bags full of gorgeous fresh fruits and veggies. You sit down at the kitchen table to plan out the delicious dishes you'll cook up for the week. But after one look at your calendar, you know deep in your heart you can't possibly eat and cook all of this produce in one week. And sadly there's a high probability that some of it will go to waste.

Mold is a gross and frustrating household problem. It can be hazardous to your health and cause damage to your home. When you head to the store, there’s a barrage of products offering you a solution. Unfortunately, that “solution” often contains chemicals that are harsh, toxic, and even carcinogenic. Instead, try these step-by-step guide to being green while cleaning mold!

In light of the latest major egg recall, many people are considering getting their own flock of chickens. Farmers have been raising backyard fowl for over 3,000 years but in the last five years, it’s become accessible for even the beginner farmer like you and me. With 380 million eggs recalled, raising chickens at home never sounded so reassuring. You’ll be able to raise them organically, free of hormones and antibiotics, and let them run around your yard versus being cooped up in a cage. You’ll get around 300 eggs per hen per year but the benefits don’t stop there. Here are 7 more reasons to convince you.

Stinky dog? No need to fill up the tub for a battle of the baths, just follow this tip from Get Lick’d Eco-Friendly Dog to keep your dog smelling great in between bath time.

If you suffer from allergy, asthma, or other sensitivities, then you already know that commercial air fresheners – which are loaded with artificial chemicals no matter what natural-sounding scent they boast – can be harmful (and even toxic) to the eyes, skin, throat, and lungs. And they don’t even really get the job done! Instead of eliminating odors, they often mask them by coating your nasal passages with oils to diminish your sense of smell.

If it wasn’t for leftovers, I don’t know how my husband and I would survive. Sometimes after a long day of work, the last thing you feel like doing is throwing together a meal. That’s why we’ve invested in a wide array of food storage solutions, so nothing we make goes to waste. Here are a few safe and eco-friendly tips for storing your food:

When I first heard that the stove was one of the most powerful tools used in the ancient practice of Feng Shui, I thought it sounded pretty crazy. My stove? How could that possibly affect my health, wealth and relationships? Turns out after 13 years of study and consulting clients, I have not only recognized its potency – I have been humbled by it.