In recent years, the Cayman Islands have become an eco-wellness hub to reconnect with nature, feel the island vibe, and truly relax. Imagine a sunrise bike tour, snorkeling over pristine reefs, strolling through lush botanical gardens, horseback riding on white sandy beaches, ...read more
Indeed, winter is coming. Which means it's the perfect time to slow down, get quiet, reflect, and reconnect with your true self. The best way to do this is an escape from routines and daily life and focus on self-care. When was the last time you stretched your spine, meditated, ...read more
You’ve finally bought into the juice and smoothie craze, and you’re ready to make some viable changes in your dietary lifestyle. However, a blender or juicer is not always all it takes to blend and press with ease. Of course, you could get by with the basics, but nothing is more ...read more
Wondering how to make homemade soap that’s good for your hands, your dishes, and the planet? Conventional soaps can lead to dry hands, and often contain phosphates that can be damaging to the environment. You can create your own non-toxic cleaning mixture at home with a few ...read more
After four years of drought in California, John Jordan saw the need to invest in better water conservation at his vineyard and winery in Healdsburg. From smarter irrigation to wastewater reclamation, Jordan Winery has shown dedication to sustainable practices by reducing the ...read more
Dylan Tomine’s "Closer to the Ground: An Outdoor Family’s Year on the Water, In the Woods and at the Table" offers a lovely image of what a sustainably life looks like. The book, which was published by popular outdoor clothing retailer Patagonia, seeks to paint a portrait of a ...read more
A Christmas tree really sets the tone for that holiday feeling, and is a nice way of remembering how nature is interconnected to our celebrations. However, cutting down the tops of beautiful fir trees just so that they can dwell in our living rooms for a month, seems somewhat ...read more
President Obama recently announced a plan that will not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change, but reduce mercury levels in fish by decreasing the amount of methylmercury that ends up in our oceans. The Clean Power Plan, which will be implemented ...read more
Harness the power of worms for bigger, healthier plants. Some may see worms as gross, but they’re lean, mean composting machines. Using worm composting bins can yield the same results as using other organic practices. Worm composting, also known as vermicomposting, uses worms in ...read more
Shopping second-hand like at flea markets or thrift stores for a one-of-a-kind treasure can be an exciting affair – or you can get sucked into the rabbit hole of second-hand glassware, depressing watercolors, and putrid vintage shoes. Flea markets, garage sales and thrift stores ...read more
Modern farmers are blessed. Growers have all sorts of technology at there disposal that allows them to work more efficiently than ever. One type of tech farmers can easily use are apps -- they're cheap, portable, and allow a grower see everything that's happening on their land. ...read more
It's no secret that modern agriculture is changing. We, the public, have much to do with it -- we get to vote with our dollar; we get to choose the sort of agriculture that we support. And today, more and more, the name of this new form of agriculture is no-till farming. No-till ...read more
Are you making the most of your summer with some well deserved R&R? Make it even better with a better mattress! Organic Authority wants to help you sleep better, so we're giving away one organic cottonSavvy Rest mattress -- and all you have to do to enter is subscribe to the ...read more
Get your glow on with Organic Authority’s 2015 Summer Glow Goodie Box, featuring over 19 innovative products from 17 different brands. This Goodie Box is loaded with eco-friendly, non-toxic, organic, health-infusing luminous-making summertime goodies, including 14 Beauty + ...read more
Whether you’re about to launch into spring cleaning or just heading to the store to restock your supplies, it’s important to know the terms that you might encounter on natural cleaning products – as well as those that aren’t. Familiarize yourself with these common product terms, ...read more
The thought of dying is freaky enough—never mind what’s going to happen to our once inhabited bodies after the breath and pulse cease to move within us. We bury the dead for a number of reasons, a public health service among them. But it’s also for the living, so that we have a ...read more
This year marks the 46th anniversary of the celebration of Earth Day, which is thought of as the birthday of the modern environmental movement. While in some ways it may seem like we haven’t come that far since that first celebration in 1970, but in many ways we have. The ...read more
If you've been keeping abreast of news on the California drought, now in it's fourth year, you've probably heard all manner of things, from the fact that almonds are the devil to the fact that residential water usage mandates are imposing Californians to reduce their water usage ...read more
Reboot your life with Organic Authority’s 2015 Spring Renewal Goodie Box, featuring over 21 innovative products from 18 different brands. This Goodie Box is filled with eco-friendly, non-toxic, and organic springtime goodies galore, including 9 Beauty + Wellness, 4 Home + ...read more
The government has tasked the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, a panel of federally appointed nutrition experts, with drawing up recommendations for new federal guidelines due out at the end of the year. As part of its updated recommendations, the panel has highlighted the ...read more
Eating seasonally is an environmentally beneficial and physiologically healthy way to enjoy the fresh produce in your community. Although many places in the world can grow several types of fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the year, many parts of the United States mainland ...read more
In an effort to increase transparency about the source and quality of its products, Whole Foods Market recently unveiled a comprehensive new in-store rating system for produce and flowers. Similar to the previously launched rating systems for household products and meat, the ...read more
Today is Food Day 2013, a grassroots campaign that's about one thing: helping people eat real food. National Food Day is an annual event that brings together some of the nation's leading voices on food, all working together to plot a way forward that ensures "food that is ...read more
A petition asking Mars to eliminate artificial food coloring from the iconic M&M candies has over 60,000 signatures on Change.org. The petition, started by mother of two, Renee Shutters, claims that artificial food dyes can contribute to childhood hyperactivity and asks the ...read more
