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Greenwashing Exposed: Wal-Mart’s “Eco-Friendly” Jewelry Line Love, Earth Busted

October 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

Wal-Mart claims its Love, Earth jewelry line is eco-friendly because consumers can trace the mine origins to the “Jewelry Sustainable Value Network”.  Pam Mortensen, vice president and divisional merchandise manager for Wal-Mart, said: Wal-Mart recognizes that our customers care about the quality of their jewelry and its potential impact on the world. With Love, [...]

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Tags: Alternative Energy · Climate Change · Global Warming · Green Tech · Recycling · Uncategorized · ecoscraps

PMS, Motion Sickness and Sleepytime Without Xanax: Who knew?

October 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

Ditch the prescription and pucker up! This is going to be short, but it’s good and it matters. Balms with Benefits is the rockin-est thing to hit the shelves in ages. It’s a simple concept, you get a lip balm and add quality aromatherapy to it so that the loveliness on your lips cures [...]

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Tags: Climate Change · Global Warming · Green Tech · Recycling · Uncategorized

Fabien Cousteau Joins the Lexus Eco Challenge to Inspire Young Minds

October 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

Fabien Cousteau, left, listens to students in Bryn Mawr, Pa. share concerns about the environment.  The Bryn Mawr school was one of the 14 first-place teams from last year’s challenge. Photo courtesy of The Ocean Futures Society. Lexus and Scholastic announce the launch of the second annual Lexus Eco Challenge. The Challenge is open [...]

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Give Eco - Give The Right Gift Which Just Might Be Plastic

October 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

I just returned from an editorial meeting for a local magazine for which I write. The topic of “Holiday Gift Guide” came up and…how the economy will impact many people’s ideas on what to buy for the holidays…or not buy. In the process of discussing this “consuming” issue, we mom writers started talking about [...]

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Options in Natural Baby Care: Little Twig

October 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

I’ve been a fan of California Baby products for quite some time. That said, I’m always on the lookout for other options as well. It doesn’t hurt to have a little variety in ones life! We’ve recently stumbled upon Little Twig , a natural body & bath care line. Read more of this story »

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Tags: Climate Change · Global Warming · Green Tech · Recycling · Uncategorized