Posts Tagged ‘Natural’

Auric Blends Natural Perfumes

March 7th, 2010
Posted by: envirothink

Since the late 19th century, perfumes have enticed our senses. Yet even the most expensive perfumes are loaded with petrochemicals, many toxic to humans. A 1991 EPA study found many perfumes include potentially hazardous chemicals like acetone (used as a cleaning solvent), benzyl acetate (a solvent used in plastics), ethanol (grain alcohol), ethyl acetate (a [...]


Are Harsh Chemicals “Necessary” in Products?

March 2nd, 2010
Posted by: salonnaturals

Without question, using healthy ingredients for hair care creates some challenges for manufacturers.  Yet, also without question, it absolutely can be done.  Furthermore, it can be done without compromising the luxury, performance and beautiful, manageable hair that consumers absolutely expect.  There are a variety of reasons that companies are hesitant to make the shift to healthier [...]


Healthy Natural Snacks from SunRidge Farms

February 28th, 2010
Posted by: envirothink

Santa Cruz is known for its beaches winding along Monterrey Bay, a boardwalk, its amusement park and the University of California at Santa Cruz. And it’s adjacent to Watsonville, one of the produce capitals of the world.
It’s also home to an award-winning food company, SunRidge Farms, maker of more than 1,000 certified organic and natural snacks [...]


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Chocolate anyone? A different kind of Valentine

February 11th, 2010
Posted by: envirothink

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I’d be remiss if I didn’t do a few posts about innovative, eco-friendly gift ideas. Not my normal thing, but this holiday brings out some cool products I thought I’d mention. So in-between my usual “new” stories, here are a few fun ones.
Chocolate lovers will love this one. And with a name [...]


Green Gadgets for your home

January 11th, 2010
Posted by: envirothink

 This is a guest post by Danielle Brycz from Verde Lifestyles, an online eco-friendly home décor store.
When I think of green technology for the home, my mind jumps to energy saving devices and appliances.  But there’s so much more!
Most of the products we use have eco-friendly alternatives. Take your daily routine. You wake up, hit [...]


“Organic” isn’t what you think

January 9th, 2010
Posted by: envirothink

According to a recent investigative report, current national standards allow dozens of pesticides, chemicals and other synthetic materials in organic foods. Worse yet, only 16 staffers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture are assigned to its National Organic Program! A network of certifiers, whose inspectors are paid by farmers and typically visit organic operations once [...]


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The Non-GMO Project

December 23rd, 2009
Posted by: envirothink

I recently received an email from Eden Foods – a top quality company that operates with integrity and sustainable practices – and thought I’d bring this important information to you.
Recently, members of the natural product industry from across the U.S. and Canada (including Eden Foods) created the Non-GMO Project (The Project). The Project’s goal is to provide consumers and makers [...]


The Toxic Twenty – FREE wallet card on chemicals to avoid in your personal products

November 12th, 2009
Posted by: obligebynature

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Thank you Vegan Beauty Review for the wonderful review!!

November 12th, 2009
Posted by: obligebynature

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Costa Rica’s Sustainable Tourism Conference Begins

October 27th, 2009
Posted by: envirothink

Opening ceremonies of the first annual Planet People Peace conference on sustainable tourism took place tonite. The evening was an elegant setting filled with dignitaries, music, dancers and inspiration.
Costa Rica’s growing number of environmental achievements and successes were outlined, including that more than 26 percent of the country is under some sort of protection for conservation. [...]