You probably know that keeping plants about can help purify the air in your home. But did you know that some plants do it better than others? According to The Herb Bible, by Peter McHoy, boston ferns, weeping figs, Areca palms, rubber plants and peace lilies top the list of house-plant air purifiers. More
Topic: bamboo
- 949 days ago by Caroline Sloan
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Whether you’re making a salad, pasta, or a sandwich, something will always need to be chopped, diced, or cut (hopefully not your digits). That’s why having a decent cutting board is essential — you don’t want one that will get knicked, warped, or fall apart easily.
Enter the Chop Chop Bamboo cutting board. It can be used as either two small cutting boards, one large one, or even as a tray. And since it’s made from sustainable bamboo, you don’t have to feel guilty about the tree that sacrificed itself to make your cutting board. More
- 957 days ago by Caroline Sloan
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Because it’s where people bend over a lot in tight pants, the yoga studio should be as low-stress an environment as possible — and that includes stress on the environment. So we found 10 eco-friendly versions of everything you need to make your yoga practice easier on your body – and the earth. Unforch, we can’t do anything about your neighbor’s too-tight trousers, but let us know your must-have yoga accessories in the comments section. More
- 998 days ago by Caroline Sloan
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Your backyard is already eco-friendly. (It’s just grass.) But there are simple ways you can make your yard and garden even greener – and they needn’t cost you a fortune. (We’re not talking about installing a greywater collection system.) So … More
- 1020 days ago by Caroline Sloan
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Even Walmart is selling bamboo clothing and textiles, which touts them as an easy, inexpensive way to buy green. Bamboo is the fastest growing wood-ish plant in the world, and most of it is grown organically without using fertilizers or … More
- 1033 days ago by Caroline Sloan
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We know we were just talking about rollerblades being such a throwback, but our dorky secret wish has come true: Rollerblades could be making a comeback. An eco-friendly comeback, to be exact. K2 Skates has created a pair of “Eco” … More
- 1034 days ago by Alexa Yablonski
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Last time, I told you about 10 cool, green ways to make your bathroom more eco-friendly. Now, you may have pricey organic arugula stocked in the crisper, but how green is the rest of your kitchen? Here are 10 ways … More
- 1039 days ago by Caroline Sloan
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As Eco Salon points out, you’d be hard pressed to find a girl who cares about the environment, but doesn’t care at all about how her skin looks. That’s where Kaia Naturals’ Bamboo Facial Cleanser Cloths come in. These eco-friendly … More
- 1055 days ago by Caroline Sloan
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If you think ditching your car for a bike is the most eco-friendly form of transportation, think again. A Treehugger article clued us in on how we can go even greener: Buy a bike made out of wood. Renovo Bicycles … More
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- 1118 days ago by Briana Rognlin
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All you tech geeks are probably reading this on your sparkling new iPad, and we’re jealous. But before you go buy a bunch of plastic and neoprene, consider one of these eco-friendly covers to keep your new beauty safe and … More





