A few weeks ago I wrote about how the popularity of palm oil—even certified organic palm oil—is wreaking havoc on rainforests and ecosystems around the world.]]>
A few weeks ago I wrote about how the popularity of palm oil—even certified organic palm oil—is wreaking havoc on rainforests and ecosystems around the world.
Nearly everything in our homes—from the upholstery to the plywood— is made from or treated with chemicals.
When I was a young girl, I remember my favorite toys lasting for years.
Used in everything from cookies to lipstick, palm oil is a common ingredient in many everyday items.
What’s up next on the Cash for Clunkers agenda?
As a kid, I loved traveling downtown to the local Woolworth’s. I could find anything I needed there (or so it seemed).
Nutritious food is an important factor in how well a child performs at school.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has introduced a new iPhone app that lets users search by brand, manufacturer or product category to find out if a product has been tested on animals.
Bamboo emerged about a decade ago as a promising eco-alternative to wood.
For more than a decade, I’ve wanted to participate in Burning Man, a weeklong Leave No Trace arts festival in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert that comprises the world’s largest temporary community (and, for one week, the third largest city in Nevada).