Green Living

Green Living

If you’re aiming to make your life a little less harsh on the planet, you’ll want to consider cutting your energy use and the matter you’re contributing to landfills, not to mention the chemicals you keep in your home. Almost every decision you make matters.

But retailers everywhere are advertising sustainability, green products, energy-efficiency – how do you cut through the marketing hype to live a responsible life? Several organizations, including the Rainforest Alliance and Underwriters’ Laboratories, have developed standards that rationally evaluate the claims and practices of retailers, companies, and other organizations.


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  • Seed Project Allows People to Plant Seeds and Create Art Across the PlanetMay 21, 2012

    Seed Project

    The Seed Project is a global environmental installation where people plant seeds creating individual art projects around the planet. more

  • Green BottlesApr 30, 2012

    CNBC reports on the importance of using plant-based materials, as opposed to plastics, for bottling. more

  • Green FootwearApr 02, 2012

    Georgia-based Okabashi footwear is 100 percent vegan made from recycled materials. Okabashi shoes and sandals typically last two to four years, are machine washable/dishwasher-safe, and are 100 recyclable. more

  • Fair Trade ProductsMar 26, 2012

    Sales of Fair Trade products increased by approximately 75 percent in 2011. more

  • Operation StepChangeFeb 13, 2012

    Operation StepChange is designed to see how prepared the nation is for the Olympic Games later this year, even U.K. ministers are trying out new travel patterns. more