Organic Living

Saving the Earth One Accessory Purchase at a Time
by WiredBerries Editors
Need justification for buying another bag? Consider improving the earth and your style sense with a purchase from Ecoist. The company develops unique gifts and fashion accessories for the eco-minded...READ MORE

Super Use
by WiredBerries Editors
Check out Superuse.org, an online community of designers, architects, and everybody else who is interested in inventive ways of recycling. The site allows you to post items at various scales...READ MORE

Let the Sun Shine!
by WiredBerries Editors
Growing up, my house had ugly giant solar panels jutting off the roof that had long since become extinct. But solar-powered homes are no longer the ugly ducklings of the...READ MORE

Save Money and the Earth?
by WiredBerries Editors
Think organic living is only for the affluent hipsters who can afford designer hemp clothes and bio diesel in their Land Rovers? The truth is, there are lots of little...READ MORE

Don't Buy Bottled Water
by WiredBerries Editors
Want some solid reasons to kick the bottled water habit? Green Options highlights five reasons not to drink bottled water:...READ MORE  |  COMMENTS (2)

Dye to Die For?
by WiredBerries Editors
Recent studies have given those worried about the traditional hair dyes they use new reasons to switch to less harsh alternatives. A 1994 National Cancer Institute report found that deep-colored...READ MORE  |  COMMENTS (1)

Is That Lipstick Dangerous?
by WiredBerries Editors
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics is a coalition of public health, educational, religious, labor, women’s, environmental, and consumer groups. Their goal is to protect the health of consumers and workers...READ MORE

Hemp Clothes: Not Just for Hippies
by WiredBerries Editors
The Hempest was founded in 1995 with the conviction that bringing hemp back to the marketplace and into full view of the public was the best way to counter the...READ MORE

Does It Matter Which Oil?
by WiredBerries Editors
Palm oil has long been known to promote heart disease, but a new report from the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) says that palm oil production...READ MORE  |  COMMENTS (2)

Better Than Table Scraps
by WiredBerries Editors
You spend Saturday mornings searching your local farmer’s market for only the best locally grown, pesticide-free ingredients for your meals, but what are you feeding your pets? Canned who-knows-what that...READ MORE  |  COMMENTS (1)

Improve Something Other than Your Tan
by WiredBerries Editors
Summer is still in full swing, and if you haven't used your vacation time yet, consider skipping that trip to the shore for a truly enriching getaway. Imagine: This year,...READ MORE

What Does "Natural" Really Mean?
by WiredBerries Editors
Have you ever wondered what "NATURAL" actually means when you read it on the bottle of shampoo or skin care product you just bought? Or did you assume because...READ MORE

5 Easy Ways to Cut Your Carbon Footprint at the Office
by WiredBerries Editors
Many of us eco-conscious individuals have already taken steps to reduce the amount of energy we use at home, but The Climate Group offers surprisingly simple ways to improve our...READ MORE

Green Life. Green Style.
by WiredBerries Editors
For a taste of fashion that is good for your image as well as the planet, check out Greenloop . They provide the opportunity to do good without sacrificing your...READ MORE

Degrees of Organic Living
by WiredBerries Editors
As highlighted by the Worldwatch Institute , Vermont's Green Mountain College follows an environmental mission that drives all hiring, program development, and operations. The commitment to sustainability begins with the...READ MORE