Ever heard the expression, “It looks so good I could eat it?”
My friend Cynthia sent me this link today and I had to share. This is a lemon tart made entirely out of receyled materials.
For realz!
Bon appet-recycling!
Trash Has Never Been So Appetizing
March 9th, 2010
Carrying a Torch for Recycling
March 3rd, 2010
This is a cute feature I wrote for CityTownInfo.com earlier this week on Crystal Hardy, a green do-gooder who won the chance of a lifetime through her dedication to recycling. It is a story that just might motivate you to separate your #1 plastic from your #5 plastic. Here is her story:
Any fan of the Olympics has had the fantasy of being a part of it. Crystal Hardy made it happen, not by training but through recycling.
Hardy, 20, was chosen by Coca-Cola’s Positive Living initiative to be one of 20 young people selected as official Olympic Torchbearers, thanks to her work in the green arena.
After seeing an announcement that applications were being accepted for the program, Hardy reached out to her former Girl Scouts leader and asked for a recommendation. Within three days, the forms were signed sealed and delivered and within a month Hardy got the call she was waiting for; she had been accepted.
Click here to read the rest of the story on citytowninfo.com.
Poof Positive
March 2nd, 2010
Do you wilt a little when you read the label of your favorite hair spray? Conventional hairsprays are jam packed with toxic chemicals that can poison the environment – and your lungs — faster than you can say bouffant hairdo. Read the rest of this entry »
Be Wild: Know Where Your Fish Comes From
March 1st, 2010
There are a lot of fishy things going on at the seafood counter at your local market. Farmed fish and many types of seafood caught in the wild can wreak havoc on both the ecosystem and on your body.
I refer to the Environmental Working Group’s Fish List often to help remind me which types are high in mercury and which are safe to eat. I suggest that you should too. It is technically a guide for pregnant women but I find it to be a handy guide for anyone looking for healthier options. You can print it and keep it in your wallet to remind you of what to buy and what not to buy when you are standing in line at the supermarket,
In addition, the Monterey Bay Aquarium has published an article that I think is really important for all fish eaters to read. Here’s some of the article: Read the rest of this entry »
Wal-Mart Aims For Green-Mart
February 27th, 2010
It has taken me a long time for me to admit that maybe, just maybe Wal-Mart was trying to clean up its act, environmentally-speaking. Big box stores with their aisles and aisles of plastic just have never struck me as very green. That said, I am started to believe that Wal-Mart is trying to move in the right direction.
A recent New York Times article, “Wal-Mart Unveils Plan to Make Supply Chain Greener” outlines an ambitious plan on the part of the company. Here is a bit of the article: Read the rest of this entry »
Sparkle Like a Celebrity
February 26th, 2010
My mind has been on jewelry over the past few months, especially very sparkly things normally worn on the left hand.
When my post about engagement ring shopping stirred up a little bit of emotion in some readers I wasn’t surprised. I just thought it would stir up nice emotions. While it is fun to have your work be called “a load of crap” I wanted to make sure it wasn’t, in fact, a load of crap. I started doing more research to be sure I wasn’t spreading bad information. (I wasn’t. But it was nice talking to you Ben.) Read the rest of this entry »
Give Your Baby a Hand
February 22nd, 2010
With a new niece or nephew on the way, I have been thinking a lot about baby toys, specifically about how I wouldn’t buy most of them for fear they would poison a baby.
With all the talk about lead and phthalates in children’s playthings, the toy store can feel more like a battleground than a place of fun. But these hand puppets from Branch are super cute and super natural, so babies can stick them in their mouths or sleep with them without ingesting any harmful chemicals. Read the rest of this entry »
A Hag-Free Existence
February 19th, 2010
New York + February + Heather equals alligator skin. Big time.
Just in a nick of time, my friends at beautorium sent along a sample of an AMAZING body balm by Melvita and I have been slathering it twice a day. I have a message from my skin to beautorium: Thank you. Mamma’s not going to be a wrinkly old hag this winter. Read the rest of this entry »
Greenzy With Envy
February 18th, 2010
Is your kid green with envy when his or her friends get new toys? If so, here’s a chance to make their friends Greenzy with envy.
Greenzys is an eco-friendly literary-based children’s brand that produces books, plush toys, animated content and an interactive website. The company recently launched a cool new contest designed to help kids understand the importance of living an eco-friendly lifestyle.
The rules are simple: Read the rest of this entry »
Set Adrift by Coconut Bliss
February 16th, 2010
To me, the idea of living the rest of my life without another dessert is akin to the thought of never having another cocktail. In other words, it’s just not happening.
That said, I am making an effort to eat more healthfully, reducing the amount of meat in my diet as well as the amount of dairy, sugar and wheat. Sometimes it can be a big fat bummer. Considering I was the girl who would have had a threesome with Ben & Jerry if given the chance, finding a delicious dessert that fit the bill nutritionally was top priority. Read the rest of this entry »
