EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I heard that some reusable bags contain lead. Is this a major health concern? Can’t these bags be made to avoid such contamination? – Donald Young, Cincinnati, OH It’s true that some reusable shopping bags for sale...

Paper, paper, paper!  Here, there, everywhere. As it relates to the kitchen, the hub of most homes, here are 5 quick ways to keep the paper count and waste to a minimum: Cloth  napkins: Really no reason to buy paper napkins for everyday use when cloth napkins are readily available.  From ...

Founded by a bunch of friends who share a love of sustainable eco-fashion, Terra Trendz offers trendy, yet affordable “green” fashion.  They specialize in recycled glass jewelry, Fair Trade and other hand-crafted items. Right now they have a couple pretty cool specials!  Purchase...

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Where do you recycle plastic stuff like sandwich bags, Saran wrap and plastic grocery store wrappers? Can they just go in with other plastics in the recycling bin? There never seems to be any information available...

We’ve all heard the alarming stats about plastic, and even though I felt I was doing my part by reusing my produce bags to discard kitty poop, truth is whether or not you recycle plastic bags, the energy and expense of making them still takes a toll on our environment.  So I started...

Does this sound familiar…here a bag, there a bag, everywhere a plastic bag?  If, for whatever reason, you are not yet bringing your own bags or tend to forget on most occasions, keep in mind these quick facts: 300 – 400 billions are distributed every year and 60,000 used every...

How do businesses go green? And, possibly more importantly, how should businesses relate that to their customer base? Printed materials Businesses have a lot of printed materials that they use. Companies have business cards, letterhead, envelopes, brochures, and the list continues. What if...

It Pays to Bring Your Bags by Jeanne Blaisdell Beyond environmental reasons to bring your bags to the grocery store or anywhere you shop, many retailers are now giving a small, but encouraging incentive for bringing your own bags. EarthFare -  offers a Choose or Reuse Program.  Each time a...

They say that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, but I think the love of food is pretty gender equal. If you love someone, chances are you know what some of their favorites are. So grab your reusable tote and take a trip through the grocery store looking for treats they...