For three years I have done my grocery shopping at Walmart. Living in a rural area with grocery stores located 30 miles away, the shopping trips I make together with my husband have always been intentional and planned.  Every Friday, we would head to the supermarket with a detailed list...

Ah, the balmy, dog days of summer are upon us! How do you plan to have fun, stay cool, and eco-fashion fabulous?! Check out 5 MUST-HAVE summer picks from the lovely ladies of Modern Hippie Mag. Hope you enjoy them and feel free to add your pick to the list! I always get totally giddy when...

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...

Increasing numbers of consumers are considering green factors in their purchase decisions. According to Forrester Research, 41 percent of the U.S. population are either interested in or are already purchasing from green companies or they are choosing green products and services. The Natural...

While it may be easier to transition purchases like food and cleaning supplies to more earth-friendly and healthier options, for me clothing seems to be a more difficult challenge when buying brand new. I venture to say that the average city does not have many, if any at all, organic clothing...

The most significant obstacle to the growth of the green economy involves consumer ignorance. Consumer attitudes on the green market need to be understood in the context of consumer segments. Exaggerated reporting also confounds an accurate portrayal of consumer attitudes on green. In a...

In my role as health coach, this is a question I hear often. It’s no surprise why. I know that in my home a sizeable chunk of our income pays my family’s monthly food budget, and let’s just say we’re no Rockefellers. Sometimes I wonder myself how we can afford to eat mostly organic...

Founded by eco fashionistas on three different continents, Eco Fashion World is quickly becoming the number one info source on all things eco fashion. Eco Fashion World doesn’t sell anything but rather aims to inspire you with new ideas, ideals and information. Their goal is to keep you...

From Inspiration at a Buddhist Temple to a Boutique Near You Independent designer, Alice Huang has recently launched a line of handbags made from unique and authentic vintage kimonos.  Each handbag is hand crafted in the U.S. using a mixture of new,...

Our good friend Apple Levy of TheGreenGirls.com has gone vintage!  Together with ADS Management, LLC, she and TheGreenGirls.com have launched VintageFirm.com, an online vintage fashion boutique. VintageFirm.com celebrates the timeless beauty of vintage fashion by featuring original...