They’re everywhere. You are surely breathing them, whether you can smell them or not – and whether you can spell them or not – and whether you can pronounce them or not (THA-LATES). In fact, it’s very likely that you or someone in your family received or bought an item containing them over the recent holiday [...]
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5 Oct
New, Older Economic Model
Dear Hippie, How is the handmade & craft craze helping the world? Paraphrased from a Grumpy Passer-By ************************* Dear Paraphrased, I have thought about how to best answer this for over a year now and I just haven’t been able to find the clarity to spell it all out for you as concisely as you [...]
29 Jun
It’s Elementary; A Review of the Basics for Your Family and School
I was invited to a PTA meeting recently to urge the parents and teachers toward greater sustainability in their school in Haddonfield, NJ. Here’s the little address I gave… *************** What is Sustainability and Why Should I Care? A short talk for your PTA The general definition for sustainability is the ability to meet [...]
11 Jan
Resolution for 2011? Take the Next Step
This article appeared in the January issue of the Weavers Way Shuttle. Trying to prioritize your changes for a greener 2011? Chances are if you’re reading this, you’re already doing the basics of conservation, recycling and supporting local farmers but if you’re interested in turning it up a notch, here are some ideas for your [...]
8 Dec
Holiday Sense
This article appeared in the December issue of the Weavers Way Shuttle. ********************** ‘Tis the season for the celebrating the sensual world. Whichever holiday you’ll be observing, you’ll likely be nesting and nurturing yourself or your loved ones this month. Whether it’s feasting on favorite dishes, lighting scented candles, buying stocking stuffers or slathering yourself [...]
12 Nov
Cleaning for a Healthy Holiday Season
This article appeared in the November 2010 issue of the Weavers Way Shuttle. As the fall marches forward we’re stuck between wanting to nest and being rushed to make sure everything is taken care of before the holidays. It may be a time when natural cleaning may seem too much to think about so I’ll tell [...]
25 Sep
What’s a B Corporation? And what’s a TBL?
Lori Braunstein, of Sustainable Cherry Hill, asked that I write about my experience with BLab when certifying my green cleaning business, Organic Home… * It took me awhile to catch on. I had heard of B Lab and their certification a few years ago and thought it was a great idea – for businesses bigger [...]
17 Apr
City Gardening?
Dear Hippie, I’m always curious about how safe it is to plant a garden in the city. My backyard has plenty of room for one, but I know there is a landfill nearby and I’m afraid that it might be contaminated. Is there a way to elevate the garden or could I just dig it out [...]
7 Jan
Wanting advice on living green?
Want to know how to green your home, workplace or organization? Send me your questions!
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