LL Bean Goes a Deeper Shade of Green

On Friday, I wrote a post about the challenge of greening the workplace. This morning, I came across an article touting the green efforts of the well-known outdoor apparel and equipment store, LL Bean. Upon further research, I learned that LL Bean makes it easy for its employees to have greener habits at [...]

Throw Your Money Into Organic Cotton

Looking for something warm and cozy to spend your Christmas cash on? How about organic cotton throws to make curling up on the sofa extra cuddly this winter?

Safer Kid’s Furnishings

Safety is at the top of every parent’s list, but some may not realize that there are safer, and eco-friendly, alternatives to furnishings for children. An Illinois-based company, Skyline Design, offers a line of “GreenPlay” furnishings like tables, benches, shelving, and playspaces that are finished with zero- or very-low VOC paints. (VOCs are [...]

REI Getting Greener

In October I wrote a post about REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) opening a retail store built to green standards.  The company sells high-quality outdoor gear and apparel.  Well, the environmentally-conscious company is at it again…they’ve opened a 525,000 square foot distribution center in Bedford, Pennsylvania that again employs green standards.

Brad Pitt Continues Green Building Efforts in New Orleans

As if pledging $5 million isn’t enough, Brad Pitt is far more involved with rebuilding efforts in New Orleans. He has teamed up with sustainable design experts to build at least 150 new, green homes for residents in the Ninth Ward, an area hit particularly hard by Hurricane Katrina.

“Happy [Green] Holidays”

A scary stat is that “the average homeowner generates 25% more landfill waste between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day than during the rest of the year”. With just a little forethought into our gift giving and holiday celebrations, we can all make a difference. If you’re wondering how to have a more environmentally-friendly [...]

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