Archive for January, 2010

H&M Goes Green & Gorgeous

H&M Goes Green & Gorgeous

0 / January 16, 2010 11:29 am

Here’s a bit of good H&M news after the recent scandal about the fashion retailer trashing old clothing.  Their new “Garden” collection launching in March is 100% sustainable — each item is made using organic and recycled materials or with [...]

Is Plastic Making Us Fat?

Is Plastic Making Us Fat?

1 / January 12, 2010 6:04 pm

Researchers think they may have found a link between chemicals used in plastic, toys and makeup and the rise in obesity in the U.S. In addition to diet and exercise, exposure to chemicals called obesogens – specifically during critical stages [...]

Gloss Find: Vaska-High Performance Green Detergent

Gloss Find: Vaska-High Performance Green Detergent

1 / January 6, 2010 10:44 am

Vaska is an eco-friendly laundry care line that’s perfect for people with sensitive skin and parents who are concerned about detergent and their kids. Vaska uses only plant-based ingredients and its formula contains no petroleum, carcinogens, or other harmful chemicals [...]

Gloss How-To: Start A Garden

Gloss How-To: Start A Garden

0 / January 5, 2010 2:40 pm

This year, how about a resolution that’s great for you and your family and the earth? If you don’t have one already, resolve to start your first garden this year.

5 Green Habits for 2010

5 Green Habits for 2010

2 / January 3, 2010 11:30 am

What are the coolest new habits to adopt for 2010? Here are five of them — remember it takes 30 days of practice for a new habit to stick. Every single person can manage all 5 of these easy, feel-good [...]