Category Archives: eco-friendly
Paul Newman and Paul Anastas: Green Salads and Green Chemistry
Just a few months after I started my business, I came across Paul Newman’s book, “In Pursuit of the Common Good,” and had to buy a copy. I was always a huge fan of his; he was not only incredibly … Continue reading
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Back to the Start
In her blog today, EcoKaren wrote about a very cool Chipotle ad, “Back to the Start,” that was shown during the Grammy Awards last night. As Karen put it, “This short film depicts the life of a farmer as he … Continue reading
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We Are the Champions, My Friends
Today, the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics released a new report, Market Shift, which documents how they worked with cosmetics industry leaders over the past 7 years to raise awareness about personal care product safety. Through the Compact for Safe Cosmetics, companies voluntarily … Continue reading
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CARBON Hosts Eco-style Event to Benefit Fairfax Non-profit
On Saturday, November 19 CARBON, DC’s eco-boutique, will host a fun event to help raise money and awareness for FACETS, a Fairfax-based non-profit serving homeless families and individuals. We will be collecting toiletries and food for the families – bring a donation and … Continue reading
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Meet One Well, Our New Eco-Chic Brick and Mortar Friend
The One Well opened its doors in Brooklyn last month. It is a home and body boutique featuring the work of local and global eco-friendly artisans along with carefully selected vintage pieces. The One Well was created by owner Kerry … Continue reading
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Getting my Green Geek on at the Solar Decathlon
The following post is by Katie Peige, Herban Lifestyle’s Sustainability Associate This year Washington, DC hosted the Solar Decathlon for the fifth time since its inaugural competition in 2002. Since then, the competition has been held every two years, allowing … Continue reading
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Our New Brick and Mortar Friend: The Local Market
The Local Market opened less than a month ago in Falls Church, VA. The store features locally produced breads, dairy products, sausages, condiments and in-season fruits and vegetables from farms within a 100-mile radius of the store. The owners, husband … Continue reading
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Our New Brick and Mortar Friend: CARBON, DC
The following post is by Katie Peige, Herban Lifestyle’s Sustainability Associate. We are kicking off a new blog series that focuses on the cool, sustainable shops that carry the Herban Lifestyle line. CARBON, located locally in Washington DC across from the … Continue reading
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The Thrifty HoG: A Golden Find in the Flat Iron District
On a recent business trip to New York City, I was wandering through the Flat Iron District, making my way to Penn Station. I turned down 25th street onto the block behind the office where I used to work, and … Continue reading
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The Story of the Stinkhorn and the Four Thieves
My husband found something very strange growing in our yard, and asked me to come outside to look at it. Elongated, pinkish with a red tip, it looked like some magical sea creature that nature had guerilla crocheted on our … Continue reading
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