Category Archives: environment
Showing Some Love to the National Parks
2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the gift of the blossoming cherry trees to Washington, DC from the Mayor of Tokyo, Japan. This year the Cherry Blossom Festival, hosted by the National Park Service, runs from March 20 to April … Continue reading
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Mark your calendars for Earth Hour 2012!
Now in it’s sixth year, The World Wildlife Fund (WWF)’s Earth Hour is once again inspiring people all over the world to switch off their lights for one hour on March 31st, at 8:30pm local time as part of a global vote … Continue reading
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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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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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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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B-Corp Puts Companies in the Green
The following post was written by Katie Peige, Herban Lifestyle’s Sustainability Associate. On Friday July 1st, B-Corp legislation will go into effect in Virginia. Virginia became the fourth state to pass B-Corp legislation back in March following the lead from … Continue reading
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How to Make Four Thieves Vinegar
Legend has it that during the Great Plague of the Middle Ages, grave robbers would wash their hands in a solution called “Four Thieves Vinegar,” which was very effective in staving off infection. The concoction was made by infusing vinegar … Continue reading
