Category Archives: green
Trashionista: On a mission to save the world, one trash can at a time!
The following post is by Katie Peige, Herban Lifestyle’s Sustainability Associate Let’s be real, trash is probably the least sexy of all sustainability topics, especially when we are talking about hospital waste (biohazard anyone?!) I’m not going to lie; it’s … Continue reading
Wordless Wednesday: What I Did on Mother’s Day
One of my Mother’s Day traditions is to spend time in the garden. It feels almost decadent to have a full day of unstructured time where I can work with my hands in the fresh air. And last Sunday, the … Continue reading
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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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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Fresco Green Scene, Our New Brick and Mortar Friend
Fresco Green Scene is an eco-lifestyle store located in Lancaster City. They specialize in safer, healthier, eco-conscious products, building, remodeling, bath, body, household detergents, gifts and accessories. And every product at Green Scene has been carefully researched to assure sustainability, … 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 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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