New Years resolutions and I have a pretty tenuous relationship. January rolls around and I make some vow or another but by mid-February I am back to my old ways. Not this year. I have made one resolution that I know I can keep: I’m going local. From farmer’s market food to jewelry crafted by art students, if I can’t meet the owner, I’m gonna pass. It’s a pretty catchy trend. Whether it’s for financial reasons or peace of mind, Opinion Research reports that 80 percent of us are planning to be greener this year. Here are 10 easy ways to… Read more
Tag: Life in the Green Lane
Life in the Green Lane: What to get the foodie in your life.
With holiday decorations going up across town it’s about time to start thinking about gift-giving. And what better way to show someone you love them than with a gift that says you really do care? This week in her Womenetics blog, “Life in the Green Lane“, attorney Jessica Lee Reece offers a few ideas for the foodies in your life and for those upcoming holiday cocktail parties. Read more at: http://womenetics.com/expert-blogs/-living-green/ One gift idea? A reclaimed slate cheese board made from old blackboards from elementary schools in Illinois. (Available at: http://uncommongoods.com/product/reclaimed-slate-cheese-board) Pair the gift with local cheeses and organic wines for a perfect gift or party tray!
Life in the Green Lane: The Sins of Greenwashing.
For those of us who have been diligently trying to “go green” while shopping last week’s news was more than a little disheartening. According to the “Sins of Greenwashing: Home and Family Edition,” released by North American environmental marketing company TerraChoice, more than 95% of consumer products examined committed at least one “greenwashing” violation. Ninety-five percent! Obviously, not a good thing. In conducting its study, TerraChoice examined more than 5,000 products in 34 stores in the U.S. and Canada and found more than 12,000 “green” claims among them. Interestingly, the study also found that big box retailers are more likely to stock legitimate “green” products with… Read more
Life in the Green Lane: It’s summertime … Bring on the ice cream and popsicles!
Nothing says summer to me like ice cream and popsicles. And desserts that feature organic ingredients are win win.