May 10, 2012 In honor of Mother’s Day this weekend, here are five celebrity moms who not only give back to their children, but who also benefit the environment. From maintaining vegan lifestyles to protecting the planet through eco-friendly products to living in green homes, these moms go above and beyond for their families and [...]
May 9, 2012 Recently, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) selected the top ten examples of sustainable architecture and green design solutions that protect and enhance the environment. The projects will be honored at the AIA 2012 National Convention and Design Exposition in Washington, D.C. The COTE Top [...]
May 8, 2012 Are you looking for a new fitness program that incorporates exercise, healthy living and plant-based nutrition all into one? Then, you’re in luck thanks to Brendan Brazier and his new ZoN Thrive Fitness Program. First, let me introduce the fabulous Brendan Brazier. At 37-years-old he has sky rocketed off the charts with [...]
May 8, 2012 Here is some exciting news that was announced this morning. China is very close to approving the first non-animal test method for cosmetics ingredients. Thanks to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and its grant funding the research, the 3T3 Neutral Red Uptake Phototoxicity Assay is in its final stages. [...]
May 7, 2012 Our planet is going to get a little more greener now that the Big Island of Hawaii is banning plastic bags, Mother Nature Network reports. The islands of Maui and Kauai have been saying no to plastic bags for some time now, and Hawaii wants to join in on the clean fun. [...]
May 7, 2012 Recently, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) selected the top ten examples of sustainable architecture and green design solutions that protect and enhance the environment. The projects will be honored at the AIA 2012 National Convention and Design Exposition in Washington, D.C. The COTE Top [...]
May 7, 2012 Sunday, May 13 is not just another ordinary day, but a special day for all those moms out there; it’s Mother’s Day! It’s a day where we recognize all those wonderful women out there who go above and beyond to set examples and raise their children in a safe, loving and happy [...]
May 7, 2012 Pittsburgh’s famous Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is set to unveil an innovative Center for Sustainable Landscapes becoming one of the greenest buildings on Earth. Opening on May 23, 2012 at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the new 24,350-square-foot Center for Sustainable Landscapes (CSL) will emerge as one of the greenest buildings [...]
May 4, 2012 When spring and summer roll around we get ancy to get outside and sunbathe, do yard work, play with the kids, go swimming or go hiking. One important factor you can’t forget about is applying sunscreen. It’s a must have product for warm weather, even if the sun isn’t shining. We need [...]
May 4, 2012 Sometimes celebrities get a bad rap for speaking their minds, and even for just being who they are, instead of what everyone else wants them to be. However, more often than not, celebrities are committed to helping the environment and the people around them. With that in mind we are taking a [...]