Seventh Generation Gift Shop Breaks the Bank
Scathing comments on Seventh Generation’s blog are enough to turn me away from the new Gift Shop. I love me some Seventh Generation products––liquid dish soap, dishwashing detergent, feminine products, baby wipes… But I suppose I’ll continue to buy them on Vitacost.
Do, however, frequent their site to discover the importance of sustainable living. Their Learn section is an invaluable resource.
So, Where Do I Plug In My Car?
Earth Talk answers the ultimate question about electric vehicles. Very exciting stuff.
But this quandary still lingers: how does the pollution of generating electricity compare with that of gasoline? Zero emissions vehicles are awesome, but they still generate pollution when you plug them in (think coal power plants). Is it still better than the old system?
Prefab, Eco Dollhouse
For the tiny modernist in your home, this dollhouse won’t disappoint.
Sink Toilet
This sink / toilet is definitely efficient, but I wonder, are you supposed to wash your face here too?
Urban Homesteading
No matter where you live, you CAN live off the land.
Food, Inc.
For an an up close and personal look at the American food industry, don’t miss Robert Kenner’s new film, Food, Inc. Movies like Super Size Me and King Corn first introduced me to our postmodern U.S. food monster––one of the many reasons I decided to plant a garden.
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
There is an island in the Pacific Ocean, now reported to be TWICE the size of Texas, made entirely of floating trash. I’d heard about it, but this is the first time I’ve seen pictures. Fabien Cousteau (grandson of undersea explorer Jacques Cousteau) talked about the importance of keeping our oceans clean on Oprah last week. This isn’t just about the whales, people; this is about human health.
Heirloom Beans
Do you know Rancho Gordo? You need to know Rancho Gordo. Bean aficionado Steve Sando is bringing the romance back to beans, and he’s doing it with style. ¡Cuanto le gusta!
Vinegar & Baking Soda Recipes to Clean the Home
Top to bottom, distilled white vinegar and baking soda are THE ingredients I use to clean the Blankenship casa. Here are my recipes:
Live Green Living Lecture at Auburn University
Well, our lecture would have been live if AU’s firewall would let us record. Boo. BOO. Sorry, friends.
BUT you can see our lecture notes and slides here.
