There’s Still Lead in Lipstick but the FDA Says it is OK

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Rodale recently published an article about the new FDA report concerning lead in lipsticks. What did they find? Well, the FDA scientists found lead in every brand of lipstick that they tested, but they don’t consider the toxic metal a safety concern. OMG! Seriously. Back in 2007 the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics first blew the whistle on lead [...]

Project Green Search :: Are You The Next Green ‘It’ Girl?

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Are you an aspiring model? Do you know one? Want to be a green model? Enter Project Green Search! www.projectgreensearch.com. Project Green Search is looking for the next green “it girl”:  The woman who wants to take a stand, get noticed, and align her career endeavors with her personal beliefs, to be an advocate for [...]

Eco Pop Quiz

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I learned something most interesting last night while eating sushi with my boyfriend’s parents. Being so moved by my recent article about eco-friendly lab coats, my boyfriend’s scientific father told me a little eco tid bit, and I was most intrigued. So, I thought I would share my current eco-fact with all of you (cross [...]

Yurt Living: Dome, Cupola or Spire?

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Every yurt has a central compression ring. The exterior finale is typically a dome. Yet there are some options that may surprise you. A yurt cupola is especially nice for tropical environments. Claire Wolfe, who wrote about her yurt building for Backwoods Home Magazine, replaces the dome skylight for a cupola. She utilized a powder-coated [...]

Malie Organics Jasmine Rose Beautify Facial Tonic

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Malie Organics Jasmine Rose Beautify Facial Tonic is so simple, yet feels so indulgent.  This pure floral water purifies skin for that extra clean feeling, while providing light hydration.  Made from distilled flower hydrosols and pure spring water from the slopes of Hawaii’s Haleakala volcano, this refreshing tonic encourages cell growth and collagen production. Healing [...]