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Jul 22, 2010Suki Skincare
What do Eva Longoria, Hayden Panettiere, and Alicia Silverstone have in common? Along with dozens of other celebrities, these beauties trust Suki to keep their skin picture perfect. Whether you’re fighting breakouts or battling the signs of aging, Suki has formulated a unique, natural, and 100% organic skincare product that will pamper your skin and solve your challenges.
The Science of Beauty
Antioxidant-rich coconut oil, gently moisturizing hazelnut, and wrinkle-refining vitamin liposome C are just a few… READ MORE
Jun 24, 2010New Society Publishers
If you’re searching for more eco-friendly summer reading material, look no further than New Society Publishers. Not only will you find the latest books on everything from responsible business practices to eco-conscious parenting, but you can also feel good about turning pages that protect the environment, preserve trees, and benefit the population.
The New Society Difference
A number of publishing companies produce ecologically and socially responsible books, but not all of these publishers are willing to… READ MORE
Jun 23, 2010Bon Appétit Catering
How much of a difference could one catering company make by serving organic and locally-grown foods? What if that catering company has more than 400 locations in 29 states? That’s a lot of difference! Bon Appétit Management Company provides café and catering services to corporations, colleges, universities and specialty venues. They offer delicious, delectable meals with an emphasis on organic, locally-grown foods – and featuring vegan and vegetarian choices.
About the Company:
Bon Appétit was born… READ MORE
Jun 21, 2010Hotel Vitale in San Francisco
Deemed one of the most eco-friendly hotels in San Francisco, Hotel Vitale stands by a commitment to provide "luxury, naturally" to its guests. Located on San Francisco's waterfront, the boutique hotel blends contemporary luxury and natural elements. With a commitment to preserving the environment, Hotel Vitale is a certified green establishment. They proudly participate in the California Green Lodging Program and the San Francisco Green Business Program.
From dining at the hotel's signature restaurant and bar,… READ MORE
Jun 10, 2010Body of Grace
If you’re looking for “eco-conscious products that honor the body, soul, and earth,” then look no further. Body of Grace provides more than 12,000 products to absolutely pamper your mind and body without causing further damage to our planet.
About the Company:
Body of Grace places an importance on products that are environmentally responsible, cruelty-free, and that contain natural and organic ingredients. By carrying lines that focus on natural health and that have not contributed to waste… READ MORE
Jun 8, 2010Eco-Care for the Mind and Body
With busy schedules and increasing demands on your time, it’s easy to get overwhelmed once in a while. When enough is enough and you need a mini-retreat, consider an eco-friendly day spa that promises complete relaxation for the mind and body. ESSpa Kozmetika prides itself on being Pittsburgh’s first eco-friendly day spa, and offers a variety of activities that promise to quiet the mind and recharge the batteries.
Care Packages
With ESSpa Kozmetika, you can book packages… READ MORE
Jun 2, 2010Far Infrared Saunas
One of the main questions surrounding far infrared saunas is that while they look good and feel good – do they really deliver on promised health benefits? From professional athletes to fibromyalgia patients, countless people stand by far infrared therapy as an effective means to ease medical symptoms and enhance overall wellness. Today, luxury infrared saunas not only provide a private sanctuary and gateway to relaxation, but also incorporate eco-friendly features to create the ultimate… READ MORE
May 31, 2010The Morning Glory Café
Whether you’re craving a free-range omelet with garden-fresh tomatoes and an organic latte, or want to tantalize your taste buds with a tender grass-fed steak and a side of goat cheese mashed potatoes, The Morning Glory Café serves mouthwatering dishes that are made from the best local, sustainable, and organic ingredients available. Offering delectable options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, The Morning Glory is a favorite destination for healthy, eco-friendly dining in Black Mountain and… READ MORE
May 27, 2010The System of Rice Intensification (SRI)
Rice is an essential part of cuisine in many countries – especially when it comes to preparing an array of international dishes. As you settle into the latest green restaurant or want to embrace a more ecologically sound method of cooking, consider an approach that has taken more than 30 years to cultivate. The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) involves methods that alter the way rice is typically grown. In the end, you… READ MORE
Apr 9, 2010Buttermilk Spa
As your daily stresses accumulate, they can leave you feeling heavy, tired and even depressed. Stress can cause a whole host of problems if it’s not properly dealt with and relieved on a regular basis. The pampering, relaxing Buttermilk Spa in the Hudson Valley can help – and they take pride in paying special attention to their impact on the environment.
Where Stress Meets its Match
The total-body relaxation waiting for you at Buttermilk Spa is a… READ MORE
Mar 24, 2010GreenBliss EcoSpa
Everybody deserves a little pampering – and GreenBliss brings the luxurious eco spa experience directly to you! Whether you’re relaxing with friends, hosting a corporate event, or just in need of personal rejuvenation, GreenBliss will customize the perfect eco-friendly spa package with premium chemical-free products.
Eco-Conscience Initiatives
From purchasing supplies to allocating profits, GreenBliss strives to provide the most luxurious spa experience with the least amount of impact to the environment. This means only using products that… READ MORE
Mar 16, 2010Monin Gourmet Flavorings
Little luxuries are some of the most important – whether it’s stirring rich and delicious Hazelnut-flavored syrup into your morning coffee or adding a white chocolate sauce to your favorite sinful desert. Monin Gourmet Flavorings provides a whole line of these little luxuries that will make a difference at family dinners, coffee or tea time, or for special occasions.
About the Products:
Monin is probably most famous for their line of syrups – more than 100… READ MORE
Mar 5, 2010Youthology: Providing an Eco-Friendly Oasis of Health Whether you're battling the effects of aging or simply rejuvenating the body, atmosphere plays an important role in health and healing. According to Dr. Lisa Hogan, founder and medical director of Youthology in North Carolina, green design provides a healthier and more soothing setting for patients and staff. Using her personal philosophy as a driving force, Hogan established the first eco-friendly medical office in North Carolina to seek LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification with the US… READ MORE
Feb 25, 2010BsaB
Providing an escape from everyday tensions, eco-friendly aromatherapy in the form of candles and essential oils has the power to relax your mind and free your body. Offering a variety of high-quality products with natural ingredients, BsaB embraces an impressive collection of green business practices, including a goal to become 100% self-sufficient and carbon neutral.
An Eco-Friendly Commitment
From the eye-catching design of honey-scented beeswax coral creations to the uniquely scented coconut shell soy candles, BsaB helps achieve… READ MORE
Feb 23, 2010Eco-Friendly Soaps and Organic Body Scrubs
Eco-friendly soaps and bathing products are widely available these days, but some of the best (and most creative) organic and natural soap selections that we’ve found are from the crafty folks at Etsy. From exotic flavors to stunning colors and textures, Etsy’s eco-conscious soapmakers offer an exciting variety of rich creams, scrubs, and bars that are as good for the earth as they are for your skin!
Yummy Suds
Luscious chocolate, sensual berries, and soothing honey are… READ MORE
Feb 23, 2010Nusta Spa
Stretching across nearly 5,000 square feet, the Nusta Spa located in downtown Washington, DC provides a luxurious haven for people seeking customized spa services from an eco-friendly business. Awarded LEED Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council, Nusta Spa serves as an excellent example for spas looking to follow efficient, healthy green building standards.
Eco-Friendly Spa Features
You may be wondering why Nusta Spa has earned high praise from the U.S. Green Building Council. Besides earning… READ MORE
Feb 12, 2010GoodOnYa
For the healthy shopper looking for a satisfying boost in nutrition, you might want to take a look into the GoodOnYa selection of organic nutrition bars. With the motto, "Every Ingredient Matters," each organic ingredient serves a nutritional purpose. To boot, the company sends out their tasty morsels of goodness in cutting-edge green packaging. In the end, you wind up munching on a combination protein, fiber, energy snack bar that essentially creates the ultimate nutrition… READ MORE
Feb 10, 2010Achieve Balance Inside & Out
Eco-friendly yoga gear is the perfect companion to your workout. Whether your goal is improved health, less stress, or personal harmony, chemical and toxin-free yoga accessories will enhance your results without disturbing the environment.
Kulae offers a range of eco-friendly products designed to provide you with ultimate comfort and an all-natural yoga workout. All Kulae yoga gear and accessories are recyclable, biodegradable, and are free of harmful toxins like BPA, PVC, and cadmium, as well… READ MORE
Jan 12, 2010Eco-Friendly Cosmetics Must-Haves Not too long ago, most people thought that being eco-friendly came with a lot of sacrifices – beauty being one of them. Since then, many companies have stepped up and started creating more eco-friendly products so that there’s no sacrifice at all. In fact, you’re perfectly able to bask luxuriously in the finest cosmetics and still be environmentally conscious. Let’s take a look at 5 eco-friendly cosmetics must-haves.
1. Peace Keeper Nail Paint –… READ MORE
Jan 6, 2010The Sandpearl Resort Spa
There's a gem sparkling amongst a sea of beachside activities and luxury pampering in Clearwater, Florida, where restorative ocean-inspired spa therapies and rejuvenating packages are found in an eco-friendly resort setting. The Sandpearl Resort Spa is housed in the first resort built on Clearwater Beach in the last 25 years – already earning a worthy buzz as one of the top establishments in the world.
Eco-Friendly Features
With energy-efficient and environmentally conscious features, the Sandpearl Resort is… READ MORE
Jan 5, 2010Healthy Snack Machines
Sugar-laden sodas and preservative packed candies move over – green and nutritious snacks take the front seat with h.u.m.a.n. Healthy Vending. These new generations of snack machines aim to improve health, decrease obesity rates, and offer a nutritious alternative to snacking at work, at school, and on the go.
About H.U.M.A.N.
“Helping unite man and nutrition” is the mission that drives Healthy Vending. By placing Healthy Vending machines in places that would otherwise offer less nutritious… READ MORE
Jan 5, 2010Allison's Gourmet Organic Bakery
Winning accolades for Best Brownie of the Month Club and Favorite Online Bakery, Allison's Gourmet offers an incredible selection of sweet treats and beverages – made with the very best in organic and fair-trade ingredients. What started as an online bakery serving up cookies in 1997, has catapulted into a confectioner's dream, earning rave reviews in Vegetarian Times, VegNews Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal, and receiving the celebrity seal of approval from the likes… READ MORE
Dec 16, 2009Eco-Friendly Stress Relief
Stress is a dangerous thing – it dramatically increases your risk for heart conditions and stroke, weight gain and diabetes. Being under continuous stress can wreak havoc on your body and mind, but with today’s busy lifestyle, stress seems to be the norm. Eco-friendly stress relief comes to the rescue with products that actually work to reduce your stress and leave you feeling calm and collected.
Scented Soy Candles
Sneak away to a calm… READ MORE
Dec 7, 2009Compagnie de Provence: Organic Bath and Body Products
Don't you think it's time to treat your body to the relaxing scent of organic lavender or the cleansing power of shower gels containing olive oil and wheat germ extract? Blending natural and organic ingredients in their line of bath and body products, Compagnie de Provence offers an array of luxurious hand cleansers, body creams, bar soaps, scrubs, and lotions.
The BIO Collection
The BIO collection of organic, Ecocert-certified products uses natural, vegetable, and pure ingredients that… READ MORE
Sep 21, 2009Crete's Culinary Sanctuaries
“Hotels don’t make a place special. The residents and natural beauty do,” says Nikki Rose, founder of Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries, an innovative program of sustainable agro-tourism that works to preserve the growing traditions, foods, and cultural practices of this wonderful Greek island. The pleasures of travel are deepened when tourists act responsibly as visitors to ecologically fragile landscapes. But while the overdevelopment of many popular travel destinations has created a host of eco-alternatives, true sustainability… READ MORE
Sep 21, 2009Alice Waters
What began as a love of culture turned into a passion for food…shortly after attaining her degree in French Cultural Studies, Alice Waters spent an inspiring year immersing herself in the lifestyle she studied. During her time in France, Alice discovered her true calling. She returned to the states and began her quest to bring back a forgotten tradition - simple, pure ingredients that create healthy and tasteful mealtimes.
Chez Panisse
Since opening its doors in 1971,… READ MORE
Feb 21, 2009The Experience of Living “A space cannot be truly beautiful unless it functions in harmony with who we are… it’s about pleasure: discovering what pleases us and creating an environment that will celebrate those qualities and sustain us.” – ClodaghAccording to Clodagh’s vision statement, total design is about serenity and simplicity, open spaces and clean contemporary lines. YOUR HOME, YOUR SANCTUARY, published by Rizzoli New York, is a newly released book from world acclaimed designer Clodagh. In the book, Clodagh utilizes the “4… READ MORE
Jan 25, 2009Babycakes NYC offers Nationwide Delivery Valentine’s Day isn’t Valentine’s Day unless you get something sweet, scrumptious and delicious from your ‘someone special.’ Unfortunately, this can leave health-conscious and allergy-prone individuals feeling a bit disconnected. If you’re searching for mouth-watering and tasty yet healthy treats for the ones you love on Valentine’s Day, BabyCakes NYC has exactly what you need! BabyCakes NYC features desserts that are:- Gluten and Wheat Free- Casein Free- Refined Sugar Free- … READ MORE
Dec 26, 2008Make your New Years Extra Special with Tsar Nicoulai Caviar If you’re looking to make your holidays a little more special, then you should definitely add some Tsar Nicoulai American caviar to your shopping list.San Francisco-based Tsar Nicoulai is recognized as a leader in sustainable sturgeon production around the world, according to spokeswoman Alicia Engstrom. The company’s proprietary tank-farming techniques have significantly reduced the threat to declining wild stocks, while its use of water from its own natural aquifers and unique recycling programs have made the company truly earth-friendly,… READ MORE
Nov 2, 2008Gilden Tree – A Golden Opportunity to Pamper Yourself From soothing hand and foot treatments to a pampered night in with the girls, the tale of Gilden Tree natural body care products is drenched in passion, culture, dedication, and eco-friendly luxury. Thanks to the vision of co-owners Kumy and Ann Thariani, the American public now benefits from the transformation of a simple terra-cotta pumice stone possessing hundreds of years of Indian sub-continent history to a business focused on natural healing laced with sophistication.
During a five-year stay in… READ MORE
Nov 2, 2008Illumination University: Greening Your Soul For most people, the word “organic” evokes images of nature, free of artificial enhancements. The dictionary meaning of organic, however, is also about “wholism.” Elements fit together harmoniously and are characterized by continuous or natural development. Living the organic life is, in fact, a long-term process that requires us to work towards greater awareness of our place in the global whole. This awareness includes deepening our practices, purchases, and attitudes through education about green options, standards, and possibilities. A… READ MORE
Nov 2, 2008The Sustainable MBA The business of business is to make money. It’s unlikely that will ever change. However, companies and the people who manage them are becoming increasingly aware that to make money in a rapidly changing world and diminishing resources, they need to generate revenue in more environmentally sustainable and socially responsible ways.
So, while the objective of business remains making money, innovative and progressive businesses are starting to adopt a more open management style. Placing greater emphasis on ethical behaviors… READ MORE
Nov 2, 2008Nudo Olive Oil When it comes to green luxury foods, locale is a big deal. Connoisseurs know that just as wines produced in regions like Bordeaux or Burgundy each have their own unique characters, olive oils are also distinctive products of their environments. While it’s easy enough to compare, for example, a Tuscan and a Sicilian olive oil, the Nudo Company takes this concept one step further by intimately acquainting customers with its individual groves in the foothills of the Italian Sibillini… READ MORE
Nov 1, 2008Bringing Good Food to You…Wherever You Are Do you have time to find and prepare organic produce, free-range poultry, and grass-fed pastured meats for your family, three meals per day and seven days per week? Not many people do, but that doesn’t mean they wouldn’t enjoy the option. Enter Healthy Chef Creations, based in Winter Park, Florida. Owner and Executive Chef John Procacci has created a business offering complete organic meals, exquisitely prepared by a professional team of chefs, that get delivered to your home—anywhere in… READ MORE
Nov 1, 2008Use Your Soap… And Plant It, Too! Skin is the body’s largest organ. It’s porous, the gateway to your insides. So why would you slather it in petroleum and chemicals? Joshua Onysko, founder and CEO of Pangea Organics Ecocentric Bodycare, understands the delicate nature of skin and reminds us, “the products your skin isn’t absorbing are washing down the drain and into the ecosystem. Imagine the impact of showers every morning!” That’s why he created skin care products that are truly organic.
Onysko tries to tell… READ MORE
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