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Eco-friendly Products News

Eco-friendly Products

 
Calling a product "green" can mean that it fits into any of a variety of categories. Primarily, a green product is more eco-friendly than its conventional alternative (i.e. a compact fluorescent light bulb, pictured, is more energy efficient than a regular bulb). A product also may be considered green if it has been made using more environmentally conscious practices, like organic food vs. non-organic food. Another factor that would make a product green would be creating it from something else, or reusing it. An example of this would be jewelry made from old glass bottles, or shoes made from tire rubber. It is a very broad category; there are many more characteristics that can make a product green. See also recycled products and organic products. (Photo: Flickr)

Articles about Eco-friendly Products

  • Why eco-friendly soap is better for your health

    Thu, Aug 16 2012 at 4:17 PM

    Eco-friendly soap isn't just better for the environment, it's good for your skin and you.

  • Remains of the Games: A website for all of your used Olympic furniture needs

    Wed, Aug 15 2012 at 8:00 AM

    Ease the anguish and pain brought on by of the end of the Summer Games by outfitting your home with briefly used furniture installed at London's Olympic Village. Usain Bolt-sized bed, anyone?

  • Host and hostess gifts: The garden party

    Mon, Aug 13 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Because you should probably extend your gratitude to the kind soul who allowed you to commandeer their grill, break a couple of glasses and pass out on their lawn — gift ideas for backyard party-throwing hosts and hostesses.

  • Taking the 'Buy Local' Challenge

    Mon, Aug 13 2012 at 6:52 AM

    With school shopping here and holiday shopping right around the corner, now is the time to think locally when it comes to buying the things we need.

  • Tips for greening your skin and hair care regimen

    Thu, Aug 09 2012 at 2:12 PM

    Here's where to find beauty products that have fewer (or no) harmful chemicals, and how to do it without breaking the bank.

  • Going beyond the dorm: 2012 edition

    Tue, Aug 07 2012 at 3:21 PM

    Are you (or is your baby) heading off to college soon? Consider these 15 unique items ranging from customizable wall art to organic cotton sheet sets (in twin XL, natch) for eco-minded dorm dwellers.

  • The dark side of 5 fake foods

    Sun, Aug 05 2012 at 5:02 PM

    With the introduction of the freaky new imitation chicken, Beyond Meat, the sci-fi future of food is coming to bear. But can we trust food made in the lab, rather than the field?

  • Online grocery coupons for August 2012

    Wed, Aug 01 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Some of the best coupons for natural and organic products to be found online.

  • Pet products to please you and the planet too

    Tue, Jul 31 2012 at 5:33 PM

    We've rounded up some upcycled, Earth-friendly and just generally cool stuff.

  • Cancel your catalogs before the fall onslaught

    Tue, Jul 31 2012 at 2:20 PM

    If you think there are too many back to school catalogs filling your mailbox, just wait a month until the holiday catalogs start to arrive. Or, take action now to stop the holiday catalogs before they start.

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