Shampoo bottles as fertilizer (with biodegradable plastic) by faircompanies on May 14, 2007 As more and more companies are demonstrating, organic plastic is now a viable alternative. Soon, maybe we can choose between …
Green moms don't inhale (or shouldn't) by Kirsten Dirksen on January 19, 2007 “Having a baby is likely to turn parents green.” It sounds ominous, but it’s the title of a UK Cooperative …
Yet another (this time, useful) guide to contaminate less by Nicolás Boullosa on January 12, 2007 Like an allegory of the butterfly effect, there is a link between plastic bags and the trash island floating in …
Diaper wars: cloth vs disposable & now flushables and EC by Kirsten Dirksen on October 30, 2006 Endless rows of diapers on our backyard clothesline were a staple of my childhood. Being the ’70s to the early …
Eco-hotels: from composting to carbon neutral by Kirsten Dirksen on October 11, 2006 At most major hotel chains, it’s become standard to find a note from the “environmental team” asking you to help …