According to an analysis by researchers at the University of Oklahoma, most health concerned organic shoppers believe glass packaging keeps the true flavor, taste and purity of a food product. Glass continued…
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Wal-Mart Buying Illegal Russian Wood to Make Products for US Market Report Alleges
We’ve been following an interesting story involving retail giant Wal-Mart. The environmental watchdog group the Environmental Investigation Agency released a report earlier this month providing a detailed account of Wal-Mart’s acquisition of wood and the…
Whole Living Magazine Thanksgiving Ideas
Still searching for some yummy sustainable sides for Thanksgiving dinner this Thursday? Look no further than the November issue of Whole Living magazine. Regular readers know I’m a big fan of Whole Living…
A Product Paper Towel Manufacturers Don’t Want You to Know About
I was out looking for interesting products as I often do and I happened upon an item at Sam’s Club that made me do a double take. Ecolab Proforce Reusable Foodservice Towels was the item that…
K-Cups Single Use Coffee Packaging Generate Significant Waste
Interesting story in the NYT last week regarding the increasingly popular single use coffee pods known as K-Cups for Keurig coffee machines. K-Cups are designed to be single use servings of coffee and are small plastic…
trader joes toothpaste deodorant & soap
Three personal care products from Trader Joe’s Shine Three products from Trader Joe’s stores have found their way into my life on a daily basis. Now mind you these may not be the most…
Scotts Miracle-Gro Lawsuit Against TerraCycle a Big Mistake
Scotts Miracle-Gro made a mistake when it filed a 173 page lawsuit against the small New Jersey organic plant food company, TerraCycle®. As reported back in April, Scotts Miracle-Gro’s suit alleges among other things false…
Francis Ford Coppola Wine to be Sold in Single Serve Plastic Cups
Francis Ford Coppola Rosso and Bianco wines are being sold in single serve plastic cups. The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported in an interview with Coppola that he is already selling the wines in single serve…
Apple iTunes Ingeo Gift Card
Apple has introduced a new prepaid gift card for its popular iTunes music service made from plant-based plastic. A reader spotted the new card at a Best Buy store and sent us a…
Growing Number of Restaurants Offering Tap Water Only
Forget imported water from Fiji or Norway, more and more restaurants across the country are offering only tap water to customers. The move comes as consumers and restaurateurs alike are realizing the…