Consumer Goods

Looking for germs? Start in the kitchen. Cara Huddleston offers simple ways to lessen the bacteria count in your kitchen while promoting eco-friendly energy use.
Is your kitchen green?
When looking for a way to begin going green, start at the bottom with eco-friendly flooring. Bamboo, cork and laminate materials offer a planet appeasing solution.
Tattoos can be beautiful, symbolistic and therapeutic, but they can also present opportunities for hepatitis and toxin exposure from unregulated inks. Get the facts.
Meant to protect consumers from fires, flame-retardant polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDEs) are slowily infiltrating our bodies, waters and wildlife.
Common laundry detergents, dryer sheets and bleaches are hazardous to your loved ones, your home and the environment. Add an alternative to your next load.
We've heard, "pain is beauty," but "toxic is beauty"? Discover what's lurking in your favorite nail polish and which alternatives are best.
Health concerns for people and the planet trump the convenience of plastic bags, wraps and other consumer items.
Shed some light on your favorite outdoor spots with solar fixtures, charged by our most renewable source of energy, the sun.
Pretty packaging and enticing aromas can't mask the health risks linked to the synthetic chemicals found in fragrances.
A fresh coat of paint means refreshing, mood-inducing color. Dip your brush wisely in earth-friendly, chemical-free alternatives.
In the right light everything looks peaceful. Make your home a sanctuary with environmentally friendly soy and beeswax candles.




