EcoSalon Daily Favorite Dec 5, 2008 at 5:00 am by Mike Sowden Canadians Losing Their Bottle: Toronto Bans PlasticYou may have noticed the word "change" being bandied around in recent months. It's one of the keywords of sustainable living. We're all creatures designed for change, which is why we don't cope well with sedentary, stagnant habits (or "modern life", if you're feeling cynical). But with the word comes a certain responsibility. Change is certainly in the air in Toronto, which has just slapped a ban on plastic water bottle sales by 2011. Furthermore, from June 2009 a 5 cent charge will be placed on every plastic supermarket bag - and even biodegradable, compostable bags (the kind increasingly popular for refuse sacks) will be officially nixed. In Toronto, plastic has nowhere to shine. This is admirable work. Urban tumbleweed is a global pestilence and should be a thing of the last century - and considering the non-renewable resources expended in making plastic bottles, some of which contain the profoundly worrying chemical BPA, it's time we consigned our favourite polyethylene habit to the history books. Here, Canada is way ahead of the pack. We've heard of plastic bag bans from around the world, but aside from a few progressive examples, banning plastic bottles is quite ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
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| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Dec 5, 2008 at 5:00 am by Kim Derby I Dare You to Read This Post About Alabama Chanin I already know there's a reader out there who will find this post extravagant, excessive and possibly even outrageous. And if that reader is you, rest assured that I can hear you already. You're saying things like "don't waste our time. It's ridiculous to pay that for a dress or a coat, when the sky is falling and the globe is ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| ARTISAN / ECOSALON HOME Dec 4, 2008 at 7:20 am by Tina McCarthy Mahaguthi: Crafting Towards Social Reform With over 1,000 artisans under its wing in 150 workshops around the globe today, it's hard to believe that Mahaguthi's Craft With a Conscience began with one man's determination to help those in need. Born to a middle class family in Nepal in 1896, Tulsi Mehar was never afraid to speak his mind, openly protesting the oppression of the ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| ARTISAN / ECOSALON HOME Dec 3, 2008 at 9:00 am by Tina McCarthy An Herbal Treat for the Tea Lover on Your List I used to think sending gift sets during the holidays was a feeble attempt at showing that you care. That is, until I saw the Tea Lovers’ Root Basket. Taking a little time to enjoy a soothing cup of ...Read MoreRelated Posts ↓ |
| DECOR / ECOSALON HOME Dec 4, 2008 at 7:15 am by Luanne Bradley Light My Cool Green Fire A crackling fire might be a symbol of domestic warmth and bliss but the pollutants can be so bad for your lungs, some states forbid building open masonry fireplaces in new homes and home remodels. Northern California homeowners like me, with existing brick fireplaces, can't use them any old time we want any longer. The Bay Area Quality ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| DECOR / ECOSALON HOME Dec 3, 2008 at 4:00 pm by Tina McCarthy Coffee Tables for All Tastes How would you describe your taste in furniture? Minimalist? Edgy? Natural? Well, I've found some seriously stylish coffee tables for all decorative preferences. For modern interiors, there's no better look than simply chic. Crafted with wood from sustainable Malaysian forests, the ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Dec 4, 2008 at 7:00 am by Gayla 6 Tips for Staying Centered During the Holidays December is a month of many celebrations. The one celebration that holds a special place in my heart is Winter Solstice. It is this celebration that has, year after year, deepened my connection to the Earth as a glorious planet that is enveloped in a beautiful and mysterious sea of space ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Dec 3, 2008 at 9:00 am by Vanessa Barrington Winter Salad with Persimmons & Spiced Pecans Here’s a festive yet quick-to-make salad for your holiday table. It’s gorgeous and flavorful with lots of contrasting textures and seasonal flavors. This is where you use the short, squat, crisp Fuyu Persimmons as opposed to the pointed, darker orange ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Dec 3, 2008 at 5:00 am by Liz Lewis Inhalers Go Green There’s a change in the air for those with asthma. Come December 31, it’s out with the old and in with a new, improved, and apparently greener inhaler. No longer will the inhalers be powered by CFCs (chlorofluocarbons) which are ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| LIFESTYLE / ECOSALON HOME Dec 3, 2008 at 5:00 am by Susan Chaityn Lebovits Vroom, Woosh, Dig, Sizzle: 15 Best Affordable, Eco-Friendly Toys for the Holidays Earthy friendly toys are hot, which is no surprise considering they’re better for the environment, teach a life lesson, and are often sturdier than the chemical contender. We chatted with manufacturers and parents, scoured the Internet and searched through catalogs to bring you a few of our favorites for the holiday season and beyond. ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |