Tree Hugging
While waiting for a table at Wild Mountain Cafe, I heard an interesting conversation between two (also waiting) customers. “I was thinking about buying a Prius.” “Noooooo! Don’t buy a Prius!” “Why? Have you read something?” “I just can’t stand the idea. No more tree huggers in Seattle!” “Oh, you’re not a…tree hugger?” “No. I’m [...]
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Sustainability, Surprise, Success!
I’ve been doing a lot of “what I want” lately. I hope you all don’t mind the quiet too terribly much. One of the things I’ve been doing is making food appear out of nowhere by carefully watering and (naturally) fertilizing my garden. I now have my first self-made food: a radish. I almost have [...]
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How to Be Unethical – and Still Eco-Conscious
During a long bath last night, I got to thinking: Where the hell did this bath bomb come from? Of course, I knew where it had just come from – the top drawer, in a red paper gift wrap that stained my hands something fierce – but I had no idea where had it been [...]
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The Newest Organic Designer is…Pamela Anderson?
Yes, your computer screen is working correctly. Pamela Anderson has teamed up with Richie Rich (half of Heatherette) to create A*Muse, an “eco friendly and animal friendly” clothing line that debuted at the end of September at Air New Zealand Fashion Week. Along with Pam’s no fur policy, the line uses organic and otherwise conscious [...]
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Just Take It Off! – Conspicuous Consumption
Little girl goes shopping by Donncha Chanel handbags! Victoria’s Secret bras! Guess and Joe’s and Diesel jeans!…and if you can’t swing the price, knockoffs! Over the years, I’ve noticed a trend among fashionistas: they care way too much about what everyone else is wearing. Not only do women put too much stock in the size of [...]
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