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- Popular terms are green, eco-friendly, Earth-friendly, organic
- Increasing in worldwide popularityCNN: All About: `Green' Shopping (December 24, 2007)
- Products are widely available
- Established brands offer organic and natural options
- Usually priced higher than conventionally manufactured goods
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With consumers growing more aware of environmental problems, green shopping is increasing in popularity. These days, it's possible to buy a wide array of Earth-friendly products. Ranging from baby items to fine wines, the modern day shopper can stock his or her whole lives with low-impact goods. Manufacturers may adopt fair trade and wage agreements, use minimal impact and recycled packaging, or create items with certified organic components. The goal is to make products that don't harm the environment. However, there is disagreement among experts as to green shopping's efficacy at reducing climate change and resource consumption.CNN: All About: `Green' Shopping (December 24, 2007)
What's Out There?
- Green fashion
- Organic baby food
- Organic sneakers
- Natural cosmetics
- Eco-friendly home and garden products
- Natural construction supplies
- Furniture
- Recycled paper products
Don't Be Fooled
Some bad business practices may expose customers to misleading language and labeling.MSN Money: Are `Green' Products Really Green? (April 18, 2008) Do research before spending your money, shop at reputable stores, look for certifications and read trustworthy shopping guides.Certifications
- Energy Star: AppliancesEnergyStar.org: Appliance Info
- Fair Trade, USDA Organic: Agricultural productsFair Trade: Information and shopping guide USDA Organic government website: Government organic foods information
- FSC Certified: Wood productsFSC.org: Buying advice for wooden items
- Green Seal: Products, businesses, and hotelsGreenSeal.org: Information about the Green Seal program MSN Money: Are `Green' Products Really Green?(April 18, 2008)
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Eco Friendly Lighting bulb In california? 2 AnswersHello, Eco friendly lighting provides an actual reduction in total cost of lighting including the electrical utility cost attributable to lighting.so i would li... read more
How to build an eco-friendly home? 3 AnswersI saw this one on tv and thought the idea (and design) was frikin kick @$$. http://weburbanist.com/2008/05/26/cargo-container-homes-and-offices/ A website with... read more -
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Panty Liner? Phallic Art? No, It's Eco-Spoon for the Insane
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How can I reduce my addiction to cheap clothes?
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LAST CHANCE to Win a NYC Skyline Mirror Made from Recycled Records!
Green Depot makes my eco-conscious shopping easier. Personally, i like the cleaning products on tap. I can get refills of Green Depot’s line of cleaning products dispensed from bar taps near the entry of the store. It’s [...]ayvind | http://www.inhabitat.com/ Original | Permalink (November 18, 2009 10:26 PM) -
Ford Fusion Named Motor Trend Car of the Year
[...] probably expect there to be a 4 cyl. eco-boost awd (perhaps “SVT”) version soon and eventually to have the 4 eco’s replace the 6’s all together. I doubt there is alot of cross-shopping b/t the taurus and fusion but the [...]rnc | http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/ Original | Permalink (November 17, 2009 08:17 PM) -
General debate, November 17, 2009
[...] fact you use a ‘green’ shopping bag..? but what are you putting in [...] interested? Fine. Go ahead and eschew these eco-heretical lifestyle choices; .. .. just don’t [...] our personal choices as a salve for eco-destruction .. .. is not only misguided .. [...]phil u | http://blog.greens.org.nz/ Original | Permalink (November 17, 2009 07:07 PM)
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Panty Liner? Phallic Art? No, It's Eco-Spoon for the Insane
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User Recommended Links for Eco Shopping | Suggest a Link
Advice for navigating the wild world of products with eco-claims | Grist | Grist Feature | 28 Jan 2008This is a good 'how to' filter what's really green, and what's a sheme...
www.grist.org Recommended by kurtyd on February 6, 2008YouTube - Sundance Project GreenhouseQuick video about Project Greenhouse at Sundance--ecoluxe goods.
www.youtube.com Recommended by tracy on February 11, 2008OrganicStyle.com - The Art of Living in BalanceEco-friendly apparel, gifts, flowers, bed and bath products and much more!
www.OrganicStyle.com Recommended by organicstyle on February 19, 2008Alternative EverythingIntelligent blog on alternatives in everything: science, food, clothing, health, architecture.
alteverything.wordpress.com Recommended by thetawave on March 19, 2008New organic bedding by Under the Canopy, Area, Plover and Amenity | Gorgeous and Green, Organic, Eco, Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Living at Sprig.comGreat roundup of beautiful bedding all made from 100% certified organic cotton.
sprig.com Recommended by jeanne on April 16, 2008Is the credit crunch killing green shopping? - News at SmartPlanet.comwww.smartplanet.com Recommended by darcy logan on July 12, 2008 -



