Des Plaines, Illinois – The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) has just announced a new resource for anyone looking at green renovation. The site is called GreenRemodeling.org. The site is not just for trades people, but for homeowners too. It's set up as a clearinghouse of ...

CALGARY – Volvo is planning to add environmentally-friendly textiles to its record of socially conscious car design. New models are now going to have standard seating fabric that is safe for you and your family. The new fabrics will be based on Oeko-Tex, a new textile standard introduced in the 90's. ...

PARIS – A popular clothing chain in France has been forced to remove Chinese-made boots and shoes. Etam has also cut all commercial ties with the Chinese supplier and has forbid its other suppliers from using the suspected chemical antagonist. The footwear was treated with an anti-fungal agent called dimethylfumarate, ...

After my last blog post (and plug for Seventh Generation Baby Wipes), I got an email from Meghan Butler of Seventh Generation! She saw my post on homemade baby wipes (as well as my plug) and alerted me to a new online tool that this company is providing to help ...

While my recipe section will normally feature dishes to tempt the taste buds, I simply couldn't resist this non-food recipe. It was sent to me by Andrea Van Nes, a member of my extended family. Andrea is a busy mother of 2 (soon to be 3) who knows about allergies. ...