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December 4th, 2008

New Year's Resolution: Beauty From A Local Harvest

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(BRIGHTON, Colorado) -- In the United States, the average grocery store's produce travels nearly 1,500 miles between the farm where it was grown and your refrigerator. Simply put, this is harmful to our health, environment and rural communities. Small and locally owned businesses build a more sustainable and just society. Local products are fresher and healthier and also reduce the carbon footprint due to the minimized transportation needed to get products from the farm to your table. Read more...

October 30th, 2008

Shaman Chocolates introduce Organic Flavors

(Soquel, CA) - Shaman Chocolates is pleased to announce it has expanded its collection of gourmet, organic chocolate bars to include two new flavors. All profits from the sale of the certified organic and Fair Trade Shaman Chocolates help support the Huichol Indians, a tribe living in central western Mexico in the Sierra Madre Mountains, who are said to be the last Indigenous Tribe in North America to have maintained their pre-Columbian traditions. Read more...

October 22nd, 2008

BIODERBE Says 'Open Sesame' to Youthful Skin

(Florence, Italy) -- We know about the health benefits of cooking with sesame oil, but what about the oil's skin care benefits? BIODERBE, an Italian manufacturer of natural skin and hair care products since 1966, is keenly aware of the skin care benefits and offers a new, FDA-approved organic skin care regime, using sesame oil to reduce under-eye puffiness and dark circles. Read more...

September 17th, 2008

Scala Spring/Summer lineup features organic, eco-friendly headwear

(Stockton, CA/New York, NY): Now that Dorfman Pacific’s cool and casual collection of Organic Headwear and Accessories for Men and Women is in stock, environmentally-conscious consumers will no longer be faced with a choice between principles and style.

Made either from luxurious organically-grown cotton or from naturally organic Madagascan raffia, these collections include a range of warm-weather fedoras, sunhats, caps and other popular silhouettes that are ideal for virtually any mood and occasion, many in natural or a selection of gentle colors created using chemical-free mineral or vegetable dyes. Read more...

September 15th, 2008

Midwest Introduces Go Green by Colonial Candle

(Cannon Falls, MN) – Midwest, leading designer and manufacturer of premium Colonial Candle brand of candles and home fragrance products, introduces "Go Green by Colonial Candle," the first 100 percent recycled wax candle collection from a major candle brand produced in a recognized "green" facility, underscoring the company’s continued commitment to the environment, and supporting independent retailers and their customers in their efforts to go green. Read more...

September 2nd, 2008

Organic gift shop opening today

Berwyn — At Mainline Green Home, the merchandise is eco-elegant.

Take for example the line of vases for sale. An old bedspring and empty cobalt-blue wine bottle are combined and elevated to a work of modern art.

The new store in Berwyn's Primary Shops specializes in gifts made from organic materials for babies, teens and adults. Read more...

August 14th, 2008

Melissa Borrell Design introduces Fantasy Shade designs on Eco-Friendly fabric

(Houston) -- Fantasy Shades as featured in the SustainAbility: Design for a Better World Exhibit at the Javits Center during the NYIGF August 16-22 are now available on Eco-Friendly fabric. Vela by 3G Mermet is 100% PVC free fabric is an alternative to the industry standard of PVC coated fiberglass. Vela does not emit toxins into the air and has received the GREENGUARD Certification, which recognizes the low VOCs of the fabric and its contribution to improved indoor air quality and health. Read more...

August 13th, 2008

Derbe Unveils BIODERBE Organic Skin Care Line

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Florence, Italy – Derbe, a leading manufacturer of natural skin and hair care products since 1966, announces the launch of its newest organic skin care collection BIODERBE. Products in the BIODERBE line provide a natural solution to skin care through an innovative combination of organic plants and vitamins. Read more...

August 13th, 2008

Olive Sandwiches adds six Christmas Designs to “Sassy Bite” Family

Gig Harbor, WA: Olive Sandwiches is pleased to announce the addition of six new Christmas-themed organic chocolate bar designs to our Sassy Bite product line. Read more...

August 11th, 2008

Lily Organics Dew Receive Organic Certification Seed to Shelf Skin Care

(Henderson, Colorado) - Lily Organics Dew Fresh, a Colorado-based facial care company, just received Certification as Organic Growers by the Colorado Department of Agriculture. As the handcrafter of 100 percent non-synthetic chemical free skincare, Lily Organics Dew Fresh is the only skincare company in the state to be certified organic growers, positioning it as the preeminent leader in the organic skincare industry and supporting Colorado's environment efforts. Read more...

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