With everyone trying to put a more green emphasis on their lifestyle, the wedding industry is responding.  When planning your upcoming wedding, here are some great tips to think eco-friendly. Recycled Paper Products:  You use so much paper in wedding planning, from the invitations themselves to thank you notes, RSVP cards, save the dates and napkins.  Why not use 100% recycled paper and products instead?  Companies such as Earthly...

A partnership between the Craft Center at CHF International and the Global Exchange Fair Trade Online Store brings you this beautiful, limited edition, eco-friendly basket from Darfur. Beautifully made using palm grass and natural local dyes, these baskets are one of a kind and simply stunning.  Traditionally used to carry food and water, these brightly colored baskets will be a lovely addition to anyone's home.  Cost,...

The head of the U.N. environment agency, Achim Steiner, stated that a $750 billion Green New Deal could not only revive the world's current dire economies but also protect the environment by adding a tax on oil. On Thursday Steiner revealed that spending should focus on five separate environmental areas such as wind power to create jobs as well as improved energy efficiency for buildings. The Green New Deal was of course inspired by...

Who says you have to go straight-laced when you're going green?  With these 100% organic cotton tie-dyed crew socks no one will ever call you boring and predictable again. Made from 100% certified organic cotton and a bit of elastic, you pick you choice of bold or pastel dye hues with these beautiful socks. Cost, $26 per two...

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced Monday a plan to enlist California's youth into a green jobs program. In his latest eco-friendly efforts, the governor revealed the California Green Corps which will train young adults between 16 and 24 to work in the state's green-tech industry. Schwarzenegger stated at the press conference Monday that he was taking a page out of Obama's book, saying, "It's the kind of program President...