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  • Green eyeshadow, as awesome as it is, is probably not the best way to incorporate green in your cosmetics routine.  Here are seven ways to make …

  • Women's personal care can also be green. A single woman may use as many as 16,800 tampons in her lifetime and 2,190 disposable pads in just a year…

  • Many cosmetic companies have made a conscious effort to improve or diminish the impact of their activities on the environment. Companies like Aveda…

  • The average person's beauty routine uses an array of products. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average American produces 4.5…

  • It might sound like an oxymoron but every action does have a consequence and if we're going to consume there are things we can do to be a little…

  • You don't have to buy gadgets to go green. You can make them. MAKE magazine offers up their best tips for going green with little more than elbow…

  • Skip the disposable facial wipes for a good old fashion washcloth or invest in an oscillating facial brush. Purchase a good razor instead of…

  • Green fashion shows are proving that it's easy to be green without sacrificing style or luxury. More designers and manufacturers are putting…

  • Don't just throw away your clothes and fill up landfills. Very worn items that can't be reused can still be recycled. Textiles can be shredded…

  • Nov 26, 2010

    Sell your clothes

    Have a garage sale or if you don't want to do the work, take items in great condition to consignment shops. There are shops that will trade you for…