Green Products on Shine

Have you fallen for greenwashing?

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I think, if given two options, most consumers will opt for the “green” one these days. Am I right?

The problem is, lots of companies are taking advantage of our do-good intentions and making some not-so-green products look planet friendly. The practice is called “greenwashing,” and according to The Seven Sins of Greenwashing, it’s on the rise.

GoodGuide: A powerful tool for concerned consumers

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When we plunk down the extra cash it takes to buy products with labels assuring us we are bringing home a greener, safer, maybe even organic product, we are often taking a leap of faith. The list of ingredients may be shorter than the ones on the chemical-laden products we've been buying for…

Refashion is the new organic

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If you are like me, you sometimes have second thoughts as you buy that fashionable new dress or handbag:

Am I really being good to the planet here? Sure, organic cotton and bamboo are an improvement over their pesticide laden counterparts, but there is a greener and…

Goodbye Carpet, Hello FLOR

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When we moved into our condo three years ago, my husband and I knew that the crappy beige carpet that came with the condo had to go. It was obviously one of the cheapest carpets that the management company could find and install. At first, we looked...