October is Fair Trade Month and to celebrate, Fair Trade USA has released the Fair Trade Finder app. It’s free and easy to use.
In addition, the folks at Fair Trade USA have sent along a goodie bag full of Fair Trade items for one lucky reader.
King Estate Winery’s Massive Solar Power System
October 19, 2011 By
After five years of planning, King Estate Winery is about to install the largest solar power system at a winery in the Pacific Northwest.
FDA is Working for Salt Reduction in Foods
October 19, 2011 By
The FDA is looking to lower to salt content of prepackaged and manufactured food as a way to help reduce people’s salt intake. They would like to:
What Does Driving Green Really Mean?
October 19, 2011 By
What does it mean to drive greener? In honor of our featured guest, John Voelcker, Sr. Editor of GreenCarReports.com, we did a poll on our facebook page this week about what folks thought was the greenest type of car available now: Electric, Hybrid, Biodiesel, or High-Mileage/Fuel-Efficient Gas Cars? Take the poll here, then listen to the show and get John’s take on it
Peanut Butter Prices Rising Due to Climate Change
October 18, 2011 By
Jeannie wrote about peanut butter becoming more scarce a couple months ago. As she noted at the time, incredible U.S. drought was the cause of this. These are just some of the effects of global warming that we have been warned about for decades, of course.
Now, with scarcity, prices rise. The Wall Street Journal reported last week that several major peanut butter brands are raising prices, considerably.
Pumpkin Green Smoothie
October 18, 2011 By
It’s a super green smoothie with a seasonal pumpkin twist!
Guide to Stainless Steel
October 18, 2011 By
Stainless steel is one of the most prevalent materials in today’s kitchens. It’s used in everything from cookware to appliances to dishware to flatware, but how do you choose the right stainless steel products, and is it safe?
