The best thing about sustainable green practices now is that so many companies in different industries practice it. This includes the beer, wine and spirits industry, of which well are featuring a few.
New Belgium Brewing Company (Fort Collins, CO)
The first wind powered brewery in the United States, New Belgium Brewing promotes beer culture, world-class beer and responsible ways to enjoy beer. Born through the adventures of a boy on a bike, New Belgium Brewing exclusively made and brought Fat Tire to the public. As a sustainable brewery, they make sure that they are alternatively empowered.
Being alternatively empowered means increased
Green Toys
by Louise October 27th, 2009 | Easy Ideas, Shopping
At first, one may not realize that certain toys are more environmentally-friendly than others, but upon further consideration, it is easy to tell that it is possible to make green choices for just about any purchase, including toys! When shopping for toys, keep your eyes out for the following:
Wood - It might seem contradictory to encourage the purchase of wooden toys for the sake of the environment. However, wooden toys are not toxic to the environment like their plastic counterparts. Besides, wooden toys are always classy and can be passed on through generations.
Long-lasting - If you have to go for plastic, think
Wood - It might seem contradictory to encourage the purchase of wooden toys for the sake of the environment. However, wooden toys are not toxic to the environment like their plastic counterparts. Besides, wooden toys are always classy and can be passed on through generations.
Long-lasting - If you have to go for plastic, think
Hawaii’s Other Color
by Jaclyn Abergas October 20th, 2009 | Dining, Easy Ideas, Environment, Shopping, Websites
Hawaii always has been paradise on Earth, with its blue waters and blue skies. But now Hawaii, particularly Honolulu and Kona, has a different color: green. That's right. Honolulu's gone green, and they're getting greener by the minute.
Go green with them as you visit these establishments!
1. Lush USA
If you need bath products or fragrances, visit Lush USA. Lush uses only the freshest organic fruits and vegetables in all their products. Every product is made by hand and uses little to no preservatives and packaging. Their products are all 100 % vegetarian and some are even 70% vegan to give you
Go green with them as you visit these establishments!
1. Lush USA
If you need bath products or fragrances, visit Lush USA. Lush uses only the freshest organic fruits and vegetables in all their products. Every product is made by hand and uses little to no preservatives and packaging. Their products are all 100 % vegetarian and some are even 70% vegan to give you
Golden Path Alchemy: Green Skin Care
by Louise October 5th, 2009 | Shopping, Websites
Most skin care products are loaded with preservatives and are created by companies that discard the importance of using environmentally-friendly ingredients and production methods. Golden Path Alchemy creates products that, unlike their counterparts, are all-natural, handmade, and effective. This company recently was nominated by Green America as one of the top ten green businesses to vote for in its People's Choice Award competition.
The mission of Gold Path Alchemy is "to create holistic herbal skin care to transform your skin, body, and spirit, revealing your radiant beauty." The company has an extremely unique approach to the manufacturing of their
The mission of Gold Path Alchemy is "to create holistic herbal skin care to transform your skin, body, and spirit, revealing your radiant beauty." The company has an extremely unique approach to the manufacturing of their
To Go Green In New York, New York
by Jaclyn Abergas September 30th, 2009 | Dining, Shopping, travel
Going green in New York is not as hard as it seems. You can go out and still live green.
1. 70 Park Avenue Hotel
Part of the Kimpton Hotels, 70 Park Avenue Hotel participates in its Earthcare: Eco Program. As an eco-friendly hotel, they implement a linen and towel re-use program and an extensive recycling program. They use energy efficient light bulbs throughout the hotel. All hotel materials and paper are 100% recycled and use soy-based inks. All the cleaning materials they use are non-toxic and environmentally safe. Participating guests get extra discounts, including using hybrid cars.
70 Park Avenue, New York,
1. 70 Park Avenue Hotel
Part of the Kimpton Hotels, 70 Park Avenue Hotel participates in its Earthcare: Eco Program. As an eco-friendly hotel, they implement a linen and towel re-use program and an extensive recycling program. They use energy efficient light bulbs throughout the hotel. All hotel materials and paper are 100% recycled and use soy-based inks. All the cleaning materials they use are non-toxic and environmentally safe. Participating guests get extra discounts, including using hybrid cars.
70 Park Avenue, New York,
