One of the most important aspects of living an eco-lifestyle is eating healthy. Even though we would all like to eat only organic food, not all of us have access to it, so we have make do with what is provided by our local supermarket.

One thing we need to be aware of when eating non-organically...

Founding Farmers restaurant will be the most green dining spot in Washington, DC, built to meet LEED Gold criteria and to operate as a Certified Green Restaurant. Owned by american family farmers, the restaurant will source fresh from farms and through co-operatives, with sustainable agriculture a...

This is the fourth part of a five-part series comparing three alternatives to the traditional coffee market for the socially responsible consumer: fair trade, direct trade, and Starbuck’s C.A.F.E. program....

Although many are aware of fair trade coffee, fewer are familiar with "direct trade" as an alternative for the ethical coffee consumer. This is the third article in a five-part series that compares fair trade coffee, direct trade coffee, and Starbucks' C.A.F.E. program. This segment explains an...

Here's how to easily make your very own homemade strawberry jam. Since this has step-by-step instructions with photos, and uses only two ingredients, anyone can make it. Here's how......

Last week, the heir to the British throne, HRH Prince Charles, spoke out about Genetically Manipulated crops and their many and varied impacts on food production.

Recognised as an opponent of industrialised agriculture, the Prince's comments come at an opportune time, and will surely re-ignite ...

This is the second article in a five-part series that examines three alternatives for the socially responsible coffee drinker: fair trade, direct trade, and Starbuck’s C.A.F.E. program. This segment compares fair trade coffee to the traditional coffee market and addresses several criticisms that ...

This will take you a minute or two to complete, then you'll have a free sample of organic coffee sent to you. It's a good way to see if organic coffee is for you......

China, India and the Philippines are considering their options....

The U.S. wastes more than a quarter of its available food! Find out what some companies are doing to lower how much food is wasted....

According to DrVino.com, a new Malbec made from organic grapes will be packaged in a TetraPak, a juice-box-like container. The lightweight packaging cuts down on the excess weight that hefty wine bottles contribute, which really adds up during transportation....

The True Morels, Morchella esculenta, elata and semilibera are not only some of the most delicious wild mushrooms in North America but they are also some of the easiest to safely identify....

GT’s Kombucha is an acquired taste and those with a thirst for adventure as well as a reduced carbon footprint can even make the funky elixir at home - but I’ll be sticking with my un-fermented iced tea for the time being....

The first Earth Day in 1970 started what we know today as the modern environmental movement; the event mobilized people of all ages across the country and put our environment's health firmly on the national agenda. It led to the creation of the US Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of...