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Comparing High End Air Mattresses, a product review of two companies: Select Comfort® versus Natural Form® beds

October 29, 2010 by Caryn Talty Comments14 Comments »

Natural Form Bed

I was recently asked to provide a review of the Natural Form® bed system. I am a longtime owner of a Select Comfort® bed, so I felt that I was more than qualified to review an air mattress, after all I have owned one for several years. As a matter of fact, my husband and I have many family members who own them. If you are currently shopping for an air mattress you may find my experiences with both of these mattress brands valuable to you in your decision making process. …continue reading »

Eco Friendly Fibers, not always Allergy Friendly

April 20, 2009 by Karen Blue Comments1 Comment »

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The environmental movement has produced some wonderful and creative ideas, to help our planet. Eco friendly fabrics made from hemp, bamboo, corn or milk have been part of this movement. These fibers for the extremely sensitive can, and have caused problems for people with skin sensitivities. There are chairs filled with soy and plastics that can be made from corn that are not always clearly marked. …continue reading »

An Eco-Friendly Way to Wrap Your Sandwich

May 9, 2008 by Elaine Luther Comments1 Comment »

Small Object Sandwich Wrap

I remember hearing with shock that as a kid, my mom had to wrap her sandwiches in, get this — waxed paper! Not only did they not have Ziplocks, they didn’t even have Baggies!

In my search for a better solution to plastic I ran across a really cool craft idea that solves the problem of wasting money on bags that you only use once and helps out the environment too. …continue reading »

Algae: A Viable Alternative to Corn-based Ethanol

May 8, 2008 by Caryn Talty CommentsBe the first to comment on this article! »

Check out this alternative to corn-produced ethanol. It is not as widely publicized in the news, but may be a more economical and productive way to reduce energy costs in the future!

Founded by MIT chemist Isaac Berzin in 2001, GreenFuel Technologies of Cambridge, Massachusetts, has developed a process that:

“uses a portfolio of technologies to profitably recycle CO2 from smokestack, fermentation, and geothermal gases via naturally occurring species of algae.”

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Exhibit: Living Green in a Smart Home

April 27, 2008 by Tomas Mackevicius CommentsBe the first to comment on this article! »

Green and Smart Home

The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago announced a first-of-its-kind exhibit – Smart Home: Green + Wired – to showcase the latest trends in “green” living. The exhibit, sponsored by ComEd, will be a functioning, three-story modular and sustainable “green” home in its own backyard to showcase the ways, big and small, that people can make eco-friendly living a part of their lives – and to highlight unique home technologies for the 21st century. A 2,500 square-foot modular house on MSI’s campus will be open to the public for guided tours from May 8, 2008, to Jan. 4, 2009. …continue reading »

Finding Green Gluten and Corn-free Cosmetics and Personal Products

April 22, 2008 by Caryn Talty Comments18 Comments »

makeup.jpgIf you have issues with sensitive skin, and especially if you have recently been diagnosed with allergies or intolerances, you may want to take a long look at your soaps, deodorants, perfumes, and cosmetics bag and perhaps do a little purging this weekend. Many favorite name brand cosmetics and personal products are full of common allergens and known cancer causing toxins. After having had a few strange reactions after using popular drugstore brands over the years I finally switched to high end cosmetics only to find that even those irritated my skin. I soon became an occasional makeup wearer, but now there are better options available for women with sensitive skin and known allergies. Not only will your complexion improve, and your confidence, but you may actually feel healthier too. …continue reading »

Green Home Experts open their doors in Oak Park

February 19, 2008 by Elaine Luther Comments2 Comments »

Green Home Experts

If you are worried about the over-use of chemicals in your home then you should check out Green Home Experts, located at 823 S. Oak Park Avenue in Oak Park, Illinois. Owned by Maria Onesto Moran, this store is part of a new breed of hardware stores. They offer building supplies and home products that are environmentally friendly. So the next time you decide to do a little remodeling or home improvement check out some of their eco-friendly flooring, paints, insulation, water fixtures, counter tops, cabinets, mattresses, and more. Those that are just looking for small ticket items will happily find fluorescent light bulbs, non-toxic cleaning products, organic fabrics, and eco-friendly garden supplies. Open Tuesday through Sunday, Green Home Experts offer consultation services for architects, designers, decorators and contractors. Just contact the store for more details. …continue reading »