How Green Is That … Toilet Paper?
When it comes to toilet paper, what you wipe with matters. We look at four toilet paper brands that stack up environmentally, from tube-free rolls to bamboo bathroom tissue.
May 2011
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
There’s no doubt the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is comprised of millions of tons of trash—most of it plastic—but is it “twice the size of Texas?”
Moving Forward
The tragic tsunami in Japan last March revealed the persistent dangers of nuclear power. Communities called transition towns are finding ways to bypass dangerous forms of energy—creating their own biofuels, growing their own local food supplies and relying on shared community skills.
Treading Lightly: An Interview with “No Impact Man’’ Colin Beavan
Colin “No Impact Man” Beavan spent a year living in New York City with his family with near-zero impact on the environment. He shares with E how he managed that year-long experiment and his hopes for the environmental movement.
Gearing up for Summer
Tote bag-worthy finds, including boredom-busting board games, recycled luggage tags, stylish grill gear, vibrant organic beach towels, colorful iPad sleeves and travel towels.
App Happy
E picks four green apps that can help you: discover toxic ingredients, animal products and company track records; find healthier alternatives; and locate the nearest organic brewery.
Slow Me the Money
Slow Money is dedicated to connecting investors to their local economies by marshaling financial resources to invest in small, local food enterprises…
Prepping for a Rocky Future
A Q&A with Chris Martenson on preparing for financial and environmental uncertainties…
Family Explorers
One of the best ways to introduce children to the great outdoors is to take them camping. As with other learning experiences, it’s best to start small, hiking in nearby woods or pitching a tent in the backyard.
Concrete Garden
A review of Your Farm in the City: An Urban Dweller’s Guide to Growing Food and Raising Animals by Lisa Taylor