National News

Greenopia Greens Up the Natural Products Expo West
You know when you go to the supermarket, and people are handing out samples of tiny quiches that are so, so good? And know you shouldn't ask for seconds, but somewhere you're wearing a hat pulled low in line again, hoping the quiche lady doesn't recognize you? Last weekend I played this scenario out times time when I attended the Natural Products Expo West in...

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Health and Wellness

How to Choose the Best Beverage Container for Your Health and the Planet
I recommend the following water bottles, all of which are BPA-free and safe for hot beverages too. Glass Lifefactory Libre Tea Stainless Steel Kleen Kanteen Sigg Steelworks Line ...

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Eats and Drinks

Best Tips for Green or Eco-Friendly Beer this St. Patrick's Day
This is the holiday where people celebrate the green. Why can't we also celebrate the eco-friendly? So before you down your Guinness and chow down on organic St. Paddy's Day eats, take a moment to think about the ways you can green up your St. Patrick's Day alcohol consumption. Need some help? Check out our green tips! First, pick up an organic beer. Want to know...

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National News

THINK City electric cars will offer fast charging in 15 minutes. That quick enough?!
Back in January, THINK electric vehicle company announced that its working with AeroVironment, Inc. (AV) to develop high end charging or fast charging for the THINK City electric vehicle (EV). AV is one of the leaders in fast charging worldwide for electric cars. As you can imagine, this is intended to jump-start the fast-charge infrastructure in the United States....

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National News

The Everyday Green: Angelina Jolie Hits a Farmer's Market!
Okay, so Angelina Jolie may or may not have been recently photographed walking the dirt-covered aisles of a local Hollywood farmer's market. But I got your attention! And that doesn't mean Jennifer Garner, Lisa Bonet, Reese Witherspoon, and Jake Gyllenhaal haven't check out organic apples and peaches along open aired stalls! And more importantly, why do we...

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Ecofashion and Design

Spring Eco Fashion Trend Report: The Little White Dress
Most of us will be very happy with the trends for Spring this year, as within the new looks are a plethora of shapes and colors that women already love. New takes on classic silhouettes, some very feminine hues and patterns, and a scale back on the crazy shoes of the last year make getting dressed up- or down- a joy. Watch this space as we cover a major Spring trend...

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National News

British Petroleum Puts a Green Gloss on Oil
Recently, Greenopia released its updated ranking of "green" oil companies. Now, I know what you're thinking. How can an oil company that produces greenhouse gases and OIL be considered "green"? Rather, we ranked their companies in terms of "responsibly sourced" oil. We looked at which companies were the most progressive, efficient, and transparent environmentally....

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