EcoMetro

I finally had a chance to drop in to Goods for the Planet , a kind of mercantile for greenies. I really liked it! In terms of their products, they begin where PCC leaves off. I really appreciate that they offer very practical goods, which they have pre-screened for enviro bonafides. It’s nice to be in...

I was a vegetarian for many years, but we are raising Banana (my 18-month old) as an omnivore (wanna know why?) I still like the convenience, taste and health aspects of soy-based “meat alternatives.” Veggie burgers, soy brats and ground “beef” – yum!! I incorporate them into my favorite recipes – stir...

Ancient mid-fall traditions paid homage to the sustenance of the Earth – so it’s appropriate to remember that heritage and enjoy the fruits of our labor. But this year it seems everyone is spazzing about sugar, more than ever. But is candy in and of itself un-green? As with everything, it depends on...

A few months ago, I wrote about the concerns of plastic sippy cups and bottles on my Green Parenting site . I featured Kleen Kanteen stainless steel alternatives (available at REI ), and folks were asking about other options. My fellow green parenting blogger at Grizzlybird.net -- a family that's...

At the turn of each season, I pull out a favorite book of mine to ruminate on the relevance of the time: “Celestially Auspicious Occasions, Seasons, Cycles and Celebrations” by Donna Henes . I love to soak up the history of celebrating the shorter, longer, hotter, colder seasons. As we fall into Autumn...