Archive for the ‘Conscious Consumer’ Category

Becoming a Vegetarian: What are the Challenges?

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

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Becoming a VegetarianBecoming a vegetarian is a big lifestyle change if you are trying to make the transition, especially for the first time. There’s a saying that “you are what you eat”. Indeed, the food you eat plays a big part in identifying who you are.

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The Natural Beauty Hemp Fiber

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

hemp fiberOne of the best kept secrets in the natural fiber clothing category is hemp fiber. We think of wool, cotton, bamboo, silk and linen as the natural fiber choices for Eco friendly clothing. Hemp is also a very nice natural fiber that makes attractive, comfortable clothing while being good to the environment. Hemp used to be the best fiber to make strong long lasting rope for heavy uses in industry, commercial fishing and farming. Now the people at Vayu have found wonderful ways to create clothing for yoga and everyday use with hemp and organic cotton.

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Choose to Eat Locally and Have a Positive Impact

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

The local food movement is gaining popularity around the country as people become more aware of the food they eat, the effect of food on their bodies, and food’s effect on the environment. There are numerous advantages to those who choose to eat locally and buy locally grown food.

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