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Waylon takes time to think about others and finds out what Fair Trade gifts to shop for this season.

Have a Mindful, Green Halloween (Start with Fair Trade Chocolate and Eco-Friendly Costumes). »

It’s estimated that in the U.S., we spend $5 billion dollars on costumes, candy and decorations for Halloween. Imagine the impact upon our wallets…

American Apparel Now Selling…Dr. Bronner’s Soaps? »

My thoughts of American Apparel are like a tennis match within my brain. I love them. I love them not. And back and forth…

elephant journal’s Walk the Talk Award: Fair Trade Sports »

“The mindful life,” elephant’s slogan since 2002, was chosen because it blurs the line beween environmentally-responsible everyday actions and being present and awake to…

A Surprisingly Green All Points West Music and Arts Festival. »

This past weekend, I worked for Sambazon at the All Points West Music and Arts Festival at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ.…

Green Gifts: Tote your Whole Paycheck to Whole Foods. [lol] »

Well, maybe it ain't quite laugh-out-loud [lol], but it's close. Tote this er...tote to Whole Foods, and count the funny expressions and icebreakin' conversations…

video: Consume & Save the World? This is a job for…Americans! Tommy Rosen tames the Capitalism Beast @ Eco Gift’s Xmas Xpo. »

Tommy Rosen, founder of Eco Gift, and his wife/boss, yoga teacher Kia Miller, are two of the kindest, coolest people I've met. Recently, at the LOHAS…

The mindful life…with teens in tow. »

Being a parent comes with a unique set of…adventures…even more so when trying to be a mindful parent,  raising children you hope will turn…

Who’s the Fair-Tradest of them All…Green Mountain Coffee? »



Rick Peyser of Green Mountain Coffee

B corporations »

Advertisers are great at convincing people to buy things—they get paid for it, after all. So how can we trust a company when it…











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    2. The Dhamma Brothers: East meets West in the Deep South
    3. Barack Obama: The Audacity of Hope: my latino vote
    4. A Boulder Newbie with a LOHAS Background Explores Naturally Boulder Days 2008.
    5. Alice Walker's Letter to President-elect Obama.
    6. "Yes We Can" lifted Obama's campaign, back in the day. And now, "It's a New Day." will.i.am does it again.
    7. Lifting the "Body Burden": How to Fight Toxic Exposure and Protect Your Home from Dangerous Chems
    8. Photos of Obama, Biden and Families as They Wait for Election Night Results.
    9. Mayor Bloomberg’s Controversial Planned Plastic Bag Fee in New York City.
    10. Truthout: Ted Kennedy's Healthcare Manifesto to Obama. Washington Post.
    11. Thank You: a community saves elephant journal dot com from the brink.
    12. Izembek National Wildlife Refuge: (another) road to nowhere?
    13. Book review: Defining Moments in Science
    14. Duke Chronicle: Youth voters tune in, turn out in 2008
    15. Al Gore New York Times' Op Ed to President-elect Barack Obama: Energy - Global Warming = Economy.
    16. Two Rape / Sexual Assault incidents in Boulder in last week. What to do to stay Safe.
    17. UPDATE Olbermann video: Redefining Marriage is a Good Thing. As Racism ebbs, Bigotry flows. [Three States strike down Gay Marriage, a black lining on last night's silver clouds] [Jon Stewart: "Free at Last, Free at Last—whoah, where you two goin'?!"?
    18. Boulder's Starfish: what's eco jewelry?
    19. Green Team! I don't find it funny, but 9,000,000 viewers can't be wrong. Video.
    20. Christian Science Monitor: a more partisan Palin returns to a poorer Alaska; convicted Senator Stevens promises pork, reelection victory in recount.
    21. 55% of Youth Voted in 2008—a low number that somehow is most since 1972. Generation O.
    22. Mary Taylor's Eco-Kitchen: GMOs, Hybrids and Heirlooms.
    23. The Oil + Water Project. Videos.
    24. Obama Family wants a Rescue Puppy? Video.
    25. Want to Feel Good? Do Good. [Volunteerism video via Good Magazine]
    26. Can't decide? Use GoodGuide!
    27. Brush with Fame on Election Day
    28. Polar Bears are going Extinct. Video. [WWF]
    29. Crocs Santa Cruz slip-on shoes are elegant but convenient, relaxed.
    30. In Boulder? Here's what to do with your weekend: Adventure Film Festival.







  • The Dhamma Brothers: East meets West in the Deep South

    The Dhamma Brothers: East meets West in the Deep South