This is a topic that most people would hesitate to discuss. Using deodorants, and switching to a natural, non toxic deodorant. But this is not just a personal body care issue, or a skin care issue, it’s also a hygiene…
The Growth of the Zero Waste Grocery Store
EarthTalk®From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard about “Zero Waste” grocery stores in Europe where everything is sold in bulk and customers bring and fill up their own reusable containers and bags. When will…
Permaculture & Its Critical Role in a Sustainable World
Permaculture, as an agriculture system, is relatively recent. Permaculture has been challenging to succinctly define, so let’s explain it a bit. What is permaculture? Permaculture is a set of principles and a farming system that helps us design integrated whole systems…
The Powerful Benefits of Regenerative Agriculture
EarthTalk®From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What is so-called Regenerative Agriculture and why are environmentalists so bullish on it? — Jess Mancuso, Montgomery, PA Regenerative Agriculture (RA) describes farming and grazing practices that help reverse…
A Guide to Eco friendly Valentine’s Gifts (2024)
The day of love? Valentine’s Day is in a couple of weeks, although ideally – and I’m sure everyone will agree – every day should be a day of love! I thought I’d put together an eco friendly Valentine’s gifts guide for…