By Lucille Chi •
February 27, 2009
Last season we gave away an earth friendly yoga mat from Gaiam. Now we are back with a contest to win this 
recycled plastic, floral patterned, reversible all-weather floor mat.
This truly is a product that gives back:
“Make any room, whether indoors or out, that much more inviting. Our recycled plastic floor mats are handcrafted by Thai artisans who receive a fair wage for their craft. Made entirely from spent soda bottles, the durable multicolored polypropylene strands stand up to foot traffic in mudrooms, kitchens, or anywhere else there are plenty of comings and goings.” Made with love in Thailand.
Win this Free Floral Floor Mat ~
By Jennifer Lance •
July 8, 2008
With the explosion of organic baby clothing on the market, it is getting difficult to tell one company from another. Offering organic cotton clothing for little ones is great, and many major retailers, like Pottery Barn Kids, have jumped on the bandwagon. Still, not all organic kids clothing companies are created equal. Social responsibility is a integral ingredient to any green company.
Chapter One Organics produces fun, modern and organic baby and toddler clothes from sustainable materials, including onesies, tops, bottoms, rompers, dresses, bibs and blankets. Not only do they make cute organic clothes for little ones, but their line is made by US women of who have had significant barriers to employment. These women are trained to develop skills that enable them to earn fair wages, establish careers, learn work habits, and care for their families. Furthermore, Chapter One Organics is an approved member of Co-op America, a national nonprofit consumer organization, promoting environmental sustainability, social justice, and economic justice.
By Alicia Erickson •
August 23, 2007
How do we celebrate the "labor" in next weekend’s holiday? Labor Day typically brings to mind BBQ’s, three-day sales and the last celebrations of summer. Yet this holiday was created for the working man, a day to celebrate camaraderie and spirit within trade and labor organizations, and a day of rest and respect for those who labor through the remaining year. These organizations helped to bring labor rights to working people such as the
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