Some people are afraid that their social lives will suffer when they eliminate meat and dairy from their diet, since social occasions and food tend to go hand-in-hand. For anyone who has ever thought it is difficult as a vegetarian to dine out, to eat at the home of a non-vegetarian friend, or to find food to eat at parties, I hope this can be a guide and a resource.
1. Be Specific.
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You’ve heard about Fair Trade. You believe in the idea and look for it when you shop. Now it’s time to let others know. From
the passing comment to the big party, here are some ways to introduce your friends and familys to the benefits of Fair Trade:
1. Grab a cup of Fair Trade coffee, tea, hot cocoa or wine with a friend and start a discussion.
2. Give a Fair Trade
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If you have children, you know that they have boundless amounts of energy. It only makes sense to use this energy to power toys, and Zen Design Group has come up with a line of toys that does just that. These "environmentally friendly," kid-powered SEE Toys will be available online September 15.
SEE Toys has created five different kid-powered toys: Dyancar, Dynatiger, Dynafly, Dynashark, and Dynadolphin. SEE stands
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Magazines are a great source of current information on specific topics. There’s an increasing number of green and environmental magazines hitting the newsstands from general lifestyle information to energy and conservation. Subscribing gets you full access to the print edition online, and it’s usually cheaper than buying each issue off the rack.
Plenty Magazine and E: The Environmental Magazine cover general green issues of the day and include special
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Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "do one thing every day that scares you." Until about a month ago, I felt—and I don’t think I’m alone here—that cold showers were pretty scary. I’ve since come to love the refreshing, energy-saving thrill of showering cold. Now, I know that you may never want to try this daring piece of everyday eco-activism. But in case you’re curious, here are the greatest thrills and chills of la douche froide.
The
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Editor’s note: Football season is almost here, so Lighter Footstep’s Chris Baskind shares some tips for greening your tailgate party before the big game. Originally published on August 24, 2007.
Labor Day Weekend is just around the corner — and with it, the football and tailgating season in the United States.
It’s an annual ritual: head out to the game, break out the barbecue, and enjoy an afternoon with friends and family.
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More than 70% of outdoor space in the city of San Francisco is dedicated to vehicle parking. That leaves little space for public activity, public play, and public human parking. This very idea sparked an inspiration in a few young men in San Francisco who decided to intervene by paying the meter to create temporary public parks. Rebar group is what they call themselves and the event is called PARK(ing).
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If you practice yoga, you know personally the benefits to all aspects of your life. Children can also reap these benefits from regular yoga practice. No matter what form of yoga children practice, they will increase their well-being, reduce stress, and purify their little, physical bodies.
There is evidence that special needs children may especially benefit from yoga. For example, often children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Picture yourself living in Italy, Japan, or Mexico. But you’re not in a hotel; you’re in the countryside at the home of some good friends. Talking over lunch, your host passes you a generous helping of fresh, organic food. You know it’s organic because your host grew it himself. In fact, you helped.
If this scenario seems like a dream come true, then you might want to consider World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF). You
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My husband and I went backpacking on the Appalachian Trail for ten days this summer, and we started off eating various energy bars because they were light and provided quick energy. However, we quickly grew tired of convincing ourselves that we actually liked eating them. I’ve never been a fan of bars: to me, they always seem like pathetic versions of what they claim to be. Chocolate-chip cookie dough? Cookies
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This recipe is an inexpensive, seasonal treat that’s almost too good to be true. From “Wildman” Steve Brill’s Wild Vegetarian Cookbook
Late summer brings many treats, but my favorite is ripe wild blackberries. Blackberries are an abundant
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