ecomii cuts through the hype and delivers the facts you need for a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle. Our actions have long-term consequences on our health, on our wallet, and on our planet. But it’s not always clear what we can do about it. There are more and more claims, products, and even a new vocabulary is emerging -- words like organic, biodegradable, and shade-grown. But what exactly do they mean and which is best?

ecomii has something for everyone, whether you just recycled your first aluminum can or have a negative carbon footprint. We accept differing motivations. Maybe global warming propels you. Maybe it’s the health of your family. Or perhaps it’s high gas and food prices. Regardless, we'll help you get there.

Recent Blog Entries

  1. Water-wise around the house

    By Marie Oser Posted Wed Dec 9, 2009 2:08pm PST for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments

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    The U.S. population nearly doubled between 1950 and 2000; however, the demand for water during that period more than tripled. Americans now use an average of 100 gallons of water every day, enough to fill 1,600 drinking glasses. ... Read full post »

  2. Green toy safety backfire?

    By Linda Brown-Kuhn Posted Fri Nov 27, 2009 7:43am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 0 Comments

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    The mad rush for holiday toy shopping is on. This can be tricky territory for the eco conscious parent. The bad news — a new law designed to improve toy safety may end up reducing green toy choices. Here’s the scoop: The  Read full post »

  3. Living large in 65 square feet

    By Kirsten Dirksen Posted Wed Nov 25, 2009 10:05am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 5 Comments

    Homes are shrinking in America. After doubling in size since 1960, the national average dropped for the first time in nearly 15 years (by 9%, the size of one average room). But far from this new average of 2,000 plus square feet are the so-cal Read full post »

  4. Five more ways to keep the heat in this winter

    By Loretta White Posted Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:01pm PST for ecomii_healthy_living 2 Comments

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    Want to save money on heating this winter? Here are five steps you can take to keep the heat in. The previous post in the Read full post »

  5. Five simple steps to save

    By Marie Oser Posted Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:51am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 3 Comments

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    Saving energy saves money. And with Americans using a million dollars worth of energy every minute of every day of the year,¹ there are a lot ways to save money through simple, smart and more efficient choices. ... Read full post »

  6. Soy candles’ double purpose

    By Heather O'Neill Posted Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:27am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 3 Comments

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    Jimmyjane is a company that makes many sexy products, but when I planned a romantic getaway recently I knew that there was one that would really put a fire under my man. The company’s Read full post »

  7. Bringing eco sexy back

    By Heather O'Neill Posted Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:58am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 0 Comments

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    While the virtues of organic cotton have been well documented from a farming standpoint, the virtues of wearing organic cotton have been slightly less touted. ... Read full post »

  8. Obama’s one-year environmental review

    By Ted Nelson Posted Mon Nov 9, 2009 7:27am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments

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    On the one-year anniversary of Obama’s election, the New York Times has run Read full post »

  9. Keeping baby clean … and healthy

    By Heather O'Neill Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 1:21am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments

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    What is more precious than your baby? Knowing that your baby is completely chemical-free. We brought some of our littlest road testers on board for the Nascar of bathing events to find the best Read full post »

  10. Insulation: Save money and gain heat

    By Loretta White Posted Wed Nov 4, 2009 7:25am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments

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    Considering a third of a home’s annual costs are spent on heating, it’s worth spending a little on insulation to keep that heat inside. Read full post »

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