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.
By Marie Oser for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments
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 »
By Linda Brown-Kuhn for ecomii_healthy_living 0 Comments
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 »
By Kirsten Dirksen 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 »
By Loretta White for ecomii_healthy_living 2 Comments
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 »
By Marie Oser for ecomii_healthy_living 3 Comments
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 »
By Heather O'Neill for ecomii_healthy_living 3 Comments
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 »
By Heather O'Neill for ecomii_healthy_living 0 Comments
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 »
By Ted Nelson for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments
On the one-year anniversary of Obama’s election, the New York Times has run Read full post »
By Heather O'Neill for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments
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 »
By Loretta White for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments
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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