Sustainable

Buy Once, Buy For Life: American Made Sunglasses

Emily Wilson

Everyone needs a good pair of shades, whether to look your coolest or to protect those peepers from sun damage. ...

How To Remove Yourself From The RedPlum Mailing List

Emily Wilson

If you don’t receive a mailbox full of junk mail from RedPlum every day, you are missing out. Okay, not ...

24 Things You Should Not Flush Down The Toilet

Emily Wilson

Chances are that at your house you have running water, flushing toilets, and either a septic tank or city sewer ...

Buy Once, Buy For Life: Women’s Shoes

Emily Wilson

“Without a standard there is no logical basis for making a decision or taking action.” — Joseph Juran. As a ...

Buy Once, Buy For Life: Tools

Emily Wilson

“Quality means doing it right when no one is looking.” ~ Henry Ford I own a lot of tools. Not ...

Buy Once, Buy For Life: Boots

Emily Wilson

“In this age, which believes that there is a short cut to everything, the greatest lesson to be learned is ...

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What Is Polysorbate 80 And Why Should You Avoid It?

Emily Wilson

Our daily lives see us exposed to toxins in many forms. We breathe them in thanks to polluted air, we ...

How to Build a Solar Clothes Dryer

Emily Wilson

Were you thinking I was going to tell you how to build something different? Like, say, an off-grid yet electricity-powered ...

Eco-Friendly, Non-Toxic Air Fresheners

Emily Wilson

Q: I’ve heard that many air fresheners contain toxic chemicals. Are there any green-friendly, non-toxic air fresheners out there, or ...

You Are Not Allowed To Line Dry Your Clothes.

Emily Wilson

Has anyone ever told you that it was illegal to be line drying your clothes outside? If you live in ...

What Containers Are Safe For Freezer Food Storage?

Emily Wilson

I love to cook and when I have the time I make soups, stews and pasta meals in large batches ...

Name Brand Companies Making Paraben-Free Skin Care Products.

Emily Wilson

If the ingredient list on your skin care product includes the words methylparaben, propylparaben, or butylparaben, it’s time for you ...