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100% UV-Free Eco-Tanning
Good for the skin and green on the environment
Want a great looking tan without the fear of wrinkles or skin damage, plus one that’s good for the planet? Step into a private booth at Tan Bella and be gently sprayed with a fine tanning mist. The spray contains absolutely no potentially harmful chemicals or preservatives, and creates a beautiful golden tan in less than one minute.
The tanning solution quickly and evenly covers your entire body. This process is safe, UV-free, and perfect for anyone who wants healthy looking tan skin, without the risk of skin damage. MORE IN LIFESTYLE>>
A Month of Green
Start living green with this month-long guide from myhomeideas.com
1) Fill the dishwasher with every use. Dishwashers use more energy the less they have in them. By running it with only full loads, you could save an estimated 100 pounds of carbon dioxide and $40 per year.
2) Fix leaks! As soon as you spot a leak at your house, fix it or contact your plumber to do so. Fact: Leaky toilets can waste 30 to 50 gallons per day per toilet, and leaky faucets can waste 15 to 20 gallons per day.
3) Take shorter showers. The water used in showers accounts for about 1/5 of the water used indoors. Bonus: Place a low-flow application on your showerhead to decrease the amount of water that comes out. MORE IN GREEN>>
Glass Food Containers
When heated, plastic containers can break down and leach chemicals into food. Reusable, durable lidded glass ones, like Ikea's 365+ line, are safer for your family and the planet. Use them to store leftovers or dry goods like pasta and beans. ikea.com
DIY Cork Trivet
Why buy an expensive cork trivet when you can DIY. 1. Save your corks yourself or ask friends. 2. Find a small wooden picture frame. 3. Remove the glass and any wire or brackets 4. Glue a piece of sturdy cardboard on the back. 5. Arrange and glue the corks harmoniously.
Phil's Five | Indoor Water Saving Tips
Every day the average American can splash, pour and flush between 40 and 130 gallons of water at home. By using more efficient fixtures and checking for leaks, households can reduce water usage by about 30 percent. Next week Phil’s five outdoor water saving tips.
1) Never use your toilet as a wastebasket
2) Take quick showers
3) Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth or shaving
4) Take a shallow bath instead of a shower
5) Run washing machine and dishwasher only when full
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Andrew Christian
Los Angeles based clothing line, Andrew Christian, has been designing and
producing contemporary menswear since 1997. This year the company released it's first women's line and a line of eco-friendly "bamboo" and "color block" men's underwear.
How does what you do relate to green, good or giving?
I design and produce my own line of underwear and sportswear under the Andrew Christian Label. I always try to market my product with the least amount of packaging possible. I think a lot of packaging is such a waste because it is immediately disposed of. I like to let my products stand on their own merits and not have a packaging gimmick to be sold. MORE IN PEOPLE>>
The Black + White Returns
Singer-Songwriter Seal Headlines
The Black and White Ball, the San Francisco Symphony's biennial fundraising gala, returns May 31 after a three-year hiatus with the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Seal as the headliner.
I ask spokesperson, Jon Finck, of Encore Communications, is Black + White the new Black?
It’s been the new black since 1956 when the San Francisco Symphony first started this event. It has always been a San Francisco Symphony fundraiser, and this year we are raising money for the Symphony’s Adventures In Music Education Program. MORE IN GIVING>>
America’s First Eco-Early Care
Eco-daycare & learning boutique opens
Then there's the custom-made organic mattresses free of formaldehyde and other chemicals, imported organic wool rugs, organic wooden toys and hormone-free meals made by an in-house chef with - you guessed it - organic foods.
The Atlanta centre has no PVC plastic products, only natural and organic toys, floors that emit radiant heat and environmentally friendly cleaning products. MORE IN KIDS>>
Palm Springs
Known as the “Playground of the Stars,” Palm Springs is a small city with the legacy, amenities and history of a large, cosmopolitan city. And even though it boasts some of the most famous water guzzling golf courses in the country, slowly but surely, the eco and giving community has taken hold. Here’s Phil’s guide to green and giving in Palm Springs. READ MORE >>