Tag: Conscious Consumption | Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island Page 2

Shedding Light on Lightbulbs: The Ins and Outs of Our Options

Aug 31, 2021

The pros and cons of incandescent, fluorescent and LED bulbs, with information on costs and proper disposal.

Olio App Prevents Food Waste

May 28, 2021

The smartphone app Olio allows people with extra food to post a picture online. Anyone that wants the food can respond and pick it up as a gift.

Read More »

Eco-friendly athletes drinking from sustainable, green water bottles after working out

Eco-Athletes: Working Out with the Planet in Mind

Mar 31, 2021 ● By Marlaina Donato

Professional and recreational athletes alike are increasingly working out with the planet in mind. Here are some sustainable ways to put eco-fitness into action.

Read More »

Kool-Kats: Candy Wrappers Reimagined as Origami

Oct 31, 2019

KitKat chocolate bars from Nestlé's Japan confectionery branch will soon be wrapped in paper instead of plastic, with instructions for how to fashion it into the iconic origami crane.

Read More »

Antiques Rising: Discovering the Green in ‘Brown’ Furniture

Oct 31, 2019

Add character to your home and practice sustainability by repurposing, upcycling or restoring old antique furniture items in an eco-friendly way.

Read More »

Golden Rules: Moms Launch Eco-Friendly Certification

Oct 31, 2019

A nonprofit has launched Moms Across America Gold Standard, a multi-tiered verification program for food, beverages and supplements that creates a simple, trustworthy resource for consumers.

Read More »