Growers and Grocers

When it comes to green living, you can find eco-friendly products to replace just about everything in your house, right down to your doormat. This pretty, colorful one is made from recycled plastic bags and is made by the S.P.I.R.A.L. Foundation, which funds humanitarian projects around the world. Want one of your very […]

Instead of wasting those plastic produce bags at the grocery store, which are very UNfriendly for the environment, just say no. As an alternative, grab a bag or two from the folks at Reusable Bags. These totes (pictured) are one of my favorites, design-wise, though there are scads to choose from. This […]

We’re going to add a new focus to Growers & Grocers in the coming days - Green Living. We’ll cover a variety of subjects, from Earth-friendly household cleaners to saving energy to organic gardening and more. We’re excited to bring this change to our G&G readers and we think you’ll like what you […]

Anything that is environmentally friendly, and for a good cause, certainly gets my attention, and this time, it’s the versatile and reversible carryall created by none other than Lauren Bush. Yes, that Lauren Bush.
Yes, it’s a touch pricey at $59.99, but more than half of that ($34) is given to the UN World Food […]

While most of us would love to go organic with our entire grocery basket, the cost is often very prohibitive. In my local grocery store a package of fresh strawberries might run $2.99, but its organic equivalent would set me back $4.99. Likewise, potatoes, apples, and other organic produce can easily cost double […]

As a certified healthcare consultant and organic farmer, I hear time and again how people want to clean up their diet. The number one reason they site as the source of their failure is the cost of organic food. So, here it is folks. No more excuses. 10 reasons why […]

It’s always good to hear about a company seeking to better the environment, both in terms of people and land, and Yuban Coffee is no exception. What makes it even sweeter, is that they are owned by the food giant, Kraft Foods.
Last year, Yuban Coffee earned their Rainforest Alliance certification, which, in a […]

Have you discovered Mrs. Meyers’ cleaning products yet? I did just recently and just placed my first order. In an effort to reduce our family’s footprint, and generally be more conscience and aware of our surroundings and effect on our environment, I have started keeping an eye on the cleaning products we use in our […]

Going green is something that can be done whole hog, or in small steps. Here’s one of those “small steps.”
Nahui Ollin is a retailer that makes a line of various products from surplus candy wrappers and soda labels (placemats, handbags, magazine racks {pictured at left} and more). Bright colorful patterns and easy […]