Pet lovers with a green streak can now make their four-legged friends eco-friendly, thanks to NuHemp, a Canadian company specializing in hemp-based pet products like moisturizing pet shampoos and gourmet dog treats. Though some dog treats are about as healthy as a bag of M&M’s, NuHemp’s dog treats are nutritious and designed to boost a dog’s optimum health. And they come in great doggie-approved flavors like peanut buttery 2-Chomp Munchies. NuHemp also offers a Botanicals line of shampoos and conditioners, which contain certified organic ingredients and are free of sulfates, synthetic fragrances, and DEA—a possible carcinogen. And despite the popular misconception that hemp is the same as its THC-laden cousin, these hemp products won’t leave your furry friend running in circles anytime soon. Check out all of NuHemp’s products at nuhemp.com.

Posted by Jessica Knoblauch on Jul 2, 2008 at 10:54 AM
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This just in! You really, really, really don’t have to resort to chemical warfare you’re your garden weeds this summer! Tempting though it may be to reach for toxic chemical herbicides as unwanted flora start to sprout up in your painstakingly maintained flower bed or vegetable patch, you’ve got far better options. We like Nature’s Avenger Organic Herbicide—not only because it smells like delicious orange, but also because it’s EPA-certified, biodegradable, fast-acting (results in 2 hours), and made from a citrus oil base that performs as well as synthetic herbicides. It’ll also leave your garden and lawn much more child and pet friendly; Remember when your parents used to tell you not to run around on the lawn after it had been sprayed? Not an issue! Romp about all you like after dousing the place with Avenger—the natural spray won’t do anyone a bit of harm. Order online—get a 24 ounce spray bottle for $8.95, a 32 ounce jug of concentrate for $18.95, or, if your lawn is the size of Central Park, a gallon jug of concentrate for $59.95.

Posted by Tobin Hack on Jun 30, 2008 at 1:44 PM
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Want something eco-friendly and useful that’ll keep your kids occupied for hours? Thought so. Try the Kidzsack, a tote that will stoke creativity again and again. Kids can choose from one of four patterns (jungle, castle, sports, and sea life scenes) to color with washable, non-toxic markers, and—and this is the best part—when they’re done with the day’s design, simply wash the bag and the fun starts all over again. The tote is made from 100% recycled fabric—even the straps are made from natural fibers—and it holds everything from beach gear to toys to books to sporting gear. Now, if only they’d come out with an adult version. $19.95, atoygarden.com

Posted by Jessica Tzerman on Jun 25, 2008 at 12:43 PM
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For the glue-stick junkie in us all, here’s a non-toxic, non-solvent, acid-free option that looks like it belongs on a 1950’s TV show set, and tastes like marzipan. Glue sniffers, don’t bother—this one’s made from ingredients you’ve got in your pantry at home right now, like potato starch and almond oil. Italian school and office supplies company Coccoina has been in business since 1927, and we’re grateful that they’ve stuck to old-fashioned, chemical-free formulations that kids love and parents can trust. At onehundredwishes.com, get a massive 40g stick for $5, a 20g stick for $2.95, a teensy 10g stick for $2.25, or a vintage tin (complete with brush) for $7.25. Just don’t blame us if you revert to your grade school ways and start sneaking craft time into your VIP schedule.

Posted by Tobin Hack on Jun 23, 2008 at 12:24 PM
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During the summer, a cool scoop of ice cream becomes a declaration of independence from the heat. And, PJ Madison's Organic Ice Cream extends that sense of empowerment, by providing a gelato-style ice cream, completely free of bovine growth hormone and pesticide residues. Inspired and named after the founders' children, the line is completely organic and sweetened with organic unrefined cane sugar. With signature flavors, like Julep Mint Chip and Bourbon Vanilla, this all-natural treat employs both American and European processing techniques to make one sophisticated scoop with a lot of heart. Each product is stamped to promote Donate Life America.

Posted by Nicole Zerillo on Jun 20, 2008 at 12:20 PM
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