Many of us, who are already on the path to eating healthier, are also on a path to eating more humanely. Incidentally, those two goals tend to go hand-in-hand, which is nice. Our journey might lead us to reduce or…
Author: sherylryan
sherylryan
I am the founder and main contributor to Greenopedia. I'm also an organic vegetarian, natural product enthusiast, information junkie, and obsessive label-reader! I live in Los Angeles and when I remember to step away from my laptop, you'll usually find me hiking, brunching, or yoga-ing... pretty much in that order.
Ahhh, there is nothing like a hot shower to wake you up and get you going in the morning or to relax and unwind after a long day. Take a moment to imagine it. Feel the warm water massaging your…
When it comes to toxin-free, I might let a few things slide, but my area rugs are not one of them. As a kid, I often visited the knitting mill that my dad ran. So I’ve inhaled the eye-burning chemicals…
At this point, most of us have heard that our bee populations are dwindling. And we are aware of how deeply the issue will affect our ability to grow food in the not-too-distant future. The statistics are scary, and the…
If you want to eat healthier foods, it’s important to cook them in healthier pots and pans. However, it can be confusing when brands use terms like ‘eco’ and ‘green’ on the packaging, even when their cookware isn’t the safest…
We all know we’re supposed to replace our toothbrushes regularly. We understand that old razor blades are bad news and that water filters need to be changed on a regular schedule (even if we forget, every single time). But there’s…
If you’ve read any of my other articles, you probably know how over-the-top obsessed I am with toxins. I’ll even slam synthetic ingredients that the Environmental Working Group (EWG) says are perfectly safe just because they weren’t made by Mother…
Essential oils are so trendy these days that it’s become a bit of the Wild West out there. From yoga studios to gas stations, you can find beautiful smelling blends that promise everything from relieving your stress to aligning your…
You may already know that fast fashion (cheaply manufactured clothing that isn’t intended to last more than a season) is a sustainability nightmare. But did you know that the fashion industry as a whole contributes to some of the world’s…
Remember when fat used to get a bad rap? It really wasn’t that long ago. We seemed convinced that eliminating all fats from our diets was the key to healthy living. Funny how times have changed! Of course, these days…