We’re always told to read the ingredients label before we buy anything, right? Whether we’re looking at snacks, supplements, or personal care products, it’s definitely good advice. I do it (and suggest it) all the time. But even though I…
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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.
Robyn O’Brien was shaken to her core one morning when her youngest child experienced a sudden and dangerous allergic reaction to a “typical” American breakfast. As a frightened parent and an analyst by trade, Robyn needed to understand what was…
I never really liked seafood, even before I gave it up to become a vegetarian. But the way Chef Dan Barber describes these fish actually makes my mouth water! While most industrial fish farms can wreak havoc on the environment…
So there you are, standing in the paint aisle, trying to figure out which brand to buy. The labels all spew the same stuff — low-VOC, no-VOC, long-lasting, durable, antibacterial, antimicrobial, quick-drying, eco-friendly, buy me!! But before you make any…
If you’ve ever seen how silk is made, you know how fascinating the process is. The silk strands that ultimately become wedding dresses and other garments are literally unraveled from cocoons. Sometimes the silkworm caterpillars have already emerged as moths…
Eco-chic wedding dresses are all the rage, and for one very good reason: brides want to feel good on their wedding day! What is it about ‘regular’ wedding dresses that brides find so unappealing and can get in the way…
Ok, you’ve set your date, secured the venue, and just about finished the guest list. It’s time to design the wedding paper! Invitations, RSVP cards, programs, menus, table cards – it’s all so exciting. And come hell or high water,…
Over the past several years, well-known cosmetic brands have come under fire as their lipsticks were found to be contaminated with lead and other dangerous heavy metals. The negative media attention pushed consumers to look more closely at the ingredients…
Let’s face it. A greasy sausage and egg sandwich might taste good, but it can leave you sluggish and gassy, which isn’t going to impress the boss. Skip the fatty morning busters and give yourself the energy-boosting breakfast you deserve!…
If someone were to ask you where white sugar comes from, your first thought — and a reasonable one — would probably be sugar cane. But these days, most sugar in the U.S. is extracted from sugar beets – not…