Brilliant Earth: Sparkle With Conflict-Free Diamonds

August 29th, 2008

San Francisco-based jeweler Brilliant Earth was established when newly engaged co-founder Beth Gerstein was struggling to find a conflict-free diamond engagement ring.  Gerstein and friend Eric Grossberg’s solution was to launch Brilliant Earth, an online jeweler dedicated to providing socially and ethically responsible diamonds.  All of Brilliant Earth’s gemstones are derived from environmentally-sustainable Canadian mines [...]

Labor Day Weekend in L.A.

August 28th, 2008

Go Green with Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson stops by UCLA this Sunday (8/31) evening for a show, and one that he has worked hard to make eco-friendly.  So get there ahead of time to get your “Green Passport” stamped and check out the different tents set up that will keep you informed on how to [...]

The Good Life is The Green Life

August 27th, 2008

As we all become more eco-aware about what products to buy and companies to support, wouldn’t it be great if there was a one stop eco-shop to find all of these things?
Santa Monica residents are in luck: The Green Life eco-boutique is celebrating their grand opening this weekend. The Green Life sprung from owner [...]

Shiny, Happy People … Mixing Dirt

August 26th, 2008

Some research shows that exposure to dirt actually increases happiness. Consider that just one more reason to begin composting: it’s an excuse to play in the dirt.
Why else should you consider composting? By throwing food scraps and paper waste (which can be up to 30% of a household’s waste stream) in a compost bin [...]

Sabrina Helas’ Photography

August 25th, 2008

Sabrina Helas got herself fired from corporate America so she could work for real people like you! Tired of the fake and drawn to the genuine, she abandoned the entertainment industry and followed her soul’s longing to bring people joy through her professional endeavors.
She’s an eco-conscious “Anti 9-5”er who runs two boutique photography businesses and [...]