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 [...]

Filed under: Friday--Food & Fashion by Connie Wu
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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 [...]

Filed under: Downtown, East Side, Non-Profit Org., Thursday--Weekend Guide, Venice, West Hollywood by Elena Crevello
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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 [...]

Filed under: Santa Monica, Wednesday--Wellness & Beauty by Tracy Hepler
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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 [...]

Filed under: Tuesday--Green Living by Danielle Davis
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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 [...]

Filed under: Monday--Active Lifestyle by Joli Selten
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