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Think there’s nothing wrong with eating a hamburger, or two, three or four? Think again. Besides giving you too many extra inches around the middle and increasing risk for heart disease, meat consumption accounts for a large portion of global…
Bake Me Up! LA The nutrition bell rings. You run through the hallways cash in hand, desperate to get your hands on a Rice Krispies Treat or anything chocolatey and frosted from the Cheerleaders bake sale. Now: you patiently wait…
Summer is just around the corner so get ready for the beach this year with some essential eco-items! Survive Design Local Totes Everybody wants one: a cute and sturdy Local Tote from Survive Design! Carry all your beach essentials,…
Being born and raised in the early eighties, I probably didn’t have a glass bottle as a baby. Thanks plastics! But many of you out there did and glass has definitely been making a come back for little ones in…
When you think of YDT, you probably don’t think of Pepsi. But unhealthy beverages aside, the company is doing something so cool that we can’t help but eat it up – the Pepsi Refresh project! What is Pepsi Refresh? Did…
Kiss My Face is offering 5 lucky winners a Sheer Organic Shimmer and Shine Duo Pack. A great bag essential for summer! We all need a dab of healthy color and shine to perk up our look, but no one…
Large, brightly-colored street banners advertising sports events and new products adorn many buildings and streets throughout Seoul, Korea. But instead of being discarded when their stint is over, these durable nylon banners are being made into unique tote bags by…
At YDT headquarters, Earth Day is sorta like New Years in that we think about how we can be better, especially when it comes to being green. Let’s face it we’re not perfect and we definitely have things we need…
Support Local, Buy Unique Spend Saturday and Sunday supporting the best in local and independent design at Unique LA. There will be over three hundred hand selected designers and artists showcasing their goods and giving you great deals. Plus feel…
There is some confusion out there about what can actually go in the recycle bin on trash day. A former neighbor of mine and I once had a long conversation in front of our trash receptacles and went through a…
What we know. In the world of beauty, peels are used to improve the skin’s appearance using a solution that breaks down the outermost layer of the skin and stimulate the dermis. This procedure is performed under guidance of an…
Our friends at Grist.org shared a sad story of a Suicidal Earth…don’t worry though, there is a happy ending. And Causecast shared these beauties from Create the Good. Guerilla Gardening anyone? What about Freecycling? Happy Earth Week!
In Southern California, our year-round access to fresh produce is a true luxury. A meal made with farmers’ market finds always tastes better and is far more interesting than one made from a grocery store’s offerings. But why? To understand,…
This past weekend’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts festival didn’t only have an amazing line up of music groups, it showed how even a festival for 75,000 people (and probably more) could operate with sustainability in mind. There was composting,…
At first look, the neighborhood of Mar Vista looks like many other West Side communities. Local coffee shops, weekly farmers markets and laid back, friendly residents are staples. What sets Mar Vista apart is its citizens burning desire to green…
The 40th Anniversary of Earth Day is just a few days away and celebrations are already firing up. Check out this listing of the many events happening in honor of Mama Earth starting this weekend. And hey if we missed…
Most of us are not born to be the next Top Chef. However, there is no arguing with the benefits and value you and the planet get from cooking and eating at home. So if you’ve got some knife skills,…
Earth Day on the Promenade Sixty eco-exhibits, forty years of celebrating Earth Day, unlimited free refills of filtered water (if you bring a reusable bottle), and a partridge in a pear tree. Well, there may not be a partridge or…
What is this mysterious exotic oil that’s climbing the beauty charts? This “liquid gold” out of Morocco, is giving new life to cosmetics and your skin. Do you wish to erase your wrinkles without Botox? Have tight skin without a…
The goal: Plant 25,000 trees this spring in the San Bernardino National Forest devastated by the 2003 and 2007 wildfires that burned 185,000 acres (it’ll take 3,500 of us to do it). The purpose: Replanting trees means the forest can…
Let’s face it, if you’ve never set foot on the bus it can seem a bit daunting. However, once you take the plunge and step on board, you realize how great it can be to let someone else do the…
It’s spring. And in addition to thoughts of sunshine, summer, and enjoying the outdoors, that also brings with it a natural desire to eat a bit healthier and lighter. Spring produce will soon be popping up everywhere, which will inspire…
Byu-ti for the Planet Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day as Darren Moore of Eco-Vations, hosts “Byu-ti for the Planet: A Sustainable Soiree for Global Green” at Byu-ti Hair Therapy in Santa Monica. Organic treats, sweet drinks and entertainment will be…
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