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The Alternative Consumer provides product reviews, green news and info to the next wave of smart consumers - fresh thinkers who consciously style their lives with their health and the health of the Earth in the forefront of their mind; chic, savvy shopper
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Mehu-Liisa stainless steel steam juicer
It’s apple picking season, and with that comes canning and preserving. My grandmother used to make some of the best apple jelly, and lots of it. She lived in Canada, where I am originally from; nearly every package we ever received from he...
BCV’s “new ruralism” approach to design
Baldauf Catton von Eckartsberg Architects, or BCV Architects for short, is a design firm that has taken a “new ruralism” approach to sustainability. The expression “new ruralism” – conceived by Sibella Kraus at the Institute of Urban and ...
farmers’ markets – fresh food year round
Keeping it local and seasonal, farmers’ markets are a great place to shop year round. I hit various markets around the city on a steady basis, but I guess because of the sheer variety of offerings as well as the Hawthorne Valley Farm stand, I...
Great Green Giveaway – organic TeaZers & Tea drinks – 3 winners
Santa Cruz Organic teamed up with Choice Organic Tea to create two, tasty new “tea meets juice” drinks. As a tea drinker and lover of sparkling drinks, I was intrigued by Santa Cruz Organic’s new carbonated organic tea meets organic...
kitchen composting pails - 4 options
I was curious to see what products were available in the realm of kitchen composting pails, as the plastic one we are currently using is simply not sufficient. I found three very nice looking pails and one very ugly, bright green one. All four kitche...
Reusable lunch bags and kits from Nubius Organics
Why be a schlump when you can look sharp, even as you haul your lunch from home. Here’s a happening way to pack those homemade salads, sandwiches and snacks as you head back to school or the office. From Nubius Organics, check out the ECOlun...
lunch leftovers in a pretty package
Brighten up your lunch break by packing last night’s leftovers in one of these Artist Series Snap and Shut Bowls. Designed by Matte Stephens and Amy Ruppel, each miniature piece of art is plastered on an easy-grip, twist on/twist off lid, meaning ...
organic learning farms
This post was submitted by our newest contributor, Theresa Gould. Theresa resides in the Chicago area and is a freelance writer, entrepreneur and aspiring organic farmer. Organic Learning Farms are a relatively new enterprise for organic farmers. A...
The Green Children & Whole Foods Make Beautiful Music
Today, The Green Children, Whole Foods Markets and its Whole Planet Foundation announced a global campaign to help disadvantaged countries get financial assistance, through music. The partnership assists disadvantaged countries in advancing financia...
seasonal allergies - alternative relief
This article on alternative medicine is submitted by our good friend and acupuncturist, Janine Ptaszek. Ahh… allergies. ‘Tis the season! And has been for months for some of us. What to do? There are the conventional antihistamines out ther...
a sustainable school lunch kit By Nature
The U.K.’s By Nature is launching a new range of kids’ lunch kits that are reusable and waste-free. Reusable lunch kits can help eliminate the daily disposal of foil, plastic bags, used juice cartons and containers destined for the land...
low-fat, natural dog treats from Pegetables
Here’s a tasty treat for all my vegan canine buddies out there. Pegetables dog treats are available in 3 veggie flavors: carrot, corn and celery. The chewable treats are fortified with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acid...
envirocycle composter
A large percentage of the waste that goes into our landfills is organic material comprised of yard and food waste. Over 90% of of gas emissions from landfills are methane and CO2 created by decomposing organic waste. How can you help alleviate th...
