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World of Green

For kids, “back to school” means readjusting their bed times, and for parents it means readjusting what they’re spending. While discount stores will inevitably be offering huge sales incentives on mass-produced “Back to School” supplies that actually harm the environment, World of Green has lots of earth-friendly options for parents and kids.

We know kids can be rough on their backpacks which is why we like the strong & durable messenger bags from Engage Green. These recycled and roomy bags comfortably hold a standard laptop or heavy school books and are made from 18 recycled plastic bottles...more

Stirring It Up with Patti LaBelle

Patti LaBelle is an R&B legend and a multiple music award winner. Basil Magazine’s Jerry Nunn rang her bell to see what’s cooking in her kitchen...

Jerry Nunn: You just recently appeared at Milwaukee Pridefest and the Venue, so you had the gamblers and the gays screaming for you, honey!

Patti LaBelle: I know. They all went wild...more

EarthTalk

There’s a lot “bad” about conventionally grown cotton—cotton grown with the aid of synthetic chemicals, that is. The Organic Trade Association (OTA), a nonprofit trade group representing America’s burgeoning organic cotton industry, considers cotton “the world’s dirtiest crop” due to its heavy use of insecticides. The nonprofit Environmental Justice Foundation...more

Sierra Pacific Farms

Sierra Pacific Farms, Inc is a farm management business. Our clients are avocado, citrus and wine grape owners and we are hired to farm for them. That entails irrigation, picking the fruit, fertilizing, weed abatement, pest control, and a myriad of other assorted items, but basically making sure the trees or vines are well tending to in order to produce a crop and be profitable to our growers. We have also taken it upon ourselves to do research and development on different things, such as pruning and watering techniques. We set up test plots on our own ranches and collect the data and if successful, we will apply it out in the field. One such experiment involved irrigation. Water is one of the most expensive items in farming...more

Green Beauty Girl

GoodKaarma Wall Street Organic Soap with Basil, Bergamot & Lavender

Relax & Focus - This essential oil combination de-stresses, calms & relaxes, renewing mental vigour, balance & concentration. Basil is deodorant & muscle relaxant, Bergamot is an effective skin conditioner, and Lavender is extremely versatile at toning all skin types. The musky herbal scent exudes an atmosphere of rich sophistication...more

Nourishing the Planet

Unlike many African pastoralists who grew up tending cattle, sheep, goats, and other livestock, Richard Haigh started his farm in 2007 at the age of 40. He quit his 9-to-5 job and bought 23 acres of land outside Durban, South Africa. That land became Enaleni Farm (enaleni means “abundance” in Zulu ), where he raises endangered Zulu sheep, Nguni cattle (a pest-tolerant breed indigenous to South Africa), and a variety of fruits and vegetables...more

Fashion Spotlight: Saint Francis Couture

Tere Albanese, founder and designer of Saint Francis Couture, designs and manufactures high fashion, animal friendly shoes, accessories, and they are now introducing apparel.

Tere is a vegetarian who eats nothing with a face or heart and refuses to wear anything made from animals. She is a former hair stylist and high school English teacher. "I thought the world needed a line of high fashion that was moderately priced, comfortable, but sexy, that included shoes and accessories that were cruelty free," said Tere....more