EnviroCitizen Blog | Green, Natural, Organic, Environmental & Eco-Friendly Blog http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog Blog, Information, Green, Natural, Organic, Eco-Friendly, Solar, Environmental, Global Warming, Vegan, Renewable, Sustainable, Energy Efficient, Non-Toxic, Low VOC, Green Products, Eco-Friendly Products. Mon, 31 Dec 2012 02:22:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Natural Cosmetics – Ten Synthetic Ingredients to Avoid http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2012/01/26/natural-cosmetics-ten-synthetic-ingredients-to-avoid/ http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2012/01/26/natural-cosmetics-ten-synthetic-ingredients-to-avoid/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:23:30 +0000 Mike Valenti http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/?p=489

Natural Cosmetics and Toiletries

By Mike Valenti

If you want natural products, you have to be willing to search them out. Learn to read labels, and refuse to settle for half-natural hair and skin care. Below we have listed and described our “ten most wanted” ingredients we here at EnviroCitizen most want to [...]]]> http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2012/01/26/natural-cosmetics-ten-synthetic-ingredients-to-avoid/feed/ 0 Composting For the Holidays http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2011/11/10/composting-for-the-holidays/ http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2011/11/10/composting-for-the-holidays/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:52:12 +0000 Mike Valenti http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/?p=479

Composting-For-The-Holidays

By Mike Valenti

The holiday season is once again upon us; a time for friends, family, food and composting.  Here at EnviroCitizen we know this is a busy, fun-filled time of year.  We also know that the holidays offer a true opportunity to give mother Earth a special holiday gift – the gift of compost!

The [...]]]> http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2011/11/10/composting-for-the-holidays/feed/ 0 Tips for Natural Pet Care http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2011/09/14/tips-for-natural-pet-care/ http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2011/09/14/tips-for-natural-pet-care/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:21:43 +0000 Mike Valenti http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/?p=468

Natural Pet Care Tips

Natural pet care can keep your pet healthy and safe

By Mike Valenti

Right now, your pet is wondering, “What can I do to reduce my carbon pawprint?” Here at EnviroCitizen.org we know that natural pet care is easy and affordable — just take a look at these simple tips below, and help your [...]]]> http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2011/09/14/tips-for-natural-pet-care/feed/ 0 Back to School: College Campuses Drive Green Initiatives http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2011/08/08/back-to-school-college-campuses-drive-green-initiatives/ http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2011/08/08/back-to-school-college-campuses-drive-green-initiatives/#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2011 02:03:06 +0000 Mike Valenti http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/?p=429

How Green Is Your Campus?

By Mike Valenti

EnviroCitizen.org explored initiatives taking place on college campuses to reduce the footprints of these large users of energy and other resources.  Here is what we found.

Serving in many respects as microcosms of the world at large, college campuses are great test beds for environmental change, and many students [...]]]> http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2011/08/08/back-to-school-college-campuses-drive-green-initiatives/feed/ 0 Natural Toiletries: What’s In Your Purse? http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2011/06/01/natural-toiletries-what%e2%80%99s-in-your-purse/ http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2011/06/01/natural-toiletries-what%e2%80%99s-in-your-purse/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:07:38 +0000 Mike Valenti http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/?p=416 By Mike Valenti

Natural Toiletries: What's In Your Purse?

Here at EnviroCitizen.org we like to ask questions.  The question we ask you today is what’s inside your makeup bag? A shimmery lipstick, a full-proof foundation and a tube of black mascara? Now take a good, hard look at what’s really inside your makeup bag. Read all [...]]]> http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2011/06/01/natural-toiletries-what%e2%80%99s-in-your-purse/feed/ 0 Movie Review: WINDED http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2011/04/14/movie-review-winded/ http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2011/04/14/movie-review-winded/#comments Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:31:22 +0000 Mike Valenti http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/?p=397 First Wind Turbine in North America

By Elena Christopoulos

Last night I watched a great film, created by Mitch Haigh. It was called ‘Winded’. Mitch goes on a journey to find the real truth about Wind Turbines. The film looks at both sides of the debate and controversy of Wind Turbines, specifically the concerns of residents [...]]]> http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2011/04/14/movie-review-winded/feed/ 0 What Yoga Can Do For You http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2011/03/31/what-yoga-can-do-for-you/ http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2011/03/31/what-yoga-can-do-for-you/#comments Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:26:22 +0000 Mike Valenti http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/?p=389 By Mike Valenti

Babies are born yogis. Once we were all able to pull our toes up by our ears and laugh about it. Then we aged, got injured, and began carrying stress in our shoulders and back.

In short, we lost our balance.

Yoga is an ancient practice that helps create a sense of union in body, [...]]]> http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2011/03/31/what-yoga-can-do-for-you/feed/ 0 Choosing Natural Products and Supplements http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2011/03/02/choosing-natural-products-and-supplements/ http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2011/03/02/choosing-natural-products-and-supplements/#comments Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:55:26 +0000 Mike Valenti http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/?p=377 By Mike Valenti 

Choosing Natural Products

Here at EnviroCitizen.org we are committed to educating and informing people about natural products.  We are also committed to making a robust selection of natural products available in our online superstore.  How to choose natural products and natural supplements has as much to do with what to look for as [...]]]> http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2011/03/02/choosing-natural-products-and-supplements/feed/ 0 Which Way is the Wind Blowing in Ontario, Canada? http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2011/02/18/which-way-is-the-wind-blowing-in-ontario-canada/ http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2011/02/18/which-way-is-the-wind-blowing-in-ontario-canada/#comments Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:59:02 +0000 Mike Valenti http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/?p=367

Elena Christopoulos - The Wind Guru

By Elena Christopoulos

 

On the 6th of October this year an election will be held in the province of Ontario and the ‘environment’ has become a hot button topic; with the focus on the Great Lakes Wind Turbines. 

The Premier of Ontario seems to be stuck in the blade of a [...]]]> http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2011/02/18/which-way-is-the-wind-blowing-in-ontario-canada/feed/ 1 How To Be Green With Natural Skin Care Products http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2011/02/09/how-to-be-green-with-natural-skin-care-products/ http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2011/02/09/how-to-be-green-with-natural-skin-care-products/#comments Wed, 09 Feb 2011 22:37:47 +0000 Mike Valenti http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/?p=358 By Mike Valenti

In today’s more environmentally-friendly world, people are becoming more aware of all the benefits they can get from natural skin care products. They will actively seek out green or eco-friendly products to use as part of their daily skin care routine. It isn’t surprising, then, that skin care products manufacturers are opening their [...]]]> http://www.envirocitizen.org/blog/2011/02/09/how-to-be-green-with-natural-skin-care-products/feed/ 0