archives: Conscious Consumerism

Havana’s lessons in green living

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"Economy and politics aside, seven days in Havana remind me of how easy it is to go green at the individual and societal levels."  More »

Should we ban paper receipts?

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The amount of carbon dioxide emitted by producing one ton of receipt paper is equivalent to the amount of exhaust a car emits while driving for an ent  More »

America’s least wasteful cities

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Big ups, San Francisco! Boo, Houston!  More »

From the editor: How do you reduce your environmental impact?

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A trip to the store leaves me thinking about where we draw our environmentalist lines.  More »

Annie Leonard Tells the Story of Bottled Water

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The woman behind the popular "The Story of Stuff" video releases a new video about bottled water.   More »

How to Dress Green

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Neha Puntambekar schools you on ethical, green fashion.   More »

Is toilet paper the greatest threat to the environment?

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You don't hear many people advocating for more conscious toilet paper use. Dona Francis thinks that's a problem.   More »

The Ethics of Porters

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Catherine Thompson ponders the ethical treatment of porters.  More »

Taking household cleaners to court

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Hey Procter & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive, Church and Dwight, and Reckitt-Benckiser! Yeah, you. We're calling you out.  More »

Three Cheers For Sweatshops?

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In his New York Times Op-Ed column championing sweatshops in third world countries, Kristof admits he is "just about the only person in America who fa  More »

Gifts for a Good Cause

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Check out this holiday guide for some great gifts that will last longer than last year's sweater from Grandma.  More »

Brave New Travelers: Beauty & Poverty: Learning to Appreciate

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One of the 11 students awarded a Matador scholarship reflects upon her first experience abroad.   More »

No Impact Week, Day 6: Water

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"The average American uses 1,189 gallons of water per day."  More »

No Impact Week, Day 5: Energy

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Abbie Mood has a light bulb moment.   More »

No Impact Week, Day 4: Food

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By looking at her carbon "foodprint," Abbie Mood comes across some resources that can help you eat more consciously.   More »

No Impact Week, Day 3: Taking on Transportation

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"50% of trips are less than 2 miles away." Abbie Mood starts pedaling.   More »

No Impact Week, Day 2

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The mailman is trying to sabotage my carbon cleanse.   More »

Matador’s Abbie Mood Takes the No Impact Week Challenge

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Day 1: So far, so good. Day 2: Well, we'll get to that tomorrow....  More »

15 Creative Uses of Bamboo

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How many ways have you seen bamboo used?  More »

No Impact Man: Admirable Experiment or Extreme Environmentalism?

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Taking the stairs? That's easy. Composting your own poop in an urban environment? Well, that's a whole 'nother ball of wax.   More »

Drinking Craft Beer is Good for the Environment!

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Beer drinkers, rejoice! That Abita Pale Ale is better for the environment than Bud. Drink on!  More »

Intolerable Beauty: Chris Jordan Photographs American Mass Consumption

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"In the end, I realized this was the tiny tip of the iceberg. There's no one place I can go to capture it all."  More »

How to Green Your 4th of July Party

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It's not too late to plan a green party.   More »

The Problem with E-Waste

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What happens when the reuse-recycle part of the "three Rs" equation poses serious threats to human health?   More »

Mitsubishi’s Back-up Business Plan

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Hint: Bluefin isn't the name of Mitsubishi's latest model.  More »

New York Media is a Soapbox for Big Oil Propaganda

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Our future depends on our willingness to reform our energy policy. Big oil companies and their big media collaborators are standing in the way with b  More »

Chevron’s Greenwashing Ad Campaign

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It's simple, touchy-feely, and personal. But critics say Chevron's latest ad campaign is just the latest example of corporate greenwashing.   More »

How to Break the Big Box Habit

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The whys and hows of kicking your big box store addiction.   More »

The Story of Stuff: Conscious Consumerism or Anticapitalist Propaganda?

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"Do I really need this?" It's a question that conscious consumers ask. That doesn't make them communists.   More »

6 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

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Six things you've been putting off and can start doing... NOW.  More »

Plastic Bag Ban: Coming Soon to a City Near You?

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Governments around the world are banning plastic bags.  More »

Fair Trade for Beginners

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Confused by all the labels? This guide helps you decode what "fair trade" means.   More »

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