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Most of us are striving to be "Green". We recycle, buy hybrid cars, turn off the water when brushing our teeth, etc. In a world where a Toyota Prius can be driving behind a Hummer, one has to think, why isn't everyone "Green"?

But the greenies? Are we really green? The answer, sadly, is no. We still buy plastic, we don't buy organic clothes because they are still tooooo expensive. Those of us that are striving to be as green as possible, well, we're just half way there. We are actually "Mint Green". Our society has made it almost impossible to be truly green. We try and we try, for that we should be awarded!

 

   Wear your Mint Green badge proudly!

Come and grow in your personal search to be Green.

I work diligently to find all the latest news on living a Greener Lifestyle. If we move towards a more sustainable way of life think of all the possibilities! I review on Natural Healing, Eco-friendly products, Green Home Trends & Eco-Travel.

 

  This page will feature mostly my top 10 lists.  (a work in progress)   

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Disclaimer: As you'll learn from my Squidoo page and my blog, not all organics are created equal. I have no controll over who/what Squido and Google choose to advertise on my page (top header and bottom footer) If you see a company you question, feel free to contact me and I can research it for you. Remember, only the USDA  Organic Label (or other country of origin labels) can gaurente certification. A "made with" or "includes organics" type of label does not insure 100% compliance with organic standards and laws. Please shop wisely. Vote with your dollar! My page will hopefully help educate you in the right direction.

Organic Solutions for the Mint Green

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Care2.com Petition

Yup, I started a petition.

I wanted to see how many people cared about Organic Labeling Integrity. Do you agree with me that body care/personal care items should be regulated the same as food in order to use the name Organic and/or logo?

Check out my petition I started on Care2.com
Pass this on to friends and family and other groups.
Thanks!

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/organic-labeling-for-non-food-items

The Basics of being Mint Green

A How to List. ( a module in progress...)


What can you do to acheive Mint Green Status?

  • Reduce. This means anything and everything. Buy second hand. Reduce the amount of clutter you "need". Share. Easy ways to reduce.
  • Reuse. Why buy "tupperware" when you can reuse glass jars? Just one example.
  • Recycle. Everything and anything...the list is huge. Check with your local recycling center to see what they take in.
  • Take your own cloth shopping bags to the store, don't use those icky plastic ones. Need a pet "doodie bag" then then check out: http://www.biogroupusa.com/biobag_dog.htm
  • Don't buy single serve items
  • Buy a reusable stainless steal bottle for toting water, and get a filter for your tap. Skip bottle water you buy from the store in plastic. EWWWW for the environment.
  • Buy BioBags instead of petrolum based bag items.
    www.biogroupusa.com
  • Ride a bike, as often as possible.
  • Buy LOCAL & Organic produce from farmer's markets.
  • Can't go solar, No problem. Most electric companies are now "selling" green points or something similar. Basically you are electing to have some or most of your energy use come from "green" resources like wind power. In some cases it may cost a little extra a month, but well worth it! This helps the electric companies convert to more green methods without the huge cost and also shows the companies how important green really is. We vote with our dollar. The more people who vote "yes" it will make them take notice.

    • Check these links.

    Mint Green Blog
    The blog I write. I work diligently to find all the latest news on living a Greener Lifestyle. If we move towards a more sustainable way of life think of all the possibilities! I review on Natural Healing, Eco-friendly products, Green Home Trends & Eco-Travel.
    Bio Fuel
    Are you driving around a diesel? Want to change into a Veggie Car? Check these guys out and learn how you too can convert to save green.
    Green Washing
    Learn what it means to be green washed.
    Non-Electric Life
    A squidoo lens that is worth checking out. This author gives great ways to incorporate non-electric ways into our lives.
    Organic.Org
    Organic Education

    Books I recomend:

    T rying to go green? Here's a great collection of books that will help you do just that.

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    Paper or Plastic: Searching for Solutions to an Overpackaged World by Daniel Imhoff

    Paper or Plastic: Searching for Solutions to an Overpackaged World by Daniel Imhoff

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    Stirring It Up: How to Make Money and Save the World by Gary Hirshberg

    Stirring It Up: How to Make Money and Save the World by Gary Hirshberg

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    Raw: The Uncook Book: New Vegetarian Food for Life by Juliano Brotman, Erika Lenkert

    Raw: The Uncook Book: New Vegetarian Food for Life by Juliano Brotman, Erika Lenkert

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    Green for Life by Victoria Boutenko

    Green for Life by Victoria Boutenko

    In search of the perfect human diet, Victoria Bout more...0 points

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    The Complete Idiot's Guide to Solar Power for your Home, 2nd Edition (Complete Idiot's Guide to) by Dan Ramsey, David Hughes

    The Complete Idiot's Guide to Solar Power for your Home, 2nd Edition (Complete Idiot's Guide to) by Dan Ramsey, David Hughes

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    DVD's I recomend:

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    Organic Clothing for the Kiddos

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    Adult stuff

    Ok, big "kids", it's your turn.

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    Knick-Knacks and Paddy-Wacks

    Earth Friendly Of Course

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    Real Organic or Fake Organic...

    Always read the ingredient labels

    Not all organics are created equal:



    OK here's the low down. The word Natural is not regulated. So it really doesn't mean a darn thing. The word Organic by it's self, also doesn't mean much. When the word Organic is paired with Certified, pay attention this means something! The types of marketing: (the good the bad, the ugly)

    A. (the good) Certified Organic paired with the USDA logo (or other countries logo, see below for pics) This is the good kind of Organic. This means that the product from field to retail shelf had no chemicals involved. No chemicals were used on the plants during farming or harvesting. No chemicals were used during the processing of the product. No synthetics were used either.

    B. ( the bad) "Made with Organic Ingredients": well this just means there are some ingredients in the product that are certified organic. It does not mean that the whole product or the finished product is certified. This means you need to look at the ingredient list to make sure nothing icky has been also added. This is a cleaver way for companies to trick consumers into buying an organic based product that has other questionable ingredients. There is no regulations in play when the "made with" label is involved. This type of labeling is not regulated and is just a cleaver marketing ploy companies have come up with to jump on the bandwagon of Organics without going the whole 9 yards.

    C. (the ugly) Natural: well, petrol is natural by definition, but I wouldn't want it on my skin. Natural is not a regulated word and anything can technically be called natural. To know if you are getting a totally chem/synthetic free product, look for the USDA label. That means the finished product as a whole has been certified. If you find a company that is mis-using the label, report them immediately. They threaten the integrity of the Organic label laws.

    Also, be careful of brand names that utilize the word organic. There is no regulations saying they can't even if there is not one certified organic ingredient. If there is no logo, always check the ingredients.

    Now, back to certified organics. There is allowed to be 5% non-organic ingredients in a product with the other 95% being certified organic. This could be ingredients such as water, minerals, salt. Companies complying with these rules can carry the USDA logo on the front of their packaging.

    OK, here's an example of a bad organic label.


    BOOOO. SHAME!. This company is trying to trick you with a label that says "Made with Organic ingredients". A close look at their ingredients shows they have some organic and also synthetics & chemicals.

    Here's some of the logos to look for= The good guys!






    Want to learn more? My blog is located:www.mintgreenlifestyle.blogspot.com.


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    A body care company that not only cares for people but for planet earth!

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    Where else do I pop up?

    My Blog.
    My Blog.
    Helium
    Short Essasys.
    Women's Eco-Shopping Guide
    Shopping Guide Launch Page
    Yummy Organic Foods Guide
    This is where I list what I've tried and my tastebuds gave a thumbs up.
    Massage Therapy
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    Boutique Organica
    An online Boutique.

    Drop me a line, make a suggestion, praise me, criticize me...

    Please leave feedback, so that I may make this lens better.

    • ina_mar Nov 30, 2007 @ 10:09 am | delete
      I love your lenses! Especially the green font, can I copy your idea? please? 5 stars and Wish you luck for your fundraising activities!
    • littleliz Oct 9, 2007 @ 4:02 am | delete
      great lens! Thanks for all the useful info. Anything which helps people to lead a greener life has to be a very good thing. 5 stars ^__^
    • marnee Oct 7, 2007 @ 8:29 pm | delete
      Way to go girlie! The world is lucky to have you.
    • April Oct 7, 2007 @ 3:47 pm | delete
      a BIG mint green thumbs up my friend!
      Keep up the amazing work!!
      You are helping many make a change, make a difference!! BIG or small, it's still a difference!!
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