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Green and gorgeous: simple homemade beauty treatments
July 19, 2010 10:08am CST
 Spending money for high-priced beauty goods got you down? Here are some all-natural, green alternatives, cooked
up in your own kitchen, where you can reconnect with the fun side of
personal grooming--no animal testing, no major money down the drain, no
junky packaging or ludicrous marketing campaigns. |
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Putting all-natural sunscreen to the test
June 15, 2010 11:55am CST
 It's no secret that conventional sunscreens pose serious health and environmental concerns. But just how effective are the all-natural ones? And which ones are safer than others? The Environmental Working Group offers a guide to the best and worst of low-hazard and chemical-free sunscreens. |
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Give mom the gift of green
May 6, 2010 10:48am
 Still stumped on what to get mom this year? From a sustainable brunch to all-natural manicures to locally grown roses and nature walks, we offer up some great, green last-minute gift ideas for Mother's Day that will keep mom and Mother Earth happy all year long. |
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Do it Green! Resource Center opens in Midtown Global Market
April 29, 2010 3:35pm CST
 Where can you go to get the deets on real ways to make your lifestyle more Earth-friendly? The new Do It Green! Resource Center in the Midtown Global Market is a place for people dedicated to sustainable living to exchange information, ideas, and products. |
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Nominate a Green Star
March 18, 2010 12:01am CST
 Know someone in Minnesota who is dedicating their days to creating a healthier planet? LiveGreenTwinCities wants to hear their story. From creating an urban farm to fighting against phone book waste to starting eco-friendly companies and grassroots campaigns, we want to hear about local folks taking green mainstream. |
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Fight winter skin the all-natural way
January 15, 2009 5:01pm CST
 New attention is being paid to what goes inside all those little bottles of lotions and promises of brand-new, radiant skin. We offer up a guide to finding a lotion that's safe for you and the environment. |
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New EPA standards could affect Minnesota
January 7, 2010 11:17am
 The Environmental Protection Agency proposed stricter health standards for smog on Thursday. The smog restrictions could affect Minnesota, which under Bush-era limits was exempt from restrictions. |
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A Made in Minnesota gift guide
November 23, 2009 10:10am CST
 Minnesota 2020 recently released its annual Made in Minnesota Gift Guide, a wonderful and comprehensive guide chock full of locally grown gift ideas, from food to clothing to toys to pets and everything in-between. |
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Cool event alert: Green Gifts Fair Saturday at Midtown Global Market
November 19, 2009 12:00pm CST
 Get your reusable bags ready. This Saturday more than 70 local retailers will be at the Midtown Global Market offering up their green, recycled, organic, and fair-trade gifts as part of the annual Green Gifts Fair. Clothing. Jewelry. Bags. Artwork. It's all local, green, and perfect for gift-giving. |
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Green gift guide: 40+ local, cool, and green gifts they'll love
November 15, 2009 12:01am CST
 Looking to give your loved ones the gift of going green this season? We
have it all. Cool home accessories and eco-friendly toys. Half-price
deals on clothes and green events. Free green makeovers and killer
deals at the greatest sustainable restaurants. We make your holiday shopping simple---and green. |
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What's in your lipstick? FDA finds lead levels more dangerous than previously reported
September 1, 2009 12:48pm
 A new study by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reveals that lead levels in lipstick are much higher than previously reported. In all 20 lipsticks it tested, levels ranging
from 0.09 parts per million (ppm) to 3.06 ppm were found. Health experts say lead in lipstick in any amount is a health concern. |
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Meet your local organic farmers
July 15, 2009 2:11pm CST
 Cow manure. Sun-basking ewes. A calf named Charlie. And a bunch of squawking chickens. A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of talking to local organic farmers for the Star Tribune publication, vita.mn. Here's what I learned about the people who grow our food. |
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Dream green job: Bike with Bill aims to turn you into a bike commuter
July 13, 2009 2:29pm CST
 After getting laid off from Target earlier this year, local bicycle enthusiast Bill Delano decided to do something he'd always wanted: become a mentor. Now the Twin Cities resident is creating customized bike paths for would-be commuters. |
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Join the LiveGreenTwinCities Book Club!
May 11, 2009 2:36pm CST
 Note: Book Club date change! LiveGreenTwinCities is launching a book club, and we want you to join! This month we're reading Michael Pollan's In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto. Join us at Common Roots Cafe on Tuesday, June 23 at 6:30pm to discuss the book and its impact on the way you eat. We'd love to hear from you! |
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Green events this week: "Fresh" screenings; green experts; free all-natural beauty products, and more!
June 1, 2009 12:05pm CST
 This week's green events include the much-buzzed-about screenings of "Fresh," a film that looks at a new way of eating and spotlights the environmental pollution, food contamination, and continued obesity caused by processed foods and industrial farming. Also, an "ask the expert" green event and free, all-natural skincare products! |
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Green links round-up: news and notes from a green world
May 13, 2009 3:46pm CST
 Want to know how to avoid the chemicals in everyday products? Looking
for a green job? Want to learn more about cap and trade?
What about cars running on chocolate? LiveGreenTwinCities offers a round-up of green tips, news,
conversations and more. |
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Bike Walk Week promises fun, free food. Yes, free food!
May 7, 2009 4:37pm CST
 Twin Cities Bike Walk Week begins Monday, May 11. And a number of local restaurants are offering up free breakfasts and happy hour deals for those who bike or walk to work, school, shopping, and every place in between. |
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Mother's Day green gift guide: 25 local and green gifts mom will love
May 4, 2009 3:34pm CST
 Still hunting for that perfect gift for Mom? From locally-grown flowers to co-op classes to wine tours and organic dinners and more, LiveGreenTwinCities offers up a guide to the
coolest Mother-approved green gifts in town. |
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Air-quality grades in Minnesota are tumbling
April 29, 2009 9:58am CST
 Minnesota has long scored high in air-quality ratings. But now, under tougher standards by the EPA, Minnesota counties are starting to see their grades drop, according to a report from the American Lung Association. And much of it can be attributed to particulate and ozone pollution caused by excessive vehicle exhaust. |
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The Green List: This week's green events, workshops, and more
March 12
 From workshops on detoxifying your home to free green gatherings and more, LiveGreenTwinCities offers up a guide to the best green events in the Twin Cities for March 12-18. |
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Make Mondays meat-free
 Did you know? According to a 2006 report by the United Nations, the world's livestock generate more greenhouse gases than the transportation industry. In fact, it's estimated that the livestock industry is responsible for 13.5 to 18 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. And there's another meaty issue tied to our love of beef: Manure from industrial farms is
polluting water bodies, increasing Earth-heating nitrous oxide
emissions, and having a detrimental effect on wildlife, human health,
and the planet. |
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