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Articles Written by Beth Funari

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Beth is a Health and Wellness expert who believes sustainability goes hand-in-hand with self care. She’s the girl whipping up kombucha cocktails at parties, and extolling the benefits of canning vegetables to anyone who will listen.
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Chester County Bamboo

Chester County Bamboo believes that "bamboo is an integral piece of the sustainable puzzle." The more one learns about Bamboo the clearer this philosophy becomes. Bamboo actually generates 35% more oxygen into the atmosphere than an equivalent stand of trees. This super plant can be harvested 3-5 years after being planted. An oak, maple or cherry tree require 30-50 years before they can be harvested. John Kohler spent numerous years in the corporate world before launching Chester County Bamboo - a sustainable business he's truly passionate about.Chester County Bamboo is the first in the Philadelphia area to specialize in bamboo and one of the first in the country to offer full service bamboo management and removal. Their bamboo products include
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Health & Beauty

Tea Time: 4 Simple Ways to Green Your Habit

Did you know tea is the second most consumed beverage next to water in the US? If you’re a tea drinker you probably know its health benefits are numerous. Most teas contain high levels of antioxidants. And, tea has been said to help lower bad cholesterol and may even help heart disease. How can you make a good choice even better? Here's 4 ways to green your tea habit:
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News

Will Bloom’s Power Box Define Energy's Future?

Last week Bloom Energy revealed their electricity-in-a-box-product . The Bloom box was eight years (and 4 million dollars) in the works. Bloom Energy has finally come out of the shadows and produced a product that has other green technology companies wondering why didn’t I think of that… So, what is this box and what’s all the fuss?
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Lifestyle

Alicia Silverstone's The Kind Diet

I can't believe I haven't gushed about this book yet! Alicia Silverstone's The Kind Diet hit shelves this past October and it's on my list of top five reads (and cookbooks) of last year. Silverstone's candid yet gentle tone makes it an enjoyable read. And, it’s packed with delicious, vegan recipes. The book discusses what Alicia calls “nasty “(think dairy, meat and sugar) foods and explains why they're harmful to the body. Her approach isn’t as
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Philly

Dirty Girl Brigade : Eco Fashion and More

Dirty Girl Brigade is an example of how simple it can be to get quality, environmentally responsible duds and lifestyle products these days. Goods range from women’s and men’s apparel, cleaning supplies, bath & body essentials, home décor, jewelry, pet items and gifts. What makes Dirty Girl Brigade a sweet source for clothing and more?
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Lifestyle

UC Green – Get Involved

We hear you: readers, friends and acquaintances have said one of their goals for 2010 is to do (more?) volunteer work… UC Green - non profit organization that plants and maintains trees- is an excellent organization to get involved in! At the end of November UC Green held their annual community tree-planting event - they planted one hundred and fifty bare root trees in several blocks throughout West Philadelphia. Close to three hundred volunteers chipped in. Another event, the New Year Limb-Up,
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Lifestyle

3 Ways to Enjoy Your New Favorite Winter Veggie

I snubbed sweet potatoes (or yams as they’re often called) for far too many years of my life. Luckily, over the past few years I’ve become acquainted in a big way. Organic sweet potatoes are a delicious winter vegetable that can be easily transformed into a dinner side, snack or even dessert. Plus, an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C and fiber - they're super nutritious. Here are three of my favorite ways to enjoy sweet potatoes:
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Lifestyle

Green Guilt: Par for the Course?

I had a recent bout of ‘green guilt' that got me thinking … I just got back from a trip to beautiful Los Cabos (don’t hate me!) - The trip, scenery, company and Mexican hospitality were off-the-charts awesome. The downer…the hotel was not eco-friendly. As in, NO recycling. (I am a strong advocate of checking into hotel policy prior to vacationing. But this time was out of my control. ) Why do I bring this up? The more conversations I have with sustainable minded people, the more I realize most of us experience a little ‘green guilt’ from time to time. It’s tough to act 100% eco-minded. Unfortunately, we’re bound to be in situations now and then where we feel uncomfortable. I felt really guilty knowing my bottles of dos equis weren’t headed for the recycling bin... The truth is harping on this mindset and feeling unworthy because I couldn’t exercise control is counter productive. What’s the best way to overcome these feelings?
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