Blogs & Ecology

A produce stand in Urla. Photo via PeggySuadaOz at flickr.

Photo: Via Hives for Lives

It's that time of year, when kids all over are saying so long to summer camp and lazy mornings watching TV show reruns, and gearing up for the new school year. But few will be as busy as Molly and Carly: In addition to school and school activities, this young entrepreneurial sister duo manages the day-to-day operations of their own honey business, Hives for Lives.

Hives for Lives Honey is a "Product with a Purpose"

Image source: Ruby Red

Ruby Red, maker of organic and natural skin-care products, now offers their lemon organic shea butter. Shea butter does a great job, possibly the best, of really keeping dry, chapped skin nice and soft.

Want a dream job? How about one where you travel to far off places, documenting all of the successful, sustainable projects that different community groups are not only trying but also excelling in? One where you meet people around the world, see ‘the big 5’, taste exotic food, and stay in eco-resorts that most people will never see. If this sounds good, then you may be interested in working with the Green Living Project. This amazing group travels the world, and is currently documenting successful sustainability projects across Africa and North America. ...

Urban beekeepers. Images via 1, 2, 3, 4