Green Book Picks from HowYouEco:

Harmonious Environment: Beautify, Detoxify & Energize Your Life, Your Home & Your Planet, is a reference book for anyone who cares about their health and well being and for the future of the planet. It’s written by Norma Lehmeier Hartie, who develops a blueprint for green, sustainable living. Subjects include: how to replace toxic and unsustainable products with safe, eco-friendly ones; cleaning and removing clutter to organize home or office: using the principles of feng shui, the four elements, color, energy and Vastu; and good design principles needed for a unique and eclectic approach to home decorating. Also contains a comprehensive listing of advisory organizations, product and service resources.

Buy It: Harmonious Environment:

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Phil Loduca Jr. , VP of Sales for methanol fuel cell maker Oorja Protonics has joined the HowYouEco Advisory Board. Oorja Protonics develops and manufactures fuel cells that run on methanol, a green, alcohol-based fuel that reduces greenhouse gas emissions lowering companies carbon footprint.

“Phil brings entrepreneurial and clean tech spirit to the team and we’re excited to have his insights as we grow HowYouEco,” said HowYouEco CEO and ChiefEco Luke Fretwell .

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HowYouEco is the leading multi-channel platform with green directory, social network, media outlet and marketplace where like-minded people and businesses interact. Channels HomeEco, WorkEco and PlayEco bring more green into your home, work and play.

Win one of 10 free passes to GoGreenExpo Atlanta on June 26-28, 2009! Check out exhibits featuring the latest eco-friendly products & services, speakers and educational programs and meet other like-minded people.

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HowYouEco has partnered with our friends at Sustainable Life Media to support their upcoming Sustainable Brands ‘09 conference from May 31-June 4 in Monterey, CA.

We’ll raise awareness about the event where 400+ business and brand strategists, designers and sustainability executives discuss the rapid rise of sustainability as a driver for revenue growth and brand equity.

They’ll raise awareness of the value our sustainability platform and channels HomeEco, WorkEco and PlayEco brings to companies who want to reach people that care about green and sustainability.

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One of the ExpertEcos featured at HowYouEco,HomeEco,WorkEco and PlayEco.

Nancy Massotto, is executive director of the Holistic Moms Network, a non-profit support and resource organization connecting parents interested in holistic health and green living.

How do you eco?:
“We’re a non-profit, grassroots community-building network for parents interested in holistic health and green living. We connect parents who are passionate about natural parenting options from breastfeeding and cloth diapering, to non-toxic/green cleaning and supporting local farmers. As an organization, we eco by educating parents about ways that they can live sustainably and by helping them to locate local resources to support their choices….” More from Nancy and her green favorites »

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Green businesses, blogs and organizations get a free Eco boost at HowYouEco:

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ExpertEcos are featured prominently at HowYouEco, HomeEco, WorkEco and PlayEco, in their areas of expertise. Show how you eco, why you eco and your favorites.

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Latest news from the greenest sources that caught our eye:

• From Rust Belt to Green Belt: The Renewal of Pittsburgh
• How to green your bathroom
• How to green your office holiday party
• Vanity Fair Scraps Annual “Green Issue”
• Turning trash into fashion
• Webconferencing: A Green Recession Tactic
• More green news

Latest news from the greenest sources that caught our eye:

• EPA Unveils Top 25 U.S. Cities with the Most Energy Star Buildings
• As Eco-Seals Proliferate, So Do Doubts
• Hidden Threats and Greenwashing Abound for Investors in Foreign Real Estate
• Tour de Vetrazzo—Daylighting, Artisans, and Manufacturing in the U.S.A.
• Why does Tom’s of Maine use aluminum toothpaste tubes?
• The Recessionista’s Ultimate Green Do-It-Yourself Guide
• More green news

Dr. Nammy Patel, principal of Green Dentistry and founder of ToothHugger, has joined the HowYouEco Advisory Board.

“Through Green Dentistry and ToothHugger, Nammy is leading the charge in greening the health care industry. Her energy and entrepreneurial spirit is a great addition to the HowYouEco team,” said HowYouEco CEO and ChiefEco Luke Fretwell.

“HowYouEco is such a wonderful, approachable community of like-mind people. It shows how we can come together as a community and support each other for a greater global impact,” said Patel.

About HowYouEco

HowYouEco and channels HomeEco, WorkEco and PlayEco bring more green into your home, work and play. HowYouEco is the leading sustainability platform and social network that includes green news, reviews, community, directory and marketplace.

One of the ExpertEcos featured at HowYouEco,HomeEco,WorkEco and PlayEco.

Jill Buck, is a former Naval Officer; proud mother of 3; and founder & executive director of Go Green Initiative.

How do you eco?:
“I like to think of ‘green’ as who I am, not what I do. I’d like to think that I’m the kind of person who wouldn’t knowingly waste anything, and so I try to act accordingly. And I wouldn’t knowingly introduce toxins into my children’s world, and so I try to make sure I don’t. I “eco” by trying to think through the ramifications of my action (or inaction), and when I reach the point when I don’t know the effect of my actions, I try to find out….” More from Jill and her green favorites »

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One of the ExpertEcos featured at HowYouEco,HomeEco,WorkEco and PlayEco.

Dr. Joel Kreisberg, is founder and executive director of the Teleosis Institute, which is helping medicine go green. I practice homeopathy in my private practice

How do you eco?:
“Sustainability for me starts with taking care of my health. But that is not all, making sure that my community is healthy, supporting each other facilitates my own health. Then of course, my communities health is supported by the environment that we all live in. So eco to me is living healthy in a sustainabile community in a healthy environment…” More from Dr. Joel and his green favorites »

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One of the ExpertEcos featured at HowYouEco,HomeEco,WorkEco and PlayEco.

Dr. Nammy Patel, opened her San Francisco-based green dental practice three years ago in her LEED Gold certified office.

How do you eco?:
“We try to think of everything. We work in partnership with our clients to make them feel comfortable. From private consultations, a personal office tour, relaxing music, herbal shoulder wraps and organic lip balm, we try to relax our clients. We want you to feel comfortable.

We also want to make sure we don’t contaminate, but still re-use our resources as much as possible. We have a mercury amalgam separator, so old fillings don’t just go down the drain and back into the water system. Most dentists don’t even know about it….” More from Dr. Nammy and her green favorites »

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Latest green companies that got their free HowYouEco listing:

Friends of Ryerson Woods: Works closely with the Lake County, Illinois Forest Preserves to help protect this rare ecosystem for present and future generations. Sponsors environmental education programs and projects to contribute to the resources at Ryerson Woods More »

Garden Girl Natural Skin Care: Personal care products formulated with high quality natural ingredients to provides superior quality natural skin care. Free of parabens, phthalates, petroleum and unnecessary chemicals More »

Storm Sustainability: Water management services for people who design, build, manage or live where water infrastructure is insufficient. Storm enhances and protects our environment so that you have water when you need it. More »

The Swamp Schools: Discipline-focused education and training in environmental and wetlands management. More »

One Village Gifts: Green jewelry, sustainable and fair trade handbags, chocolate and coffee, home decor and holiday gifts. More »

CalFinder Solar Contractors: Large network of solar contractors servicing the United States. Website offer free estimates on residential solar. More »

Haleiwa Farmers Market: Vibrant marketplace for growers, food vendors and artisans. More than 40 vendors offer a wide variety of the freshest local produce, hand-crafted Hawaii-made merchandise, and delicious treats & eats. More »

COPE Farms: Small start up organic farm in middle Georgia area. More »

Organic Babe & Kids Wear: Online site for organic baby clothes, nappies, t-shirts, maternity wear, jackets, tops and baby lotions. More »

Project GreenBag : Eco-friendly fashionable alternative to plastic & paper bags. Made from 100% organic cotton and printed with non-toxic inks. More »

ecomii: Online green lifestyle resource, offering trustworthy and practical, how-to information for living a greener lifestyle. More »

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Latest news from the greenest sources that caught our eye:

• Our Awareness Controls Human Destiny
• Here’s how to protect the blue heart of the planet
• Hey Mr. Green
• Guide to Conserving Water
• Venture firm Kleiner Perkins is raising $1.25B — much of it green
• Inaction in IT means computing still ain’t green
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One of the ExpertEcos featured at HowYouEco,HomeEco,WorkEco and PlayEco.

Lynn Colwell, an expert on green celebrations is co-author with her daughter, Corey Colwell-Lipson, of Celebrate Green, which offers tips, strategies and ideas for creating celebrations with more meaning and less negative impact on people and the Earth.

How do you eco?:
“I buy organic as much as possible. I drive as little as possible. Keep lights off whenever possible. Buy in bulk where possible. THINK before I buy something—do I need this, want it? Look at every aspect of my life through the lens of making more eco-friendly choices…” More from Lynn and her green favorites »

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Adam Shake is founder of Twilight Earth, a blog about environmental issues, green world wide news and shared discussions. Adam lives near Washington D.C. with his wife and Rhodesian ridgeback, Katahdin. He spent time in the military, defense industry, homeland security and commercial real estate. He’s now working on a second novel and writes for environmental media companies. When not working on Pennsylvania Avenue, he can be found in a kayak, sailboat, or on the Appalachian Trail.

How do you eco?

The biggest thing I do to lower my carbon footprint is take public transportation to work. I work 2 blocks from the White House and take the Metro to and from work every day. The Metro is great, and helps keep me humble. Every day, I see people from all walks of life, from generals going to the Pentagon to homeless people staying warm. I believe that we have to live a life of integrity, and as the founder of an environmental website, I feel as if I have to set the standard.

Why did you go eco?

At the age of 29, I lost everything and had to reinvent myself. I went back to the only constant that I could find, and that was nature. I knew that everything that we place iconic representation on, everything that is created by and held dear, by man, can be taken away. I created a second life with less than $10.00 in my pocket, using nature as my go to. I realized, in the mountains and under the stars, that the world is real. Nobody could take away those things. I was wrong. Mountain tops are removed everyday for the coal inside of them and the valleys are filled with the dirt. The stars are blotted out by the unnecessary outdoor lights that light up our cities. The lakes, rivers and oceans are so polluted that we can’t even let their waters wet our skin. I decided to fight.

What’s your favorite eco tip?

Educate ourselves about how seemingly benign everyday actions, like turning the heat up, effect the world around us. With education and the sharing of knowledge, habits and behaviors will change. Environmentalism isn’t just about saving the planet, it’s about saving ourselves.

EcoLinks

• Twilight Earth
• Get your HotEco feature
• Free listing for your green company

Our CEO and Chief Eco, Luke Fretwell was recently named to the Green Chamber of Commerce board of directors.

Luke, along with other board members, will help provide leadership for the national, membership-based organization dedicated to fostering the success of businesses committed to environmental and social responsibility.

“More than ever, now is the time for green businesses and organizations to join together and re-define the new economy. It’s an honor to join great green leaders in this concerted effort to build a united, stronger, greener business front,” said Luke.

Green Chamber of Commerce brings together green businesses within their communities, and promotes the mutual success of those businesses.

HowYouEco brings more green into home, work and play with a complete green directory, social network, posts, news and marketplace. Through HomeEco, WorkEco, PlayEco and Blog.HowYouEco like minded people get fresh and practical ways to go greener.

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• Join the Green Chamber of Commerce
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More green companies just got their free HowYouEco listing:

clementine nw: Online boutique specializing in organic, safe, sustainable products for mamas & babies. More »

Organica Deluxe: Eco-friendly luxury gift online boutique. Green gifts include flowers, wine, home decor, bakery, chocolate and snacks, spa and baby care. Utilizes single box delivery for most packages to reduce paper consumption by 50%, tissue wrapping paper made from 75% post consumer recycled paper and completely biodegradable cornstarch packing peanuts. . More »

TheGreenGirls.tv: Blogs, articles, videos and photos that help inspire an Eco conscious lifestyle. More »

Terra Furnishings: Products include an extensive line of hand carved wood twist stools, end tables, spa essentials and accessories utilizing sustainable woods such as monkey pod (acacia), mango and farmed teak. Also carries environmentally sound pottery, glass and jewelry items.More »

TriplePundit: Website focused on integrating people, planet, and profits into today’s businesses. Covers creation and development of sustainable organizations, brands and business cultures- innovative solutions to make both small and large business better. More »

Green By Design: Green building center in San Francisco Bay Area offering green consulting services and eco-friendly products. More »

Mahoney Architects & Interiors: Award winning architecture and interior design firm dedicated to designing energy efficient and healthy homes. More »

iReuse: Online system to find or get rid of furniture, equipment and supplies. Connects people who need stuff with people who have extra stuff. Leader in the field of large-scale reuse. Winner of Acterra Environmental Enterprise, Marin Conservation League’s Business of the Year and Going Green top 100 Private Companies awards. More »

My Web of Life : The often sticky always creative life of an Earth-conscious mom. More »

Elder Creek Landscapes : Full service ecologically-minded landscape firm. Uses no toxic herbicides, pesticides, or synthetic fertilizers. When possible uses products approved for certified organic agriculture. Composts, mulches, and natural soil amendments for fertilization and safe, proven alternatives for pest management. More »

Old Growth Riverwood: Eco-friendly wood flooring, counter tops, trims and mantels for home or business. Wood is recovered from the river or reclaimed from historic structures. No trees are cut down for our lumber. More »

SONU Water: USDA certified organic low-calorie beverage fortified with vitamins and minerals. Contains electrolytes and antioxidants. No artificial sweeteners or preservatives. Recyclable containers. Packaging also USDA certified. More »

Wai Hope Organic Skincare: Naturopathic skin care line hydro-organic, nano particle delivery system that targets the basal layer of epidermis. Packaged in recyclable glass or plastic. Labels printed on recycled paper with organic, plant based ink and adhered to the jars and bottles with biodegradable saps. More »

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Latest news from the greenest sources that caught our eye:

• 10 Must-Read Articles for Green Job Hunters
• The 25 Most Promising Green Businesses
• Green Dentistry: Pioneer Fills a Gap in the Field
• Eating Your Veggies: Not As Good For You?
• Risk, Recession, and the Future of Green Markets
• Water Saving Tips: Cut Water Use at the Tap
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