When Girlawhirl visits her country and beach house buddies throughout the summer, she makes sure to bring along a hostess gift. But she doesn't forget the kiddies and this summer that means she's toting along Real World Wonders stuffed animals in her weekend bag, and each member of the gang has a story to tell…
read full entryWill water be the oil of the next hundred years? Will fresh water be traded as a commodity, fought over at borders and considered so precious as to be called “blue gold?” More than a billion people don't have access to freshwater, and most experts – 200 scientists from 50 countries – agree that along with global warming, a water shortage is another crisis that the Earth will face…
read full entryGirlawhirl's in love with this totally transformable tote, designed to carry dry cleaning both to and from the cleaners. For drop-offs it's a roomy tote, carrying 12 men's shirts with no trouble. After everything's clean, it transforms itself into a garment bag, covering the same 12 shirts for the journey home…
read full entryIt's not just the wasting of water that gets Girlawhirl's goat when she thinks of washing a car – it's all the chemicals that are used to clean both the outside and inside. That new car smell? It truly grosses her out, because she knows it's full of off-gassing chemicals and other things she'd really rather not inhale…
read full entryCap and Trade; Girlawhirl hears it on the news, and when friends are in the midst of a political debate. And while yes, she knows that they're talking about a system to regulate carbon emissions, it seems she's in the minority. According to a recent Rasmussen poll, only 24% of Americans knew that Cap and Trade had something to do with the fight to stop global warming…
read full entryCould Girlawhirl's next car be electric? It's possible – there are a few options that will be available in the United States over the course of the next couple of years. Already a fan of the Tesla Roadster, Girlawhirl wishes there were more electric car options for the average American. Right now, the Roadster is the only highway capable electric vehicle that's being produced in the US, but with its long waiting list and high price tag, it's more of a novelty than a realistic consideration…
read full entryGirlawhirl's not the only one who finds herself staring at the clock at 3am these days. It's become the topic of conversation in morning meetings and with Super Pals over coffee; more and more people she knows are having trouble falling asleep. Whether she's worrying about a problem at work or a financial issue at home, Girlawhirl's found some help from Dr. Andrew Weil in his Night Health Collection for Origins…
read full entry| Jul 2, 2009: | real world wonders are way more than stuffed animals. read full entry |
| Jun 25, 2009: | is water the new oil?. read full entry |
| Jun 18, 2009: | with this transformable and reusable dry cleaning bag, girlawhirl's greening her cleaning. read full entry |
| Jun 11, 2009: | eco touch gets a car clean without any harsh chemicals – or water!. read full entry |
| May 21, 2009: | cap and trade – do you know what it refers to? . read full entry |
| May 14, 2009: | more electric cars are in the pipeline for the usa. read full entry |
| May 7, 2009: | with dr. andrew weil for origins night health collection, girlawhirl can catch a few more zzzzz's. read full entry |
| Apr 23, 2009: | who knew that paper could be made from elephant or panda poo?. read full entry |
| Apr 22, 2009: | it's earth day! . read full entry |
| Apr 22, 2009: | special earth day discounts. read full entry |
| Apr 16, 2009: | there's a bit of positive news in the crusade to get every plastic water bottle recycled. read full entry |
| Apr 9, 2009: | Girlawhirl's figured out how to make the ink in her printer last a little longer. read full entry |
| Apr 2, 2009: | with origins new program, all of girlawhirl's cosmetic packaging can now be recycled. read full entry |
| Mar 27, 2009: | earth hour takes place tomorrow at 8:30 pm. read full entry |
| Mar 26, 2009: | an updated guide to pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables is available online. read full entry |
| Mar 19, 2009: | world water day is this sunday. read full entry |
| Mar 19, 2009: | for world water week, take part in the tap project. read full entry |
| Mar 12, 2009: | paint & peel nail polish? Yes, it's here – and it's completely non-toxic. read full entry |
| Mar 5, 2009: | girlawhirl's stunned by the realities of CO2 emissions. read full entry |
| Feb 26, 2009: | Fall 2009 new york fashion week was a little greener: recycling cans made their debut. read full entry |
| Feb 19, 2009: | with ecotraction, there's finally a green alternative for icy roads and sidewalks. read full entry |
| Feb 12, 2009: | girlawhirl's found it: a guilt free biodegradable trash bag, that doesn't fall apart. read full entry |
| Feb 5, 2009: | the united states has a new energy agenda lead by president obama and vice president biden. read full entry |
| Jan 29, 2009: | girlawhirl finds a list of 13 things to do with her old denim jeans. read full entry |
| Jan 22, 2009: | could algae biofuels be the solution to america's oil woes?. read full entry |
| Jan 15, 2009: | can green collar jobs save the US economy?. read full entry |
| Jan 8, 2009: | the film fuel could be just what america needs to kick its oil addiction. read full entry |
| Nov 26, 2008: | recycled wrappings and led lights keep girlawhirl's holiday prep green and clean. read full entry |
| Nov 20, 2008: | girlawhirl vows to keep it small – and green – for the holidays. read full entry |
| Nov 13, 2008: | with its “considered design” process, nike has examined all aspects of its corporate carbon footprint. read full entry |
| Nov 6, 2008: | debra lynn dadd, the “queen of green,” gives girlawhirl some tips to keep indoor air from getting overly polluted. read full entry |
| Oct 30, 2008: | girlawhirl's got a great big case of the bottled water blues. read full entry |
| Oct 23, 2008: | revolution organics multi-use products keep girlawhirl gorgeous on the go. read full entry |
| Oct 16, 2008: | recycle a sweater or coat at banana republic and receive 30% off a new one. read full entry |
| Oct 9, 2008: | bigbelly trash cans are making a hugely positive environmental impact. read full entry |
| Oct 6, 2008: | a sweepstakes from burt's bees asks people to “vote for natural” when it comes to personal care products. read full entry |
| Oct 2, 2008: | girlawhirl loves this organic cotton wrap dress for so many reasons!. read full entry |
| Oct 2, 2008: | girlawhirl helps save some trees by stopping a phone book from being automatically dropped at her door. read full entry |
| Sep 25, 2008: | fair indigo helps girlawhirl turn old blue jeans into green insulation. read full entry |
| Sep 18, 2008: | a girlawhirl favorite: kvale good natured games is a semi-finalist in the annual boost your business contest. read full entry |
| Sep 11, 2008: | with cloths and sponges from twist girlawhirl can finally kick her paper towel habit. read full entry |
| Sep 4, 2008: | the queen of green, debra lynn dadd and her husband larry redalia take a cross-country trip in a car converted to run on vegetable oil. read full entry |
| Aug 28, 2008: | the be well mattress is what girlawhirl dreams about. read full entry |
| Aug 21, 2008: | will economically priced solar panels eventually be available at girlawhirl's local ikea store?. read full entry |
| Aug 14, 2008: | green energy: the facts. read full entry |
| Aug 7, 2008: | al gore challenges the nation to switch to carbon free sources of electricity in 10 years.. read full entry |
| Jul 31, 2008: | for the best in local and in season fruits and veggies, girlawhirl hits her farmers' market. read full entry |
| Jul 24, 2008: | dr. emoto's research, shown in the dvd “messages from water,” reminds girlawhirl of the power of words, music and thought. read full entry |
| Jul 17, 2008: | with a mini battery charger, it's so much easier to recharge instead of buying new batteries. read full entry |
| Jul 10, 2008: | girlawhirl makes sure her apartment is in energy-saving mode when she's on vacation. read full entry |
| Jul 3, 2008: | eco friendly beach gear keeps girlawhirl sun safe and green. read full entry |
| Jun 26, 2008: | girlawhirl finds a safer alternative to a vinyl shower curtain, one made from peva. read full entry |
| Jun 19, 2008: | how to reduce your carbon footprint by joanna yarrow gives girlawhirl plenty of concrete ways to make a difference. read full entry |
| Jun 12, 2008: | is girlawhirl a meat reducer? . read full entry |
| Jun 5, 2008: | today is world environment day. read full entry |
| May 29, 2008: | when she buys something from save your world, girlawhirl knows that she's saving an acre of rainforest with every purchase . read full entry |
| May 22, 2008: | energy teas from honest tea are girlawhirl's new afternoon brew. read full entry |
| May 15, 2008: | going green has its own language. read full entry |
| May 8, 2008: | the organic food shopper's guide by jeff cox feeds girlawhirl's mind. read full entry |
| May 1, 2008: | with a new smart power strip, girlawhirl can reduce the amount of energy her systems use. read full entry |
| Apr 24, 2008: | this arbor day, girlawhirl vows to save as many trees as she can. read full entry |
| Apr 22, 2008: | girlawhirl celebrates small steps towards a greener world. read full entry |
| Apr 22, 2008: | a new book called green chic helps girlawhirl save the earth with style. read full entry |
| Apr 22, 2008: | The magazine paper project encourages publishers to print magazines on recycled paper. read full entry |
| Apr 17, 2008: | girlawhirl's doing a bit of prep work for next week's earth day. read full entry |
| Apr 10, 2008: | girlawhirl's never idle, but why does it seem like everyone else is?. read full entry |
| Apr 9, 2008: | the natural resources defense council has tons of information girlawhirl can use. read full entry |
| Apr 3, 2008: | new eco-friendly fibers and fabrics are piquing girlawhirl's interest. read full entry |
| Mar 27, 2008: | led lights are making news. read full entry |
| Mar 20, 2008: | really green by debra lynn dadd helps set the record straight on all shades of green. read full entry |
| Mar 13, 2008: | in the uae, a carbon neutral city is planned. read full entry |
| Mar 6, 2008: | come april, there'll be no more plastic bags at whole foods markets . read full entry |
| Feb 28, 2008: | gary hirshberg of stonyfield farm yogurt shares the secret of his eco-success in his book stirring it up: how to make money and save the world. read full entry |
| Feb 21, 2008: | the virtual march at to stop global warming is now one million strong. read full entry |
| Feb 14, 2008: | veriflora certified flowers make valentine's day that much sweeter. read full entry |
| Jan 31, 2008: | futurefashion highlights green looks from girlawhirl's favorite designers. read full entry |
| Jan 24, 2008: | clean burning candles: girlawhirl gets the scoop on what to look for. read full entry |
| Jan 17, 2008: | organic sheets keep girlawhirl green in '08. read full entry |
| Jan 10, 2008: | code green from lonely planet gives girlawhirl a whole new way to look at traveling. read full entry |
| Jan 3, 2008: | what's a VOC?. read full entry |
| Dec 27, 2007: | global warming action kits are on girlawhirl's agenda. read full entry |
| Nov 15, 2007: | a recycled paper fashion show is taking place in san francisco tonight. read full entry |
| Nov 15, 2007: | it's america recycles day!. read full entry |
| Nov 8, 2007: | simply green giving by danny seo gives girlawhirl great ideas to keep the holidays green. read full entry |
| Nov 1, 2007: | with her lotus sanitizing system, girlawhirl goes chemical-free. read full entry |
| Oct 25, 2007: | a reusable bag from method gives girlawhirl something green to carry around. read full entry |
| Oct 18, 2007: | the lazy environmentalist by josh dorfman helps girlawhirl be just that. read full entry |
| Oct 11, 2007: | greendimes.com rescues girlawhirl from too many catalogs . read full entry |
| Oct 4, 2007: | tees for change are part of girlawhirl's wardrobe. read full entry |
| Sep 13, 2007: | alternative energy demystified by stan gibilisco is girlawhirl's go-to guide. read full entry |
| Aug 30, 2007: | holy cow cleaning products keep girlawhirl's apartment sparkling. read full entry |
| Aug 23, 2007: | organic baking mixes from king arthur flour make girlawhirl's life a lot easier. read full entry |
| Aug 16, 2007: | green reads: girlawhirl's favorite books to help her get greener. read full entry |
| Aug 9, 2007: | conscience tees are girlawhirl's cool way of wearing her heart on her sleeve. read full entry |
| Aug 2, 2007: | plant a tree. read full entry |
| Jul 26, 2007: | wireless batteries are the newest items on girlawhirl's list of recyclables. read full entry |
| Jul 19, 2007: | a wallet sized guide to pesticide residues on produce helps girlawhirl shop smart. read full entry |
| Jul 12, 2007: | earth tones helps girlawhirl's cell phone go green. read full entry |
| Jul 5, 2007: | the game head1liners is not just fun, it's green. read full entry |
| Jun 28, 2007: | peace, love and earth jewelry is right on target. read full entry |
| Jun 21, 2007: | to-go ware is girlawhirl's favorite new accessory. read full entry |
| Jun 14, 2007: | reusablebags.com helps girlawhirl find the perfect grocery bag. read full entry |
| Jun 7, 2007: | cool globes: hot ideas for a cooler planet are on display in chicago . read full entry |
| Jun 5, 2007: | world environment day, it's today. read full entry |
| May 31, 2007: | the shower coach helps girlawhirl cut down on her shower time. read full entry |
| May 24, 2007: | can girlawhirl reduce the amount of mail she gets and save a few trees in the process?. read full entry |
| May 17, 2007: | plastic water bottles are everywhere! . read full entry |
| May 17, 2007: | a new planet has been discovered. read full entry |
| May 10, 2007: | the planet green game is fun!. read full entry |
| May 3, 2007: | with eco-me cleaning products girlawhirl's house never smelled so good. read full entry |
| Apr 27, 2007: | for arbor day, girlawhirl finds out more about how trees can save the world. read full entry |
| Apr 26, 2007: | what's a landfill? girlawhirl figures it out. read full entry |
| Apr 20, 2007: | recycled gifts and goodies. read full entry |
| Apr 19, 2007: | earth day is april 22nd. read full entry |
| Apr 12, 2007: | girlawhirl paints her bathroom green with organic and eco friendly beauty products. read full entry |
| Apr 5, 2007: | girlawhirl finds some help with plastic bag recycling. read full entry |
| Mar 29, 2007: | girlawhirl learns about the health hazards associated with chlorine. read full entry |
| Mar 22, 2007: | today is world water day. read full entry |
| Mar 22, 2007: | aveda's light the way candle benefits clean water projects throughout the world. read full entry |
| Mar 15, 2007: | sweden to be petroleum free by 2020. read full entry |
| Mar 8, 2007: | australia's banned the incandescent bulb!. read full entry |
| Mar 1, 2007: | girlawhirl makes sense of her new green vocabulary: sustainable, organic, biodynamic and more. read full entry |
| Feb 22, 2007: | girlawhirl tries to answer the eternal question: paper or plastic?. read full entry |
| Feb 1, 2007: | girlawhirl gets a little green going in the office. read full entry |
| Jan 25, 2007: | girlawhirl goes green in little ways that add up to big differences. read full entry |
| Jan 18, 2007: | girlawhirl joins stopglobalwarming.org's virtual march. read full entry |
| Jan 11, 2007: | girlawhirl goes green: deciphering her very own carbon footprint. read full entry |
| Jan 9, 2007: | girlawhirl goes chlorine-free in the tub and shower. read full entry |
| Jan 4, 2007: | girlawhirl goes green with information on christmas tree recycling. read full entry |
| Jan 2, 2007: | girlawhirl goes green for 2007!. read full entry |
| Nov 15, 2006: | girlawhirl gets in on america recycles day with a promise to recycle her batteries. read full entry |
| Sep 28, 2006: | girlawhirl makes it green with a request for clean green alternative energy resources. read full entry |
| Sep 27, 2006: | ‘planet chill: sustainable travel trips' from lonely planet and ben and jerry's, help girlawhirl with eco-friendly travel tips. read full entry |
| Aug 30, 2006: | go zero and plant-a-tree with gaiam.com. read full entry |
| Aug 4, 2006: | online shopping with girlawhirl: girlawhirl turns to natural mosquito repellent to get through summer evenings. read full entry |
| Jul 13, 2006: | extralife discs help with preserving food and keeping fruits and veggies fresh. read full entry |
| Jun 28, 2006: | girlawhirl finds a way to help the environment with energy efficient lightbulbs. read full entry |
| Jun 20, 2006: | corn, potatoes, sugar used to make biodegradable containers. read full entry |
| Jun 13, 2006: | girlawhirl learns how to trade used DVDs, CDs, books and videogames on zunafish.com. read full entry |
| May 19, 2006: | girlawhirl visits the giant pandas at the national zoo. read full entry |
| May 18, 2006: | paper countertops are tops!. read full entry |
| May 17, 2006: | green communities. read full entry |
| Apr 27, 2006: | bamboo fabric. read full entry |
| Apr 21, 2006: | earth day. read full entry |
| Apr 11, 2006: | home front. read full entry |
| Mar 7, 2006: | water waste. read full entry |
| Feb 2, 2006: | freed. read full entry |
| Jan 26, 2006: | solar stunner. read full entry |
| Jan 24, 2006: | water works. read full entry |
| Jan 20, 2006: | crank it up!. read full entry |
| Jan 19, 2006: | e-cycling. read full entry |
| Jan 12, 2006: | label lesson. read full entry |
| Dec 21, 2005: | organic dressing. read full entry |
| Nov 10, 2005: | solar flare. read full entry |
| Sep 28, 2005: | electrical genius. read full entry |




