Is it coincidence that we call the planet Mother Nature? There are definite similarities in raising children and nurturing the complex ecological balance that makes up our natural environment. Both kids and the planet require a stable consistent atmosphere to thrive and grow. Also, both mothers and Mother Nature are often under appreciated. In ...

As you may have guessed by the recent posts about using your wallet to cast a vote for the environment, we're really into The Better World Shopping Guide. We listed five of the best companies to support and explained a bit of why each of them are deserving. The companies in the top five of Dr. Ellis Jones' (the author) list are probably a bit more ...

The Green Festival opened its doors in Chicago this weekend, just in time for Earth Day. The windy city is showing a very strong shade of green and its not just from the new spring growth that is everywhere on this warm sunny weekend.  From recycled billboard bags to bamboo yoga pants, there is something for everyone at this years show.  ...

This Saturday we'll be journeying to the current center of the green universe -- Chicago, this year's host of the Green Festival. Among the things planners promise we'll be able to do there? Shop for eco-fashions, fair trade products and solar technology; take part in how-to workshops; sample organic food and local beer and wine; listen to live ...

I learned a few things reading Time magazine's recent Global Warming Survival Guide. For instance, did you know there's a type of sheep that grows a coat of cotton instead of wool? I sure didn’t. Maybe someone should tell the Sustainable Cotton Project so they can update their organic cotton information. ''You could make your own clothes with ...

Leonardo DiCaprio is being featured in May’s issue of Vanity Fair, with fur! Don’t worry; the fur’s attached to celebrity polar bear cub Knut (sounds like Ka-noot). As you may recall, Knut was born in captivity at the Berlin Zoo and raised by a keeper after being rejected by his mother. Annie Leibovitz shot the photos, of DiCaprio at the ...

A new label presented an ethical clothing collection at London fashion week recently. Amana is the name for the new label, which means, “delivered in confidence” in Moroccan. The partners Helen Wood and Erin Tabrar have created clothing from fabrics that have minimal impact on the environment. Using hemp, organic cotton and silk, the clothes ...

Straight from the mouths of Al Gore and Leonardo DiCaprio, “for the first time in the history of the Oscars, this show has officially gone green.” Looking dapper in black tuxes, the two spoke about the Academy’s newfound commitment to “environmentally intelligent practices”, which it has been reported include using recycled paper, serving organic ...

Next Monday is one of our favorite days of the year here at The Renewable Planet. It’s the Savers / Value Village 50 % off sale! What’s so great about Savers, you ask? It’s the ultimate in recycled clothing, accessories, books, furniture and more. We’re heading down early for some great deals. I’ll be the one with the stick fighting off rival ...