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Peak oil
A tasting of five organic olive oils 4
Posted 2 months, 1 week ago by Tom PhilpottHomer called it liquid gold, but today it's so ubiquitous that it's lost that precious place in the pantheon. How does exploding olive cultivation wreak havoc on the land, and how do organic olive oils stack up? Read More
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It's Pat
A test of six recycled-paper napkins 1
Posted 2 months, 3 weeks ago by Katharine WrothYes, we know, paper napkins are evil and all true greens use cloth napkins or a hankie to wipe up messes. But on the off chance that you keep some disposables around, here's a rundown of which recycled options work best. Read More
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The Root of the Matter
A tasting of nine “natural” root beers yields surprising results 12
Posted 3 months, 3 weeks ago by Lou BendrickYour beverage aisle might showcase retro, handcrafted "root sodas" with exotic spices, certified organic root beers, a green-tea root beer, and a diet root beer spiked with an eco-sounding plant-based sweetener. Which to choose? Let our taste test be your guide. Read More
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Heavy on the Ice, Light on the Cream
A review of six non-dairy ice creams 30
Posted 4 months, 1 week ago by Kate Sheppard
Can soy, rice, and coconut concoctions live up to dairy-based frozen desserts? A Grist-commissioned tasting panel finds out. Read More
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Best Served Cold
A tasting of seven organic ice cream flavors 15
Posted 4 months, 3 weeks ago by Tom Philpott
Summer's here, and that means it's time for ice cream! OK, it's always time for ice cream, who are we kidding. In today's column, Tom Philpott makes the enormous sacrifice of taste-testing several organic varieties -- in our next installment, we'll take a look at non-dairy brands. Read More
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Come Fry With Me
A sizzling test of seven eco-sunscreen brands 3
Posted 5 months, 1 week ago by Katharine Wroth
You know you need protection from the sun's rays, and you don't want a product that will harm you or the planet. So what should you slather on? Grist staffers expose their flesh to help you figure it out. Read More
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Potty Humor
Which natural toilet-bowl cleaner wins with a flush? 10
Posted 5 months, 3 weeks ago by Sarah van Schagen
Are eco-brand toilet-bowl cleaners really worth a shit? Read More
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Shower power
A sudsy study of eco-label shampoos 22
Posted 6 months ago by Sarah van Schagen
Which eco-friendly shampoo offers the most clean for the least green? Read More
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We Soaked In It
A test of green(er) dishwasher detergents 6
Posted 6 months, 2 weeks ago by Tom Philpott
Green dishwasher detergents are better for the planet -- but do they get the job done? Tom Philpott puts a few brands to the test. Read More
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Here Comes the Airplane
Putting organic baby foods to the test 2
Posted 7 months, 2 weeks ago by Katharine Wroth
Jarred, frozen, or made at home? A baby-parent panel weighs in. Read More
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Brewer's Dozen
In our latest tasting, organic beer comes of age 10
Posted 8 months, 2 weeks ago by Tom Philpott
Tom Philpott and friends taste-test 12 organic beers. Read More
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De-salt of the Earth
The rundown on eco-friendly ice melt 4
Posted 8 months, 4 weeks ago by Katharine Wroth
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Thar She Blows
A nosy review of recycled facial tissue 12
Posted 9 months, 1 week ago by Sarah van Schagen
As any sensitive nose knows, the quest for facial tissues that are gentle on you -- and the earth -- is nothing to sneeze at. Is it possible to find a strong, soft schnoz-swiper that doesn't strip the forest? Read More
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Balm Squad
A review of natural and organic lip balms 17
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Pop Stars
Ring in the new with a ‘natural’ bottle of bubbly 1
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A taste test of seven ‘natural’ frozen dinners 9
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A review of eco-minded feminine products, part two 22
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A review of eco-minded feminine products 46
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A review of disposable eco-diapers 10
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A tasting of five fall-friendly organic dark brews 4
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A review of non-clay cat litters 32
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Eleven organic breakfast cereals get put to the spoon 11
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Crunch time for 10 health-food-store potato-chip brands 4
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Making a stink about green(ish) deodorants 36
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A buzzworthy review of DEET-free bug repellents 12
Posted 1 year, 3 months ago