Sustainable, biodegradable, organic, green, VOC, geothermal, solar, wind, zero waste, litterless lunches, SLS, active ingredients vs inactive ingredients, composting… and the list goes on. What does it all mean?

These terms are everywhere, distinguishing our socially and environmentally responsible era from the one of convenience and 'disposablility'.

Each week, as the Natural Living Editor for Bellaonline.com, I will post relevant, topical articles that share my experiences and the resources I gather as I journey through my ‘green path’. Articles cover everything from shopping to parenting to energy conservation to keeping a green home and workplace. I have book and DVD reviews to post along with ideas on how you can be an environmentally conscious leader in your local and global communities.

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Colleen O’Malley
Natural Living Editor, BellaOnline


"Example is not the main thing in influencing others, it's the only thing." Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) - Recipient of the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize