Kristin Canty envisions a world where family farms can produce sustainably in peace. Amen to that, sister.

Some of us know our calling right from the get-go. For others, it takes a crisis to kickstart our life’s mission. You can count Kristin Canty in the latter group. It wasn’t until her young son fell victim to debilitating allergies and asthma that the mom of four discovered the benefits of raw milk—after he guzzled the stuff and almost immediately kicked those allergies to the curb. Continue reading “Eco-Stiletto: Kristin Canty: Our Eco Hero ID’s Hers” »

Some of us know our calling right from the get-go. For others, it takes a crisis to kickstart our life’s mission. You can count Kristin Canty in the latter group. It wasn’t until her young son fell victim to debilitating allergies and asthma that the mom of four discovered the benefits of raw milk—after he guzzled the stuff and almost immediately kicked those allergies to the curb.

But Canty discovered something else along the way. Those family farmers who produce the raw milk her entire family now drinks? They, along with others who farm good stuff like organic produce and grass-fed beef, face draconian regulations, government threats and armed raids. Continue reading “Eco-Stiletto: Family Farms Under Fire” »

Yes, you’re in the right section: Although Shiva Rose is a true EcoCelebrity, she joins us this month in Beauty & Health. The 41-year-old actress, designer, mother and writer—she’s written for Vogue, Lucky and the Huffington Post, and recently launched her own awesome website, The Local Rose—truly rocked our world when she confessed her devotion to EcoStiletto and told us she wanted to share her secrets with our readers. Considering she’s a true eco-beauty expert and has the luminous skin, gorgeous hair and perfect smile to prove it, we’re feeling pretty lucky right about now. Part Three of Four. Continue reading “Eco-Stiletto: Shiva Rose Spills Her Secrets To Ageless Beauty: Bright Eyes” »

If ever there was a living, breathing, radiantly glowing testament to the raw-food way of life, this girl is it. After discovering white flour, sugar and deep-fried snacks in college—and suffering through the ill effects of these ickies—Ani returned to the raw-food roots embraced by her family and has never looked back. Her first book, “Ani’s Raw Food Kitchen,” won Gourmand World Cookbook’s “Best Vegetarian Cookbook USA” award for that year; she followed with “Ani’s Raw Food Desserts,” “Ani’s Raw Food Essentials,” and, most recently, “Ani’s Raw Food Asia.” Consider us converted! Part Two of Five. Continue reading “Eco-Stiletto: Ani Phyo Makes Raw Easy to Love” »

Yes, it’s her real name. Holistic health and fitness guru and all-around sustainable spokesperson Rainbeau Mars was born under a double rainbow in a teepee. Really.

Lured to Hollywood from Hawaii at age 18, Rainbeau gave up acting to study with YogaWorks founders Chuck Miller and Maty Ezraty, and went on to found ra’yoKa, a revolutionary new yogic concept that she now teaches to A-list celebrities, models and moguls. Continue reading “Eco-Stiletto: Rainbeau Mars on Eco-Sinning” »

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Just the word “silk” seems infused with diaphanous luxury, summery sophistication, and natural splendor. Don’t believe us? Go ahead, say it. Mmm. It just sounds so…silky. Which is all very nice. But just how eco is silk, really? Continue reading “Eco-Stiletto: Eco Silk for Summer Style: Jesse Kamm” »

Yes, it’s her real name. Holistic health and fitness guru and all-around sustainable spokesperson Rainbeau Mars was born under a double rainbow in a teepee. Really.

Lured to Hollywood from Hawaii at age 18, Rainbeau gave up acting to study with YogaWorks founders Chuck Miller and Maty Ezraty, and went on to found ra’yoKa, a revolutionary new yogic concept that she now teaches to A-list celebrities, models and moguls. Continue reading “Eco-Stiletto: Rainbeau Mars Finds Her Identity” »

Just like a little black dress and good pair of (organic denim) jeans, when the sunshine season hits, we reach for sassy sandals. This season, we’re rolling out the beach towel for eco-chic versions that tread lightly on the planet. From tire-derived gladiators to birkies with a higher purpose, these sandals—though flat-footed—inspire a truly stiletto-sized carbon footprint. Plus, we scored more than $400 worth for our subscribers! Part Four of Four. Continue reading “Eco-Stiletto: Best Sandals to Put Spring In Your Step: Green Soul Shoes” »

Ever wonder where that chair you’re sitting on came from? How it was made? And with what? And what’s going to happen to it once your cat finally shreds it beyond recognition? These are the kinds of questions that drove Annie Leonard across the globe to visit factories, manufacturing facilities and dumps in search of answers about how stuff is made and where it goes after we no longer have use for it.

Those answers are the stuff of The Story of Stuff, Leonard’s Continue reading “Eco-Stiletto: Too Much Stuff! That’s Her Story” »

Ever wonder where that chair you’re sitting on came from? How it was made? And with what? And what’s going to happen to it once your cat finally shreds it beyond recognition? These are the kinds of questions that drove Annie Leonard across the globe to visit factories, manufacturing facilities and dumps in search of answers about how stuff is made and where it goes after we no longer have use for it. Continue reading “ECO-STILETTO: This Is Her Story of STUFF” »