T-shirts made out of hemp, baggy pants of bamboo, loose fitting tops of organic cotton? I’m here to attest that beautiful clothing does exist in the land of organic and sustainable fibers used for apparel. But first off you may ask why bother with clothes made from those materials? Because, they are coming from sustainable sources and not filled with harmful chemicals and pesticides that could pose a threat for you and the environment. I love the beautiful and practical garments and accessories that are being made from hemp and bamboo. A primer on hemp will give you the skinny on why it’s such a great product (more…)

As beYOUmag.com’s resident Eco-Living Expert, I was thrilled to see that we now carry Green by Design TV. All of their topics are timely and informative, but I want to give you a feel for what Connie and Greg Mattison bring to the green table. First and foremost, Connie, Greg and their dog Guiness are approachable, real, and not preachy. I like that they dub themselves “newly green” versus coming off as major “treehuggers…” (Not the site, which we love, but the extremists…) (more…)