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Annemarie Börlind Honors World Fair Trade Day

In honor of World Fair Trade Day, May 12th this year, we are featuring some of the projects Börlind supports to foster economic growth and sustainability in Third World nations. Responsibility and sustainability have always been central to the Borlind philosophy. Annemarie Börlind is committed to obtaining natural raw materials from socio-ecological projects that follow … Continue reading

10 Simple Steps Toward Major Eco Impact

Going green and helping to save the planet doesn’t have to mean major lifestyle changes or investments in costly energy-saving home improvements. Here are ten simple tips that take little effort, have a major impact, and will save you time and money. 1.  Cut off junk mail. Cut the amount of junk mail you receive, … Continue reading

What does “natural” mean?

The media is filled with information touting the benefits of “natural” products.  It seems like every company is jumping on the bandwagon – consumers are bombarded with advertisements claiming products are “pure”, “botanical”. But how is one to know if products are really natural and if the plant extracts in the products are really effective … Continue reading