The Conscious Salon - by Nails Magazine

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September 7 2008 - News

Sustainable Summer Sojourn

Summer travel does not need to be a vacation from consciousness and from our eco-sensitive choices.

July 23 2008 - Article

Going for the Green

Salons have always been centered around a beauty philosophy — but what happens when salons extend that outlook to include Mother Earth? As green salons pop up all over the country, find out what this trend means to you.

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  • Friends of the Earth (FOE)
    Friends of the Earth (foe.org) is the U.S. voice of the world’s largest grassroots environmental network, with member groups in 70 countries. Since 1969, Friends of the Earth has been at the forefront of high-profile efforts to create a healthier, just world.
  • volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
    found in substances such as paint, VOCs contribute to smog production and are frequently identified as a health hazard. Many building products that strive to be environmentally friendly purposely contain no or low VOCs
  • U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
    A nonprofit organization that wants to “transform the building marketplace to sustainability.” It administers the independent green building certification system known as “LEED,” as well as hosts the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo and other educational offerings.