• Whole Living: 50 Ways to Save Water by Virginia Sole-Smith, April 2012

    50 Ways to Save Water (Download PDF)

    Whole Living // April, 2012

    And yes, you're wasting more of it than you think.

  • Women's Health: Killer Spring by Virginia Sole-Smith, April 2009

    Attack of the Killer Spring! (Download PDF)

    Women's Health // April, 2009

    If you feel like you're sneezing more this season, you're probably right. Thanks to global warming, this could be your stuffiest year yet — and it's getting worse.

  • Whole Living: Skin Pollution by Virginia Sole-Smith, May 2010

    Shield Your Skin (Download PDF)

    Whole Living // May, 2010

    Battle the daily onslaught of sun, ozone, smoke and smog.

  • Real Simple: Go Fish by Virginia Sole-Smith, March 2008

    Go Fish (Download PDF)

    Real Simple // March, 2008

    No more excuses: For every complaint about fish, there's a delicious answer. Plus a handy smart buyer's guide.

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    The High Price of Beauty

    The Nation // October, 2007

    Cheap beauty products are making Americans sick. How an epidemic is plaguing poorly paid workers at nail salons – while the FDA does nothing. (Research supported by The Investigative Fund.)

  • Parents: "Staying Safe in a Toxic World" by Virginia Sole-Smith, August 2010

    Staying Safe in a Toxic World (Download PDF)

    Parents // August, 2010

    BPA... Phthalates... You know they can be dangerous, but you may not know how to limit your exposure.

  • Family Circle: "Breathe Easy" by Virginia Sole-Smith, August 2009

    Breathe Easy (Download PDF)

    Family Circle // August, 2009

    Thanks to global warming, late summer allergies are getting worse. But there are ways to find relief.

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    70 New Reasons to Live Green

    Glamour // April, 2009

    In honor of Earth Day and Glamour's seventhieth anniversary, we've gathered 70 female eco-achievers, plus the latest need to know news. Catch their green-thusiasm!

  • Redbook: Fish Facts by Virginia Sole-Smith, October 2008

    New Facts About Fish (Download PDF)

    Redbook // October, 2008

    Confused about how much fish to eat — and what kind? We've got answers.

  • Good Housekeeping: "Playing With Poison" by Virginia Sole-Smith, September 2007

    Playing With Poison (Download PDF)

    Good Housekeeping // September, 2007

    We've known for decades that lead is toxic. So why is still in kids' trinkets and toys?

  • New York Times: Eco Consumers by Virginia Sole-Smith, November 2007

    Fresh-Faced Eco Consumers (Download PDF)

    New York Times // November, 2007

    “Organic sells, natural sells, but what do those terms even mean?” Ms. Schrode asked. “You have to be much more discerning.”

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    So, Is It Really Bad To...

    Glamour // March, 2007

    Dry clean clothes? Microwave in plastic? Cook in Teflon? Glamour's guide to going green.

  • Better Homes & Gardens "Second Nature" by Virginia Sole-Smith, June 2007

    Second Nature (Download PDF)

    Better Homes & Gardens // June, 2007

    Behind the walls of a green house: The Frantz family may live in a 100-year-old Victorian, but they've modified both house and habits to save energy.

  • Modern Bride: "Danielle Venokur" by Virginia Sole-Smith, 2008

    Danielle Venokur, Green Wedding Guru (Download PDF)

    Modern Bride // May, 2008

    One of Modern Bride's 25 Trendsetters of 2008, known for planning special events that incorporate eco-awareness in a fun, modern way.

  • The Essential Green You (Simon & Schuster)

    The Essential Green You!

    Simon & Schuster // January, 2009

    A comprehensive guide to living green from Deirdre Imus' bestselling series.

  • Runner's World: Market Savvy by Virginia Sole-Smith, 2006

    Market Savvy (Download PDF)

    Runner's World // June, 2006

    Boost nutrients and the flavor of your meals with a trip to the farm stand.

  • Organic Beauty: Makeup Hazards by Virginia Sole-Smith, 2009

    Is Your Makeup Hazardous to Your Health? (Download PDF)

    Organic Beauty // 2009

    Lead in your lipstick? Tiny powder particles lodged in your lungs? Mercury in your mascara?

  • Good Housekeeping: Arsenic in Your Deck, by Virginia Sole-Smith, March 2007

    The Hidden Danger in Your Deck (Download PDF)

    Good Housekeeping // March, 2007

    Millions of American homes have decks treated with arsenic to prevent rot. But that poison can make you very sick.

  • Family Circle: "Energy Efficient Home" by Virginia Sole-Smith, 2006

    Make Your Home More Energy Efficient (Download PDF)

    Family Circle // 2006

    A few simple changes could save you up to $1,000 per year.

  • New York Times: "Nature on the Threshold" by VIrginia Sole-Smith, September 2006

    Nature on the Threshold

    New York Times // September 7, 2006

    Biophilic design incorporates natural elements in an effort to promote well-being. It is a quirky, lesser-known cousin of green design.

  • OS: Water Quality Virginia Sole-Smith September 2004

    Is Your Water Really Safe to Drink? (Download PDF)

    Organic Style // September, 2004

    Organic Style went to the water utilities to compile one of the most extensive, consumer-friendly surveys of drinking water ever. You won't believe what we found.

  • Family Circle: "Safe To Eat?" by Virginia Sole-Smith, 2006

    Is That Safe to Eat? (Download PDF)

    Family Circle // 2006

    Whether you're worried about antibiotics in chicken or pesticides on produce, we've got simple strategies that guarantee safer meals for your family.

  • Fit Pregnancy: "Safer NICU" by Virginia Sole-Smith, June 2006

    Making the NICU Safer (Download PDF)

    Fit Pregnancy // June, 2006

    If your newborn is in the neonatal intensive-care unit, certain medical devices there may expose him to a hazardous chemical called DEHP.