Diamonds: No One’s Best Friend?
Chicago diamond dealers take the high road by selling “socially responsible” gems. While their intent is honorable, it underscores the multi-faceted miseries behind gems that pit social justice against environmental ruin.
by MANDY BURRELL
Eco-Labels Unpeeled
Dazed and confused over the never-ending parade of labels affixed to everything from food to cosmetics? Wonder no more! Here’s a primer to decode the language of labels that will make your shopping a whole lot easier.
by JOANN MILIVOJEVIC
“Earth Friendly,” Buyer Beware
Conservative label would compete with organic.
by ELAINE LIPSON
Walking Meditation: The Labyrinth
For centuries the elegant simplicity of a single, winding pattern has helped people reconnect with their spirituality. The labyrinth is not a maze, but a set of concentric footpaths that can lead you inward to find answers and peace.
by MELANIE BOWDEN
BackWords: What I Did on My Vacation
Huffing and puffing to blow up the blue raft, she thought it was a bad purchase — until realizing it was more than a water toy.
by TERRY LONCARIC