An organic t-shirt or an eco-friendly lip gloss might not be the first thing that attracts you to the hot guy or girl across the room, but it might factor in to how successful your relationship will be long term. So if you’re single and looking for a man or woman who could potentially live a sustainable lifestyle with you, it might might be time to ditch Match.com and sign up for EcoDater.com instead.

The just launched dating site aims to make eco-conscious love matches. The online dating community says it caters to all kinds of singles within the natural, holistic world–vegan, vegetarians, organic farmers, outdoor enthusiasts, yoga practitioners, hardcore environmentalists and more. Like most dating sites, you can use some features for free, but if you pay you’ll have access to more features. The cool thing here is that you can feel better about paying for dates because EcoDater will donate a portion of your membership fee to charities like the National Resources Defense Council, American Forest and the World Wildlife Fund. Click here to read more

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Tis the season for iced tea and you can green your summer drink. Start by selecting the right brew. Choosing organic tea leaves or sachets means your beverage will have less of an impact on the environment. Try Zhena’s Gypsy Tea Blueberry Acai Iced Tea, which is made to be cold-brewed for a refreshing sip.

Not only are you getting a Fair Trade and 100% organic blend so you can be sure your cup is free of chemical pesticide residues, even the sachets are eco-friendly since they’re made from biodegradable corn silk. The rooibos based blend has a summery blueberry flavor with hints of antioxidant-rich elderberry, cranberry, acai and currant.

Now, keep with the green theme and serve your summer brew in a recycled glass pitcher. Click here to read more

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From green to rooibos, there are countless proven health benefits associated with drinking tea. Studies have shown that tea can help with a number things including cancer, weight loss, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease and even dental health. And it’s no wonder since the brews contain powerful antioxidants called polyphenols along with a host of vitamins and minerals. Make sure you’re getting the full benefits sans pesticides or other additives by choosing 100 percent organic tea.

Zhena’s Gypsy Tea takes the benefits of tea one step further by infusing them with aromatheraputic benefits as well. Zhena, the master tea blender behind the brand has created blends to help beautify, balance and harmonize the mind, body and spirit. The Sense of Peace blend for example, has a base of organic Indian white tea infused with organic Egyptian mint. In old folklore, mint has been know to cleanse the mind of negative feelings and today is often used in aromatherapy to reduce stress–something just about everyone could use these days!  Click here to read more

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Traditional shampoos often contain a laundry list of harsh chemicals that can do a number on our waterways once they flow down the shower drain, and many really aren’t so wonderful for our hair either. In fact, recent studies from scientists in the UK suggest that biocides used in personal care products including shampoos are one cause of antibiotic resistant genes  in British soil. Look at the average bottle and you’ll see other bad ingredients including parabens, which can mimic estrogenic activity; PEGs, which result in 1,4 dioxane a carcinogen according to the state of California; synthetic fragrances and color; and sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) or sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS).

Both SLES and SLS are harsh chemical surfactants that are used in everything from toothpaste to car engine degreasers! Sulfates are so powerful that they strip your hair of its natural oils, drying it out and if you color your hair, it’ll strip that away prematurely, too. While sulfates do give your shampoo that satisfying bubbly effect, you don’t need those suds to get your hair clean. Here, two sulfate-free eco-friendly shampoo options to fit your budget.

Save with Nature’s Gate Organic Shampoo, Color Protecting, Persimmon & Rose Geranium: Give dry, damaged hair a healthy boost of shine with the help of organic persimmon extract and vitamin B5. This sulfate-free shampoo will also help protect your hair from UV damage and color fading thanks to sunflower seed extract. Nature’s Gate beauty products are made in the USA - the Certified Organic extracts are grown on their California farm and the water is naturally derived from rains and snow pack of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Click here to read more

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Daily Greenz #30

Gwendolyn Davis’ VerdeRocks collection boasts gorgeous brass bracelets like this Butterfly Fairy cuff, which are all made using organic, vintage, recycled or certifiably sustainable materials.

Most cuffs are one-size fits all. The one shown to the right retails for $165.

Visit gwen-davis.com to see other styles and for ordering information.

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