In Girlawhirl's dream world, all new buildings have alternative power sources, everything's recycled, stress and strain on Mother Nature are minimized and she can make decisions about what she's purchasing without worrying if it's the right choice for both her and the planet. Through its Considered Design process Nike has turned all of that - and more - into a reality. . .

It's often been said the air inside a home can be more polluted than the air outside. The vapors “off-gassing” from chemically treated furniture, fabrics and carpet have no where to go in an indoor environment. But thanks to “Queen of Green” Deborah Lynn Dadd, Girlawhirl now has a few tips to help her reduce indoor pollutants…

Girlawhirl's just about had it with bottled water. She no longer believes the hype. Between exposés discovering that some brands are tap water – presumably bottled for her convenience – the environmental impact of the bottling process and the bottles themselves, Girlawhirl is truly over it…

There's a whole new category in the beauty business: the multi-tasking balm. From taming fly-away strands of hair and preventing lips from flaking to softening a rough elbow or smoothing a cuticle, Girlawhirl's constantly reaching for hers. Add to the mix that Revolution Organics All-Over Body Balm meets organic standards usually reserved for food, and Girlawhirl's found a winner…