Review: the Belkin “Conserve Insight”

By Wilson McNeary Christmas morning, I opened my gifts, only to find that my family had given me a small device used to monitor energy consumption of electronic appliances: the Belkin “Conserve Insight”.  To most my age, I assume this would be a rather strange gift to pull out of the box; one of those…

Review: Yes to carrots — moisturizing and eco-friendly

When it comes to eco-friendly products, the selection runs the gamut, both in price and in quality. Over the past weeks, I have experimented with various cosmetics in an attempt to weigh the pros and cons of going green at home. One of the brands I tried is called Yes to [visit website], a line of cosmetics…

Review: Garnier PureClean – light on hair and planet

By Meredith Clark Product: Garnier Fructis Pure Clean: 92% Biodegradable Shampoo and Conditioner [visit website] Price:  Somewhere in the range of $4-$8, depending on location and taxes Where:  Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Target Feature:  A ‘green’ answer to shampoo and conditioner What the web says:  This is the solution that many have been waiting for.  Garnier has…

Product review: Southern Tier 422 Pale Wheat Ale

*Note: This entry does not reflect the opinion of Sustain Mizzou. An adult of legal age consumed this beer in an off-campus apartment. By Eddie Kirsch Price: $7.99 per six pack Where: Hy-Vee, 3100 West Broadway Features: Package made of 80% recycled material, “All natural ingredients” What the web says: “422 is brewed as a…