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By Seleyn DeYarus, August 2, 2010 2:41 pm

LOHAS Foum – PHOOD and Kids from BVMA on Vimeo.

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By admin, June 10, 2010 6:10 pm

The work of internationally renowned artist and painter Jim Freeheart, creator of the colorful scenes of Boulder and Colorado featured on Best Organics™ keepsake gift boxes, is being featured in a new show at the Creative Framing Gallery, a well-known fine arts gallery based in Louisville, CO. Titled “Freeheart in Paris,” the show features paintings done in brush and finger style from Freeheart’s recent travels to France and Italy. More than 30 works are on display during the month of June. Freeheart’s work is sold worldwide.

Since the early 1970s, Jim has painted everywhere he has lived and traveled. His vibrantly colored, impressionistic paintings feature beautiful landscapes, mountain vistas, vibrant downtown scenes, and sandy beaches and crashing surf.

Jim’s love of the planet has made him a staunch environmentalist and philanthropist, supporting food banks, education and environmental causes. He currently lives, surfs and paints in Hawaii. Visit www.JimFreeheart.com for more information.

For more information about Boulder’s Best Organics™ and Colorado’s Best Organics™ gift box collections, featuring Jim’s work–and all organic and eco-friendly snacks, foods, personal care and other wonderful local products–visit www.bouldersbestorganics.com. When you give a Best Organics gift collection, you also support local business, organic farming and sustainability.

Starry Night on Pearl Street by Jim Freeheart, www.jimfreeheart.com

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By admin, May 4, 2010 7:25 am

Demand for Natural, Organic and Green Products grew 41% between 2004 and 2009.

The LOHAS or Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability market, comprising, natural, organic, sustainable and socially responsible products and services, is growing 10-15% per year.

Even in a tough economy, 35% of U.S. consumers are still willing to pay more for green products. In fact, the “green living” market grew 41% between 2004 and 2009, according to market research firm Mintel.

Based on research released in April 2010 by the Natural Marketing Institute, the LOHAS market is estimated at $290 billion, with U.S. consumer spending in the five general LOHAS market sectors for 2008 as follows:

• Personal Health: $117 billion (natural/organic food, personal care, supplements, etc.)
• Green Building: $100 billion (certified homes, Energy Star appliances, etc.)
• Alternative Transportation: $20 billion (hybrids, diesel vehicles, electric vehicles, car sharing, etc.)
• Eco-tourism: $42 billion (travel spent on excursions in nature)
• Natural Lifestyles: $10 billion (home furnishings, apparel, etc.)
• Alternative Energy $1 billion (renewable power)