Following major hurricanes in the past, the Carolina waterways have carried dead livestock, hog manure and other toxic waste into local drinking water supplies.

Barbara Close, herbalist and founder of Naturopathica, believes in the healing capacity of plants, but also recognizes when chemistry can enhance what nature has to offer.

The definition of "natural" can be a little murky in the beauty world. We had experts break it down.

Green, or natural burial is a way of caring for the dead with minimal environmental impact that aids in the conservation of natural resources, reduction of carbon emissions, protection of worker health, and the restoration and/or preservation of habitat. Green burial necessitates the use of non-toxic and biodegradable materials, such as caskets, shrouds, and urns.