7th Gen Blog

Apricots, those small, plush little fruits that come in the prettiest shade of soft orange, belong to the Rosaceae family, which includes pears, apples, and plums.  They debuted around 3000 B.C. on the Russian-Chinese border, and were brought into Europe along with peach seed, via the Silk Road . Apricots are believed to have made their appearance in the United States in the 1700s, thanks to the Spanish explorers who introduced the fruit to California. Apricot growth in California became so popular that a 1910 Census revealed 96.4% of all U.S.

Twenty-seven women, each with a connection to cancer, started their journey up Mt. Shasta on June 19 with the Breast Cancer Fund's 2012 Climb Against the Odds team.
 
Seventh Generation's own Juliet Moran took part in the climb last year and we're beyond proud of this year's group, which has been training and fundraising for months in anticipation of this day.
 

There is something a bit magical about the place where we live. We like to think it's not just the beautiful mountains that give the Green Mountain State its nickname, but also our progressive approach to environmental conservation. From thoughtful zoning and land use policies, to our landmark legislation banning billboards, Vermont has helped to ensure that future generations will also enjoy the incredible natural beauty our state offers us today. We are proud to call Vermont our home, and to draw upon its natural beauty as an inspiration for our products.

Every day, every night, all year long money is slipping away from you. It is sneaking out the window one dollar at a time through lost energy. Your heaters and air conditioners are begging you to do something as they work overtime to make up for all the warm and cool air that is not just escaping out the window, but hitting the window and getting colder or hotter depending on the season, creating a cycle that works against them, and you!