We know now, more than ever, that our daily choices directly affect the environment, and the health and safety of future generations. We’ve gotten better about...
Green Living
Sustainability is quite simply defined as “the capacity to endure.” The following articles will help you make greener, more sustainable choices in every aspect of life.
Several years ago, when compact fluorescent (CFL) lightbulbs came onto the market, I was really happy. I was even happier when their prices came down and their...
Between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, Americans throw away a million extra tons of garbage each week. Here are twelve ways to reduce your environmental...
Lately, animal products like eggs, dairy, and especially red meat have been blamed for cancer, heart disease and a host of other health problems. Here’s...
It’s no surprise nail polish doesn’t fit into the category of natural products. In fact, reading the ingredients on a bottle of polish is downright scary! But...
Every parent hates seeing their child sick with a fever. It’s pretty awful to have one if you’re an adult, too! However it is usually...
In the United States, tap water is the most tested and regulated source of water you can find. That said, tap water can still contain chemicals you don’t...
If you ever looked on the back of a jar of baby food or a box of rice cereal, the first thing you may notice is added modified starches, sugars, corn syrup, or...
Many regions have declared September “Local Food Month.” It’s not a national celebration yet, but let’s hope it doesn’t become...
You can find bottles of hand sanitizer just about everywhere these days, and people tend to rely on them, especially at school where kids tend to spread germs...
It’s summer time, and it’s hot. What could be more wholesome and refreshing on a hot, sunny day than kids running through the sprinkler and...
The average American uses 1500 gallons of water per day. Here are nine easy ways you can conserve a lot of water, and save a ton of money in the process!
Resources are dwindling, pollution is increasing, and energy efficiency has never been more important. With the world’s population predicted to exceed 8...
Did you know that 3 billion families around the world cook their meals over open fires every day? Or that the smoke inhalation from these cooking fires is the...
In these financially challenging times, being green means saving money too! These effective, non-toxic homemade cleaners cost just a few dollars to make.
Why should we care about our paper usage? Paper is pretty cheap and renewable, right? Unfortunately, paper is substantially more resource intensive than you...
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