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- (VIDEO) 7 Fun Green Projects for Kids - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Scott AnkenyBy Lauren Brombert You may know a lot about the simple things you can do every day to protect the environment. But do your kids? Here are links to some fun, instructional videos that will help younger—and older—children learn how to “go green.” 1. The ...
Views: 729 - 5 Companies You Can Trust Are Going Green - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Scott Ankenyby Erika Parker Price It seems every company is slapping green labels on their products, but is that just greenwashing or are all these companies going green? The practice has become so commonplace, it has even been added to the dictionary. A company is greenwashing when they spin the truth ...
Views: 716 - 7 Ways that Bicycling Can Save the Environment - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Scott AnkenyBy Erika Parker Price We all learned to ride one as a child, but then sometime after we turned sixteen, most of us abandoned that sleek two-wheeled bicycle in favor of a car. If you are thinking about getting green, here are some green facts to show you that rediscovering the bicycle is a ...
Views: 634 - An Affair Worth Ending: Fuel and Food - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Scott AnkenyFood. Lets face it, who doesn’t love good food, we love to eat it, grill it, serve it and share it with love ones. Every thing from the famed Thanksgiving meal where the table is sagging with the weight of hot delicious foods, to summer picnics with cold salads and sandwiches, food in many ...
Views: 589 - Don’t Let An Organic Eggs Fool You - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Scott AnkenyBy Laetitia Mailhes We all know about the egg industry’s appalling record in terms of environmental and animal welfare management. Now, let’s not kid ourselves: overcooking eggs does not address the risk of salmonella infections. Neither does buying “organic” eggs. Salmonella is but the tip ...
Views: 612 - Fluoride In Water - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Scott AnkenyWe all know that fluoride in our water can reduce tooth decay, but is it possible that too much can negatively affect our dental health? For the first time in 50 years, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is recommending a change in the fluoridation of water. Currently, a range ...
Views: 581 - Green Grocery Shopping Tips - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Scott AnkenyBy Erika Parker Price If you are searching for ways to save the environment, a great place to begin is your regular trip to the grocery store. Start by planning ahead for the week. A meal plan can ensure that you use your food wisely, which will reduce waste and save money. First, take an ...
Views: 597 - Green Your Pet Care- Pet Food - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Scott AnkenyBy Laurelinda Over the last four to five years, you may have seen such headlines as “Kroger Recalls Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk” and “Pet Food Recall: Melamine Found in Tainted Food”. Many people’s pets died or became ill before the contaminated foods were recalled. Pet food ...
Views: 539 - Green Your Pet Care: What to do about waste? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Scott AnkenyBy Linda Tellar For those who are working toward *getting green*, solutions often boil down to "moderation". One pet per person in your household is ideal. That way the person doesn't become overwhelmed by having to care for too many animals, and the pet is living in a healthier, more ...
Views: 703 - Green Your Toddler’s Toybox - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Scott AnkenyBy Jodi Lee Ahhh...the wonderful slobbery kisses of a toddler. Those little people are learning to navigate the world most often using their new teeth. Everything goes into their mouth. As parents, we want the best for our children and so we stock up our homes with developmentally appropriate ...
Views: 501 - Guide to a Green Nursery - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Scott AnkenyBy Danielle Downs When it comes to your infant, greener is safer. With so many chemicals in baby products, the best defense is a good offense. That means buying the right green choices from the start. To reduce exposure to potential toxins, remember that your baby is exposed to two ...
Views: 702 - HOW DIRTY ARE YOUR CLEANSERS? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Scott AnkenyBy Lauren Brombert From detergent to bleach, glass cleaner to furniture polish, and disinfectants to stain removers, the majority of commercial cleaning products contain ingredients that are hazardous to your family’s health and to the environment. Want to protect your family and your pets ...
Views: 669 - Investigating the Benefits of Organic Milk - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Scott AnkenySuperfood or poison? Raw or pasteurized? Organic or conventional? Indulge or ration? A glass of milk brings more controversy, questions and confusion nowadays than it does nutrients. Here is a map of the complex field of conflicting theories that abound out there. The trail leads to a foregone ...
Views: 639 - Making Bathtime Healthy - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Scott AnkenyBathtime for babies and toddlers can be fun for both the child and the parent, but it also needs to be safe. Most parents know to never leave a young child unattended and to only put a few inches of water in the tub, but a frequently overlooked danger is the potential for toxic chemicals from ...
Views: 717 - Rain Forest Facts - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Scott AnkenyBy Julie Hitchcock Often we think of the rainforest as an abstract idea, far from where we are with little or no link to our daily lives. This is far from the truth, below you will see how deeply you are impacted on a daily basis by the rainforests around the world. You will see what they do ...
Views: 644 - Reduce Your Carbon Footprint - Recycle Paper! - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Scott AnkenyWe use so much paper in our house, it’s absurd. With two budding artists for children, I can’t bring myself to crush theirbeautiful spirits as they explore with paints, pastels, markers, and crayons with paper. SO much paper. While I may feel like I’m drowning in a sea of paper, offices are the ...
Views: 620 - Things to Know When Reading Labels - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Scott AnkenyFeed your family pure, natural, organic muffins, swaddle your baby in pure, natural, organic lotions, nurture your health with pure, natural, organic products. And rest easy knowing you have done the best for your loved ones. You might even have a small moment of smugness because you do it ...
Views: 546 - Top 5 Greener Kitchen Tips - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Scott AnkenyBy Danielle Downs A green kitchen saves tons of money. Disposable kitchen products simply put cash in the trash and grow our pollution problems. Here are five things you can do today to start saving money and the planet. 1. Green Clean Make your own non-toxic cleaners with simple ...
Views: 661 - Triclosan: A Hidden Danger In Almost Every Home - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Scott AnkenyBy Dawn ZigZag Montefusco What is Triclosan? It is primary active ingredient in many antibacterial and antifungal products we all use on a regular basis. It is also a hidden chemical in almost every household. It causes a weakening of the immune system, allergies, asthma, and eczema. It’s ...
Views: 759 - What You Should Know About BPAs - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Scott AnkenyWhen I refer to BPA, I’m not talking about the Bonneville Power Administration. No, I’m referring to Bisphenol-A, an organic compound that has been used in plastic and resin products to strengthen them and make them more scratch-proof since 1957. There are BPA-infused plastic coatings inside ...
Views: 633 - Where Does All That Plastic Go- - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Scott AnkenyBy Jodi Lee A legacy that will destroy the planet. It was touted as the solution to the homemaker’s drudgery. A way to ease the burden of mealtimes, dishes, the convenience of the modern world. Throw away plastic. Disposable plates, cutlery, containers, bags, bottles. Quick and easy. Never ...
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