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July 5, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 24

7 Consumer Items Banned Around the World [Infographic]

From Frog Legs to Coffee Pods . . . We love this attention-getting infographic from QuidCorner! Why not share it with your friends to help spread awareness about the harmful impact of these items on our planet? And kudos, by the way, to the places that have banned them! We know that many of you […]

June 23, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 7

10 Easy Steps to Help Protect Coral Reefs

Stunning in their beauty and intriguing in part because of their rarity, coral reefs make up less than 1% of the Earth’s surface area. Nevertheless, they are an extremely important part of our planet and play several major roles. For example, coral reefs help protect adjacent shorelines from erosion due to strong waves. Likewise, they also […]

June 16, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 15

The High Price of the Plastic Bag—And What You Can Do about It!

Choose Reusable! Click to view Could it be time to bag the bag? This eye-opening infographic by Arte Ideas shows the high toll plastic bags are taking on our planet. Alarmed by the impact? You should be. Gyres of plastic debris grow ever larger in our oceans, releasing toxins into the water and harming marine […]

June 9, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 14

Southwest Airlines Upcycles Airplane Seats into Soccer Balls

Project LUV Seat Over the last few years, Southwest Airlines has replaced roughly 80,000 leather seats in about 450 of their jet planes. Southwest replaced the old seats with lighter and more durable faux leather seats, leaving the equivalent of about 32 football fields of used leather, while each plane’s weight was reduced by more […]

May 31, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 15

How to Make Your Next Picnic More Eco-Friendly

Summer will be here before you know it—what better time to pack up a picnic and scoot outdoors with the kids for a little fresh air and family togetherness! And while a picnic may naturally be a bit more eco-friendly than, say, a drive-thru, we have a few tips for greening it up even more. […]

May 26, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 14

Can Chocolate Really Make You Healthy, Smart and Gorgeous?

There’s good news for chocolate lovers! Several studies now link it to a host of health benefits. While the jury’s still out as to exactly how it works in our bodies, evidence shows that chocolate (or at least some of its cacao plant-based ingredients) is good for you! Along with many other plant-based foods like […]

Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Chemicals, Food, Health

May 24, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 17

Is Your Candle Making You Sick? 5 Things to Know

What’s the Best Kind of Candle? Candles appeal to our senses and offer a soothing alternative to harsh electric lighting. And scented candles can evoke a certain mood or pleasant memory (like Grandma’s cookies baking in the oven). But as popular as candles are, there are a few things to be aware of before choosing […]

May 12, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 20

5 More Things You Should Avoid Bringing Into Your Home

Common Items That May Be Doing More Harm Than Good You want your home to be a clean, safe haven for your loved ones, but you may not realize that you could be bringing (or have already brought) some pretty toxic stuff into your house. As I mentioned in this January 2016 blog, the air […]

May 5, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 4

What Makes Portland One of the Most Eco-Friendly Cities?

Eco-Friendly Cities: Portland Ahhh, Portland. If just thinking about the Oregon city conjures up images of a hip culture brimming with great music and a laid-back attitude, delicious coffee available on most corners, lush, green spaces everywhere you look, along with plenty of rain . . . you’d be right. One of the most eco-friendly […]

April 26, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 4

What’s in a Clog? 9 Things to Avoid Flushing

Imagine you’re having friends and family over for a nice relaxing evening. Suddenly a worried-looking guest comes to you from the hallway. Sewer system failure! Oh no! A clogged sewer line can be a literal party pooper, causing a variety of inter-related problems, such as: Click to enlarge Toilet Clogs These are just bad news […]

Category: Chemicals

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