Keeping Your Cool Looking for ways to survive the long, hot days of summer? In addition to drinking lots of fluid and staying in the shade, you can also ride the bus or train. What? How does taking advantage of public transit make a difference on a hot, sunny day? Well for starters, riding public […]
19 Aquariums Launch a Campaign to Fight Plastic Did you know… More than 8 million tons of plastic enter our waterways each year. And as you know, this affects not only the environment but also the creatures that live it. Because of this staggering amount of plastic pollution, an organization called Aquarium Conservation Partnership (ACP) […]
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Ideas to Help You Save Money and the Environment Check out one of our popular blogs from 2016, “Green Cleaning Alternatives.” It has helpful solutions for replacing chemical-laden household products, so your family stays safer! Many name-brand glass cleaners contain harmful chemicals including ammonia, a powerful eye, skin, throat and lung irritant. Many name-brand laundry […]
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“Plastic Again? You’re Killing Me!” Have you ever been fooled by a bowl of plastic fruit? The apples and bananas can look so delicious, it’s easy to be duped into thinking they’re the real thing. Fortunately for us humans, the food on our plates usually is real. And even if it weren’t, we could quickly […]
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How Safe Is Your Laundry Room? Did you know that dryer sheets, fabric softeners and typical clothing sprays can be loaded with chemicals that are potentially harmful to you and your family? It’s true! And because these chemicals come into contact with your bedding, towels and clothing—which then covers your skin for hours at a […]
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4 Things to Think About Before You Flush What makes wet wipes one of the worst offenders, environmentally speaking? Read “Wet Wipes: Seeking a Safer Alternative” to find out, then take our quiz to test your knowledge. Flushed wet wipes can clog pipes and sewers, creating tons of harmful waste. Wet wipes made from plastics, […]
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5 More Products to Avoid (Updated) Back by popular demand, today we are featuring one of our most beloved blogs of 2016, “4 More Things You Should Avoid Bringing into Your Home.” As a special bonus, we’ve included a fifth item to beware of! View the updated list Are there other products you avoid bringing into […]
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Save Money and Help the Environment! Food waste is a problem that’s growing worldwide. Today, more than a third of the global food production for human consumption is thrown away or sent to landfills. In wasting food, we’re not only wasting large amounts of finite natural resources but we’re also exposing the environment to harmful […]
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New Zealand Looks to Outlaw the Toxic Beads Great news! New Zealand’s Environment Minister Nick Smith announced recently that plastic microbeads may soon be banned there. Persistent Environmental Pollutants Microbeads Microbeads are tiny plastic beads less than five millimeters in size which are added to products like soap, shampoo, face and body wash and even […]
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Sprays, Sponges and Strings: Just Say No Of all the household cleaning chores I’m not a fan of, I must say mopping is right down there among my very least favorites. Oh sure, I appreciate having a clean floor that my bare feet won’t stick to. And I realize the importance of keeping the floors […]
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