Dryer Sheets, Softeners and Sprays! Oh My! With all the time-savers available to us these days, how is it that most of us still seem to have so little of it? Take our moms and grandmothers, for example. They probably needed an entire day just to launder and iron shirts, dresses and blouses. But now? […]
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Live Love Local This time of year, it’s easy to go a little nuts stressing over holiday gifts for friends and family. The days are short (and time is shorter), and squeezing in multiple trips to the mall is the last thing on anybody’s wish list. Besides, even if I did have time to somehow […]
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Beating the Bead with Technology When it comes to environmental villains, microbeads pack an especially problematic one-two punch: They can look like food to marine life, and some fish even prefer the colorful plastic particles to their regular diet. The tiny beads absorb environmental pollutants like PCBs (flame retardants), BPA and other chemicals, making a […]
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It’s So Easy Being Green! Many of us grew up learning about the 3 R’s of waste reduction—Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. But did you know there are actually 5 R’s that promote sustainability? It’s true! Introducing The 5 R’s Understanding these eco-friendly concepts and putting them into practice is a great way to help eliminate […]
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Essential Oils: Scents You Can Feel Good About There’s something about a fresh, crisp scent in the air that can remind us of happy times, lifting our spirits and making us feel that all is right in the world. But did you know that, in an effort to achieve this feeling, you could inadvertently be […]
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The Weighty Problem of Paper Towels Did you know that the average person uses 2400 – 3000 paper towels at work every year? Or that 90% of American households use paper towels for cleaning every day? They’re so lightweight, you might not think much about using them, but paper towel waste adds up to a […]
Avoiding Harmful Chemicals Reports show that the cosmetics industry currently earns more than $60 billion annually in the U.S., making it one of the most profitable sectors in business. But as online shopping expands its reach into the beauty market, we now have access to countless products that may contain harmful chemicals. Check out the […]
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Your Toilet’s Not a Trash Can “Things I flush down the toilet: Number one, number two, toilet paper. That’s it. How long is your list? Because that should be it, my friend.”—Canadian comedian/actor Ennis Esmer and “I Don’t Flush” campaign supporter As a follow up to our 9 Things to Avoid Flushing blog a few […]
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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 […]
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July 3 Is Plastic Bag Free Day Do you sometimes forget to bring your reusable bags to the store? Or maybe you have them in your car, ready and waiting, but can’t seem to get into the habit of grabbing them before you go in? It’s happened to us too. In honor of International Plastic Bag […]
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