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August 13, 2015 | Amy Cadora | 48

Wet Wipes: Seeking a Safer Alternative

Disposable Wet Wipes Causing Issues for Local Treatment Plants With an increased desire for convenience and items that are easily disposed of, we may be doing more harm to the environment than we realize. This is especially true with one of the most commonly used products around our homes, the disposable wet wipe. These pre-moistened […]

July 28, 2015 | Amy Cadora | 24

How Bleach May Be Harming Your Children

How Bleach May Be Harming Your Children Bleach is a chemical we often use to sterilize and whiten everything from our clothing to our countertops, so we’re in contact with it quite a bit in our everyday lives. This chemical, however, can be hazardous not only to our health, but to the health of our […]

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

July 14, 2015 | Amy Cadora | 6

Top 5 Ways to Avoid BPA in Canned Food

Top 5 Ways to Avoid BPA in Canned Food There’s been a lot of talk about concerns over the chemical bisphenol-A or BPA. The FDA concedes that BPA is safe at low levels, but other countries have taken a more cautious approach. Many countries have decided to ban the use of BPA altogether where it […]

June 30, 2015 | Amy Cadora | 4

Physical vs. Chemical Sunscreens: Which Will Protect Your Family from Sun Damage this Summer?

Physical vs. Chemical Sunscreens Summertime is here, and with so many family-friendly outdoor activities available, it’s time to protect yourself and your family against potential sun damage. Sunscreen is usually the first line of defense when it comes to sun protection, but with so many options, which should you use? Physical Sunscreens Physical sunscreens (sometimes […]

June 25, 2015 | Amy Cadora | 1

Clean Air Action Day

Clean Air Action Day in North Texas This Friday (June 26, 2015) is officially Clean Air Action Day in North Texas. As the height of ozone season approaches, people all over (North Texan or not) are encouraged to participate in the goal of doing more for cleaner air, and reducing the amount of ozone-causing pollution […]

Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Environment, Health

June 19, 2015 | Amy Cadora | 4

Unsafe Trans Fats Banned in the U.S.

U.S. Bans Artificial Trans Fats Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that artificial trans fats are unsafe for any use in human food, and issued a final decision that will force food companies to get rid of trans fats in their prepared foods by June 2018. The department is giving food […]

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

June 16, 2015 | Amy Cadora | 7

How to Keep Your Home Mosquito Free

The Benefits of Mosquito Pellets There’s been quite a bit of rain here the past few weeks, and pools of water have been collecting in my yard, so I’ve been concerned about mosquitoes laying eggs. In an effort to try and find a solution that didn’t involve the use of unsafe chemicals, I did some […]

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

June 9, 2015 | Amy Cadora | 3

What You Need to Know About Your Favorite Snack Foods

EWG Posts Findings of Parabens in popular Snack Foods The Environmental Working Group, a non-profit public health organization, recently published a study detailing the endocrine-disrupting risks associated with foods containing the preservative propyl paraben. Parabens have been in use since the 1950s to prevent bacteria/fungus growth, and are widely used as preservatives in cosmetic, pharmaceutical […]

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

April 2, 2015 | Amy Cadora | 4

Welcome Spring with 12 Natural Dyes for your Easter Eggs

Dye Easter Eggs Naturally With these 12 Alternatives People have been dyeing eggs since the medieval times when they celebrated spring and Easter or Passover. I know when I was growing up the way to dye eggs was usually get a box of colored discs from the grocery store and mix with water and vinegar. […]

March 17, 2015 | Amy Cadora | 4

Microbeads in Toothpaste

Microbeads in Toothpaste I’ve posted previously about states who’ve banned personal care products, like exfoliants, soaps etc, that contain microbeads. But did you know that they can also be found in some toothpastes? Dentists are finding small plastic microbeads embedded in their patient’s gums. These microbeads do not biodegrade and can get stuck in your […]

Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Health, Plastic

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