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March 28, 2017 | Amy Cadora | 9

Why Use Microbeads When There Are Better Alternatives?

Save the Environment (and Your Skin) from Microbead Damage Along with New Zealand, five Nordic countries—Finland, Norway, Denmark, Iceland and Sweden—are next in line to ban the use of microbeads and microplastics in cosmetics. This comes after the US passes the Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015 and Canada adds Microbeads to its list of toxic […]

March 23, 2017 | Amy Cadora | 7

4 Things You Need to Know about Outdoor Air Pollution

Problems with the Air You Breathe Did you know that Americans are far more likely to die from the effects of outdoor air pollution than from guns and car accidents combined? Or that air pollution is also deadlier than both HIV/AIDS and malaria? It’s true. A September 2015 study published in the journal Nature revealed that each […]

March 21, 2017 | Amy Cadora | 3

4 More Things You Should Avoid Bringing Into Your Home [Updated]

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 […]

March 14, 2017 | Amy Cadora | 25

3 Easy Ways to Combat Food Waste

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 […]

March 9, 2017 | Amy Cadora | 12

Great and Unexpected Benefits of Gardening

Plant the Seeds for a Healthier Life! Temperatures are rising and spring is right around the corner. It is the perfect time to get outside and get your hands dirty by starting your own garden. Not only is gardening a great way to enjoy nature, it also offers many other benefits. Nutrition The healthiest and […]

March 7, 2017 | Amy Cadora | 2

5 Products to Avoid [Updated]

These Common Items May Be Doing More Harm Than Good Back by popular demand, today we are featuring one of our most popular blogs of 2016, “4 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 Do you enjoy learning […]

March 2, 2017 | Amy Cadora | 5

Which Country Leads the World in Electric Vehicles?

Zero-Emission Vehicles are Gaining Popularity As we all come to grips with dwindling natural resources and growing air pollution concerns, alternative, sustainable energy sources are becoming a huge priority for countries around the world. Norway is a leader in the alternative fuel movement. The country already has the largest percentage of electric vehicles on the […]

February 28, 2017 | Amy Cadora | 12

New Possibilities for Alternative Energy in the Future

What Might Replace Fossil Fuels? It’s no secret that fossil fuels and nuclear power are finite energy sources, and they’re also costly as well as potentially damaging to the environment. Luckily, alternative energy sources that are renewable, cost-efficient and eco-friendly are becoming more plentiful than ever. Wind and Solar Power The most common forms of […]

February 21, 2017 | Amy Cadora | 33

The Top 10 Reasons Why I Love My Microfiber Mop

Life’s Too Short for Anything Else Before we get started, I just want to be clear: as I discussed in a recent blog, mopping is one of my least favorite household chores. Why I Hate Mopping I have better things to do with my time. With all that dirty water being redeposited, how do I […]

February 16, 2017 | Amy Cadora | 7

Will New Zealand Hop on the Microbead Ban Wagon?

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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