Green BusinessThere is much more to buying organic then meets the eye. We all need to invest in the environment, and our health. Buying green does not mean you have to spend more. Here is a very good article, it is worthwhile reading it. There is even a video clip explaining more about organic cotton. Let’s all choose organic, and live a healthier safer life. Read More → Silent Pandemic – AutismMany of us take for granted the health of our children. You wouldn’t think that breathing air would cause so many health problems, but it does. Chemical pollution, is one of the main factors right now, harming the brains of children. One in every six children are developing autism, and cerebral palsy. The effects can be lifelong. Read More → STOP Canada’s Cruel Seal HuntI am very proud of being Canadian, but when I found out more about the massive seal hunt in the North Atlantic, I was not only devistated, but disgraced by our Canadian government, and how they would ever allow such an inhumane thing to ever happen in the first place. Not supporting Canadian Seafood is the first step. Read More → Save the Planet. What can we do about Global Warming?The melting artic ice. It is said that it has shrunk by 15%.Our world is in danger and the extinction of animals is very close behind.There is something we can do, and if we all get together and try to save our planet together, then we will make a big difference. Read More → Are Air Fresheners safe?The question is, are air fresheners safe? It is thought that air freshners freshen the air, but in reality, they actually work on us and create toxins in the air. Air freshners create pollution in homes. Here are other ways to freashen your home, that are safer and healthy. Read More → Organic CandlesOrganic is not just for food anymore. Now you can buy organic cotton, soap cosmetics, candles and more. Using organic wax is not just only better for the enviroment, but for our health as well. There is less soot when burned, and overall, just better for you. These organic candles are being made from soy oil. Read More → Composting the Easy WayHaving an ample supply of good rich compost is the gardeners dream. It has many uses, and all of those uses will result in nicer plants. However, composting can be time consuming and hard work. I place a reasonable value on my time, so spending hours and hours turning compost piles doesn’t qualify as a worthwhile exercise, at least in my book. Nonetheless, I do compost, but I do so on my terms. Read More → Where Are All the Good, Green Products?This is a great article I discovered written by Joel Makower. He really appears to have a hand on the future of the Green Marketplace and Clean Technology. This article is insightful and definitely worth reading. It’s been more than 16 years since my book, The Green Consumer, was first published in the U.S. (You can now buy it for a penny on Amazon.) That was during the media frenzy of Earth... Mulching Benefits / Organic and Inorganic Mulch TypesMulching is the practice of placing a loose surface onto the surface of soil in your flower or vegetable garden in order to protect, insulate and beautify the area. This loose covering is called a mulch and it can be either of an organic or inorganic variety. Examples of mulches include compost, stone and grass clippings. Read More → Why Organic Cotton?Organic cotton begins with living soil. This means the soil has not had any chemicals used in it for at least three years and it has been enriched with compost and other organic matter. Enriching the soil in this way ensures vigorous plants which in turn means they will be better able to be bug, weed and disease resistant. Read More → Environmental causes of obesityJust because you have obesity in your genes doesn’t mean that there isn’t anything that you can do about it. Environment can also play a big part in whether or not you are obese. Eating habits and lack of physical activity have a large role in obesity too. Generally Americans go with taste and convenience more than they do with nutrition. High-fat foods are usually the most convenient such... Environmental causes of sinusitis• Pollution – Pollution that is inhaled is often of a large molecular nature and gets trapped in the mucus linings of the nose. They may cause allergic reactions, excoriation and inflammation of the mucus membranes and predispose you to infections. Read More → Fashion industry champions environmentalismThe Action Sports Retailer ASR Tradeshow for action sports brands in San Diego displayed a great deal of concern for environmentalism with apparel featuring fabrics such as organic cotton, hemp and bamboo and shoes made with less toxic materials. Read More → |

