Fair Trade Certified
While we associate chocolate with sweet goodness, the way it is grown and harvested is a completely different story. Most of the chocolate we consume today comes from countries like West Africa were children, who are the same age as our ... [... more]
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The Environment And Your Health
I consulted my medical doctor and naturopathic doctor who both specialize in women’s health. They informed me it’s important to be cognizant of what we put into bodies. Sounds simple enough, but how many of us start our day with a vanilla latte ... [... more]
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There's Nothing Green About Chlorine
We as consumers are exposed to it everyday. It’s in our drinking water, swimming pools, plastics (PVC!), textiles, insecticides, paints, building materials, household cleaning products, and of, course, our white paper. Chlorine is used to bleach ... [... more]
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Makeup Companies Need A Makeover
I grew up with the kind of mother who wouldn’t leave the house without her “face on”! When you take the literal meaning of this it sounds really funny but actually what my mother meant is not without her makeup. It didn’t matter if it was a ... [... more]
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Happy Earth Day
Did you know that today is actually the 38th anniversary of Earth Day? I have to admit I didn’t know that either. Senator Gaylord Nelson, the founder of Earth Day actually had this idea seven years prior to its official celebration. He knew then ... [... more]
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10 Easiest Ways To Improve Indoor Air Quality
A client of mine was remodeling the kitchen of his girlfriend as a surprise Christmas present. I was hired to do the work and at that time I considered myself to be a some what eco-friendly contractor. The job was done and looked great. A couple ... [... more]
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