April 2011
95 posts
Earth Day: Does Planting A Tree Really Make A...
As Earth Day nears, questions often arise about what actions really have an impact. Do trees make a difference? The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation thinks so. Their mission is simple: Plant fruit trees for a healthy planet. Fruit trees clean the air, water and soil; they provide healthy, nutritious food, shade, and encourage communities to work together much like the thriving ecosystems found in...
5 Ways to Create an EcoFriendly Easter Basket
Easter is hopping closer! Instead of that pesky basket grass and chemical-filled candy, go eco this holiday with our top five ways to green your Easter basket.
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Animal Planet Schedules Vegan Show 'Sweet Avenger'
Discovery Network’s Animal Planet Channel has announced plans to feature Danielle Konya, the chef and founder of Vegan Treats bakery in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania who will be starring in her own show on the network this fall called “Sweet Avenger.” The program will follow both Konya’s personal and professional life as a vegan, business owner, chef, activist, and single mom....
Surviving A Road Trip With Kids
Summer vacation, which is coming upon us rapidly, means a lot of great things: Parks, playgrounds, more family time. Grilling out, picnics, hiking, sports, firefly chasing and family vacations. Oh, wait, that last one. It can be great, but when it comes with a road trip on both ends, it can turn near-fatal in the first hour or two from the driveway. If you’re going to be tackling a road...
Go Green Expo Comes to L.A. This Weekend
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Go Green Expo [http://www.gogreenexpo.com] makes its third appearance in Los Angeles this weekend at the LA Convention Center with hundreds of vendors and dozens of speakers, films and performances for the whole family. http://dlvr.it/NPxFF
11 Items You Shouldn't Compost
Many of us have three options nowadays for waste: the regular trash pile, the recycle bin and the compost bin. When it comes time to decide what goes where, it can be fairly obvious. The soda can? To the recycling center. Orange peels? To the compost bin. But there are a few items that can be confusing, especially if you are new to composting. Here are a few items some people mistakenly throw...
How to Make the Perfect Homemade Latte
Observing a barista whip together a specially crafted espresso drink can feel a little like watching a magician. A little bit of steam, some fancy arm movements and suddenly a perfect creamy latte with just a hint of foam appears ready for you to enjoy.
Unfortunately those lattes from your favorite java spots can start to add up budget-wise. The disposable cups, lids and sleeves used to...
19 Studies Suggest Link Between GMO Foods and...
A new report published in the March 1 issue of_ __Environmental Sciences Europe_ has revealed a connection between genetically modified foods and significant risk of developing organ disruptions, particularly in the liver and kidneys. http://dlvr.it/NHhpC
10 Steps to A Homemade Spring Cleaning of Your...
Spring cleaning season is upon us. And if you’re like me, that kitchen could do with a good scrubbing. Oh winter procrastination. Time to break out the bleach, all-purpose cleaners and the Swiffer wet jet—sike.
Those conventional cleaners contain dangerous chemicals and toxic substances—not exactly the stuff you want hanging around the space you use to whip up meals. Homemade cleaning...
5 Natural Remedies for Yeast Infections
I thought that our recent foray into _Natural Remedies for Constipation_ was an unsavory topic. How about we rival it with this here yeast infection? Many believe that yeast infections happen only to women, but men too can contract this itchier-than-god fungus that is unrelenting enough to drive a sane person to the brink of insanity.
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Attack of the Killer Tomato... iPhone App?
Summer is peaking out over the horizon and that can only mean one thing: Tomatoes. But as any true tomato lover can tell you, they’d rather go without than eat one of those mealy, flavorless, fish-gene-hybrids designed to weather cold winters so that supermarkets can sell them to you year-round.
Nothing rivals a_ real _tomato; a ripe, juicy, tasty, homegrown summer heirloom. And now,...
USDA Announces New Testing Rules for Foodborne...
Last week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, announced a new rule proposed by the USDA that would require all beef, pork and poultry producers in the US to test their products for potential contaminants, and hold them until test results had proven the meat products safe, before releasing the foods for sale . http://dlvr.it/NB7TX
5 'Bad' Things That Are Good For You
Even with good intentions, defining your diet or life in the negative – what you shouldn’t do – isn’t good advice for anyone. Just as important as your physical health is your mental health, and worrying about all the “bad” things you are eating only adds a layer of stress to the existing negative effects of a plate of nachos or slice of chocolate cake. Take off the value labels that you have...
Iced Tea, Organic Authority Style!
You know it’s official when… you swap out your mug of hot tea for a tall, refreshing glass of iced tea. Well, it may not be official just yet, but how about we start manifesting by brewing ourselves the most badass iced tea imaginable? The weather will have no choice but to comply… or at least that hot yoga class could put you in the mood.
This isn’t your...
Are There Pig Hooves in My Jell-O?
Where does gelatin actually come from? Over 400 million boxes of Jell-O are sold every year, yet no one seems to know what the stuff is made of. Horse hooves? Pig ears? Roasted toenails? Vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, you deserve to know. (Caution: you will get details).
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New Report Highlights Unfair Treatment of American...
A recent report released by The _Inventory of Farmworker Issues and Protections in the United States _revealed startling information about conditions common among American farmworkers, including child labor, and wage earnings below federal standards. http://dlvr.it/N4Mvb
Skin Care: 8 DIY Recipes for More than Just a...
Gorgeous skin: From adolescence on, it seems to be an issue. From 25 on, it takes on a whole new relevancy (or shall we say urgency). Whatever skincare you care about, keep it healthy. There’s absolutely no reason why anyone should slather harmful, downright toxic chemicals onto their body - let alone their face! - in the name of beauty. These homemade recipes that blend natural...
School Lunch Reform Causes Big Menu Changes
With 25 million children and teens—nearly one third of American kids — overweight or obese, the USDA announced new nutrition standards for school lunches earlier this year, making dietary changes for the first time in more than 15 years. http://dlvr.it/MxQ7G
Kid-Friendly Veggie Ideas
Getting kids to eat their vegetables can be a challenge. Even adventurous young eaters can struggle to like new foods, so introducing vegetables beyond the standard baby carrots or green peas may not yield a fantastic response. Try a few of these kid-friendly ideas to get more - and different - vegetables in the mix.
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The Sniff Sense: How Dogs Detect Diseases
Dogs are very nurturing animals, especially when it comes to their owners. You always hear about dogs saving their human companions, and the latest story to hit the headlines is about a dog who kept a missing boy safe, warm and alive when the little boy got lost in the woods. Another way dogs protect and save is by sniffing out and detecting diseases in humans.
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