Joel Makower: California Puts Green Chemistry Under the Microscope
There's a classic, geeky science joke that "Chemists have all the solutions." That's starting to appear true from an environmental perspective, though it remains to be seen whether those solutions will actually come to market. Green chemistry, a common-sense discipline that's less than twenty years old, [more...]
Date: 2008-08-19 06:45:23
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A little bit fed up
Maybe that’s a bit dramatic, but I’m certainly not feeling it, at the very least. It being (duh duh DUH!) this whole green, carbon-reducing, eco-warrior deal. There, I said it.It’s not the way of life, actually. It’s not even the tracking. It’s the pressure, both external and internal, to always make the right choice. Like Friday [more...]
Date: 2009-01-11 16:26:29
A World Out of Balance: Autoimmune Disease
LIVES DERAILEDExcerpted from The Autoimmune Epidemic: Bodies Gone Haywire in a World Out of Balance -- and the Cutting-Edge Science that Promises Hope~~~~~~~~Most of us, at some juncture in our lives, have played out in our minds how devastating it would be to have our doctor hand down a cancer diagnosis or to warn us that we are at risk for a [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 05:15:00
My New Eco-Love
I haven't shared any eco tips for a long time! I haven't had anything new to share. But yesterday, I got some new inspiration! ... sink and on the grout used on our tile countertops, shower walls, and floors (it's that cement ... when you are cleaning. When the girls got home from school yesterday, they both noticed and said the house smelled [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 18:13:26
Pet Advice - Pet News - Pet Photos
Stop Your Pet From Peeving You OffDr. Debbye Turner Bell - CBS Morning ShowEach new year, we make resolutions to break bad habits, but what about our furry family members?Sometimes their behavior can be destructive and annoying. So what can you do?We all love our dogs and cats and think they are the smartest creatures on earth [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 13:08:00
Hands On: Purosol Molecular Screen Cleaner
Sure, there are many products you could use to clean your computer screen--but how many are 100 percent environmentally ... cleaners in the past, and some have left streaks and dots, but Purosol did the trick the first time ... from other cleaners because it neutralizes the molecular charges on the surface being cleaned, which [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 20:57:40
Being Green (not with envy) but for Our Planet
These days everybody knows the term “green” means having a conscious mind to recycle, reuse and clean up our environment. We as residents of this earth need to do our part to ensure a lasting relationship between us and Mother Nature [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 17:17:24
My new year's resolution? Parent power.
Long before working with EWG, I often visited the "For Parents" page on our web site ... in toxins? Do we wash our hands often, and with what? Do we use green cleaners? Non-stick or cast-iron ... , the existing law that (barely) regulates industrial chemicals in the U.S. - chemicals like bisphenol [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 08:56:13
Hydrogen Hybrid Car Engine : New Car hybrid
Hydrogen Hybrid Car Engine by Edwin Kelly Discover H20 For Petrol Quick Summary Of How2SaveFuel Advantages Water (H20) ... easy, effective and non hazardous process. It renders previous trepidations about the safety ... of this system. Other advantages can include: * Toxic emissions harmful to the environment [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 16:23:22
Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ
All Natural Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, it is important for your home to be left in a healthy condition. Most home owners and office managers would prefer to avoid harsh chemicals, cleaners, abrasives, or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 22:53:50
Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ
All Natural Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, it is important for your home to be left in a healthy condition. Most home owners and office managers would prefer to avoid harsh chemicals, cleaners, abrasives, or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 22:53:59
Spring cleaning?
Maybe if I were SuperWoman, I would be starting my spring cleaning, but, I'm not! ... to make some more of our regular cleaners for everyday use. I have a nice big basket that I lined ... !)Heather's Carpet Fresh2 cups baking soda1 cup corn starch6 drops essential oil - I like lemongrass [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 19:00:00
What IS Kawasaki Disease?
The little known KAWASAKI disease was thrust into the spotlight this week with the tragic passing of John and Kelly (Preston) Travolta ’s 16-year-old son, Jett. Though his Kawasaki disease is not presently thought to be related to his untimely passing, the media’s mention of his diagnosis of Kawasaki disease (at age 2) [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 20:22:21
Decor - How Green Is Target Really?
That big red bullseye - it's right there and it's beckoning ... , and all new stores are built using low-VOC carpet, adhesives, sealants and paint. In addition ... cleaners and recycled paper goods. The problem is that, although their web site features an eco [more...]
Date: 2008-07-22 12:00:00
Natural Bleach Alternatives
Does whiter whites mean cleaner clothes? Many of us have grown up with the idea that chlorine bleach is necessary to provide cleaner clothes, ... as a laundry booster, clean tiles & grouts, mold & mildew, solve carpet stains ... that gets caught in the groves of the tile. The cheapest brand I have found is Sun Oxygen Cleaner [more...]
Date: 2008-12-10 08:00:55
John Travolta’s Son’s Death Sparks Furious Debate over Scientology
Is it exploiting Jett to criticize the cult over his death? My short answer is yes, or at least maybe. But is it wrong to do it? I’d say no. In fact, it’s obligatory. If you are criticizing an organization because, among other things, it discourages the use of medicine, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 18:10:34
Clean Your Oven Without Losing Nose Hairs
I am all for effective hair removal but seriously ladies cleaning my oven is not how I want to do it! Oven cleaners are one of THE most dangerous cleaning products ever. What if you could clean ... upon us perhaps that oven is in need of a good cleaning. Allow me to share a green clean nugget [more...]
Date: 2008-11-13 08:54:14
Just in case you were looking for equal time..
In keeping with my recent obviation from character, here’s some highlights from President Nelson’s latest letter regarding Thomas More College of ... , without editing or moderation. In fact, I’ll stay out of it. let’s see how Nelson holds up against [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 10:26:23
Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ
All Natural Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, it is important for your home to be left in a healthy condition ... the traditional use of toxic chemical protectors, hazardous cleaning ... , or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 22:53:58
Dry or Wet Cleaning: Which Is Safer?
You and I hardly even consider what takes place when we drop off our clothing at the cleaners ... percent of commercial dry cleaners use the chemical for cleaning purposes. What exactly is perc ... and within a short span of time. 39163352 Well, dry cleaning may not be the best choice, according [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 01:19:06
Bikerumor Review - SpinPower Environmental Lubes, Cleaners and Bike Care
SpinPower bicycle lubes, cleaners and degreasers is a line environmentally responsible, biodegradable, non-toxic, super green bike care products ... . On top of all that, they smell really, really nice and they have some great foaming cleaners that stick to the dirty parts and help really keep the cleaner where it needs to be rather than just ... [more...]
Date: 2008-12-10 00:41:25
Crunchy Greenolas: Organic and Natural Personal Care Products
Crunchy Greenolas is my own personal review of new green stuff I’ve found- I’ve tried everything and these are the goods! ... so that the products are non-toxic and edible (not that you want to eat it!). In addition, suki uses only biodegradable ingredients that do not hurt animals or damage the ecosystem and no toxic ingredients [more...]
Date: 2008-08-07 14:16:56
Green Cleaners
About a year ago I was walking down the cleaner aisle at Target looking for my favorite tub of Clorox wipes when something else caught my eye I had ... of cleaning the mold, mildew, and soap scum out of my showers it also smells good. Now I can clean [more...]
Date: 2008-09-12 21:01:11
It’s a Green Christmas! Giveaway #13
It’s a Green Christmas! Giveaway #13 Author: Super-Mommy 14 Dec Today’s giveaway is a cool one ... Cleaner Miracle Cleaner. I have a bottle that I have been using for a few days now, and I am lovin’ ... ! Also great for all of those hard-to-clean spots including carpet stains, rust/hard water stains [more...]
Date: 2008-12-14 13:37:56
Will vinegar damage furniture or fabrics if used as a cleaner?
Vinegar is the best all around cleaner you can find; you can use it to clean furniture or fabrics with great results ... . So don’t run to the store and buy those expensive cleaners when what you need is a bottle of vinegar ... your furniture-wood or fabric. It works well on carpet too, spray the spot with 1/2 cup of vinegar and 1/2 [more...]
Date: 2008-12-08 22:03:46
Eco-Me Giveaway Closed
Eco-me is giving 2 lucky readers a sampling of products! ... do-it-yourself kits that are good for you and the environment, too. We created a line of cleaning kits to help people make their own natural, non-toxic, chemical-free products. In March of 2005 [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 02:27:01
The positives of using Household cleaning products
Being able to sign the contract on a new home is a wonderful feeling ... remover can destroy rust without using toxic chemicals. Its pretty cool how a non acidic product ... Green remind you of something? most of these cleaning products are safe to use. Toxic chemicals [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 16:06:51
Proportionality and the vilification of the animal rights movement As we do our best to reduce our carbon footprint instead of central heating (which is for wimps…..only joking) we have a woodburning stove on which kettles are boiled and food cooked throughout the winter [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 17:02:31
Best Bathroom Cleaner EVER!
I have to tell you all about a product that I've been raving about for almost a month now. Arm & Hammer's Scrub Free Bathroom Cleaner with Oxy Foaming Action is the best bathroom cleaner I have ever used! As I was perusing the cleanser isle one day I saw this item and I was skeptical [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 02:37:27
Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ
Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ All Natural Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, ... managers would prefer to avoid harsh chemicals, cleaners, abrasives, or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great pride in using non-toxic cleaning [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 00:16:06
Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ
Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ All Natural Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, ... managers would prefer to avoid harsh chemicals, cleaners, abrasives, or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great pride in using non-toxic cleaning [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 00:16:33
Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ
Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ All Natural Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, ... managers would prefer to avoid harsh chemicals, cleaners, abrasives, or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great pride in using non-toxic cleaning [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 00:15:53
Green Cleaning Products: Seventh Generation Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner
I have a confession to make: I am not the best housekeeper ... product to motivate me to clean. Most toilet bowl cleaners are made with caustic acids that can burn ... under the toilet bowl rim. Unlike many other natural cleaners who guard their ingredients in a shroud [more...]
Date: 2008-07-22 08:58:57
Naturally Clean: The Seventh Generation Guide to Safe & Healthy, Non-Toxic Cleaning
The Seventh Generation Guide to Safe & Healthy, Non-Toxic Cleaning Did you know that the Greek root of the word “ecology” means “house”? ... issues to natural beauty products to vegetarianism to green cleaning. Seventh Generation and the Children’s Health Envrionmental Coalition’s Blue Buttefly.org have teamed up to create a green cleaning [more...]
Date: 2008-10-02 08:56:34
Should I Chuck It? | Home and Personal Care Products
After reading this and similar blogs and websites, maybe you’ve decided to throw out all of your toxic cleaning products ... Family blog has a list of 25 safe, non-toxic house made cleaning supplies. ... . Contact your local homeless shelters, woman’s shelters (or safe homes), or non-profit organizations [more...]
Date: 2008-12-09 05:24:44
What Are Responsible Purchasing Guides?
Founded in 2005 by the Center for a New American Dream, the Responsible Purchasing Network (RPN) ... the effects of the toxic ingredients found in traditional cleaners. Every year the industrial cleaning ... by the chemicals in the cleaners they use. The general perception is that green cleaning products cost [more...]
Date: 2008-12-11 10:39:15
Winterize Your Bike: Bike Pogies, Studded Tires, Chain Lube and Anti-Rust Paint
Winterize Your Bike: Bike Pogies, Studded Tires, Chain Lube and Anti-Rust Paint By Erica Schlaikjer Bicycles No Comments » ... tires from Nokian, a Finnish brand that offers products made from environmentally friendly “non-toxic” ... to Sustainablog, which recommendsSimple Green as a heavy-duty, non-toxic and biodegradable [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 15:37:03
When a bleach company cries 'sustainable'
By Ashley Braun More green biz reporting from the Sustainable Brands '08 Conference. Even the Clorox Company, with $4.8 billion in sales last year, has set out to get a piece of the proverbial green apple pie that the conscious American consumer is becoming [more...]
Date: 2008-06-14 16:44:09
The Whole Deal™ on Homemade Cleaning Products
The whirlwind of the holidays (and my own post holidays travel schedule) ... . Pots and pans in my sink, spots on all my mirrors and a sadly neglected wall-to-wall carpet ... out carpet stains, freshening up the carpet and dog beds, and I’m sure there are countless other uses [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 13:00:36
The Whole Deal™ on Homemade Cleaning Products
The whirlwind of the holidays (and my own post holidays travel schedule) ... out carpet stains, freshening up the carpet and dog beds, and I’m sure there are countless other uses ... . Pots and pans in my sink, spots on all my mirrors and a sadly neglected wall-to-wall carpet [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 13:00:36
Ten Ways to Save the Planet Without Losing Your Mind
Check back every Monday for more ways to incorporate living green into your everyday life. Going Green may seem overwhelming at times. You may think if you don’t go all the way why bother. But every little thing you do, does count [more...]
Date: 2008-11-03 20:45:19
Better Life Review & Giveaway!
Do you dread cleaning the house because you know the second that you start cleaning you will have an instant headache from all the harsh chemicals in ... products. That’s not just a claim; we can back it up. As for traditional solvent-based cleaners [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 18:33:00
Giveaway: Bayes Biodegradable Waterless Car Wash
We’ve all no doubt at some time or another taken the car to the carwash or grabbed a bucket and hose and done the job ... of their Waterless Car Wash and Stainless Steel Cleaners. The car wash is non-toxic and biodegradable (and endorsed by green dude, Ed Begley Jr.), while the stainless cleaner is non-hazardous, oil-based [more...]
Date: 2008-09-30 16:47:38
Carpet Cleaning Solution Which Actually Works!
We have a cold water suction carpet cleaner(Rainbow) ... I tried Walmart’s brand, Great Value Bio-degradable Orange Formula Carpet and Upholstery cleaner. It mentions on the label that it can be used in any carpet cleaner including Bissell and Hoover [more...]
Date: 2008-12-26 16:28:00
Green New Year’s Resolutions
I’ve been working upon and considering some of the things that I might do to lessen my environmental impact upon the Earth and others, ... sections in your grocery store, locally grown produce signs and labels, and natural food and coop [more...]
Date: 2008-12-20 20:38:22
Go Green & Put Some Green Back In Your Pocket
The economy is bad, gas prices are high, ... , costlier natural items, and some of those green gadgets that cost more now and end up helping you save ... I think you might see why going green really won’t cost you anything more…in fact going green will save [more...]
Date: 2008-07-23 17:34:02
Ladybug Steam Cleaner to the Rescue
Ladybug Steam Cleaners I hope you are not sick of hearing about all the cleaning uses I keep finding for my Ladybug Vapor Steam Cleaner ( ... and neighbor whose husband had just spilled red wine all over their couch, cushions and carpet the night before [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 14:50:47
7th Generation - Birthday Bash Day 14 *Contest is over*
We have a winner!!#22 Kathleen said... I faved you on Technorati under KatydidandkidCongrats Kathleen! ... & Clear Chlorine-Free Bleach, Free & Clear Natural Dish Liquid, Tub & Tile Cleaner — Emerald Cypress & Fir, Toilet Bowl Cleaner, Natural Glass & Surface Cleaner, andNatural All Purpose Cleaner [more...]
Date: 2008-12-21 03:17:00
Part 2 Our Toxic World and Your Family by Maryann DellaRocco
Welcome back! Last Saturday I posted part 1 of Our Toxic World and Your Family an article by Maryann DellaRocco ... 2 Our Toxic World and Your Family So what else can you do? Clean up your cleaning products. Use ... that are organic, meaning they use a CO2 based cleaning technique instead of the more traditional [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 04:43:27
A Look at the Top Pet Poisons of 2008
Could Your Pet be Poisoned? (H. Berends Photo) The ASPCA Pet Poison Control Center has released its list of the Top 10 Pet Poisons of 2008 in an effort to educate pet owners about the most common toxic hazards that exist in and around the home. Could your dog, cat or other pet be in danger? [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 02:11:32
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