10 Dangerous Everyday Things in Your Home

Household consumer products injure 33.1 million people in the United States every year. These incidents cost $800 billion in related expenses from death, injury or property damages [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 02:29:00

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Product Review: Eco Green Office

This store has pretty much any office supply you can think of in an eco-friendly version. They are very committed to the environment ... product that unless you tell the person they would never know it was green. The ink is non-toxic ... products they sell.The Second Nature notebooks are made from 100% post consumer materials. If you haven’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 01:43:00

The Little Green Schoolhouse

The sixth-graders in Marti Goldstone’s science class at Horace Mann Elementary are working on a project that could save their D.C. public school a lot of money. They are conducting an energy audit of their entire school. They calculate how much energy each classroom, gym, cafeteria, office, etc [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 11:00:17

Power Plant

Back in 1980 NASA started investigating ways to provide clean air in enclosed spaces ... more polluted than the air outside- even in a big city! And seemingly innocuous things like carpets, cleaning ... air. Of course we do our best to bring natural (and chemical free) jute rugs into our home, use eco [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 17:44:06

Should you go to work when you are sick?

by Doris Helge, Ph.D., “Joy on the Job Coach” If you’re contagious, how will it serve anyone for you to share your illness? ... in bed. There are many non-toxic cleaning chemicals available now that will keep Mother Earth happy.  If you don’t have a health food store near you that carries non-toxic cleaning supplies [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 15:37:18

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

Give your kid a green thumb

Childhood Unplugged: Green Thumb Kids Getty Images Steve Irwin's Son Ready for His Close-up Best Pets: Snakes, Rats and Puppies, Oh My WireImage.com Jennifer Lopez Really Can Do It All WireImage.com Hey Marc Jacobs: What Up with the Onesies? Next Image of the Day - Boy in the bubble(s) [more...]

Date: 2008-09-17 12:06:09

Gates of Vienna News Feed 11/13/2008

My favorite story tonight is the one about the Bedouin tribe in north Israel who claim Barack Hussein Obama as a long-lost member.Should be an interesting family reunion…Thanks to Abu Elvis, C. Cantoni, Diana West, Insubria, JD, Kahane loyalist, TB, and all the other tipsters who sent these in. Headlines and articles are below the fold [more...]

Date: 2008-11-14 04:59:00

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

FEELING GOOD AT HOME

“With the cut in interest rates, the savings on your mortgage may be better invested in the home than the bank.”“Buying curtains, putting up shelves and choosing colours really make your house a home.”RENOVATINGAND EXTENDINGWith the housing market so slow, many people are considering renovating or extending rather than moving [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 16:12:00

11 Simple Ways to Strengthen Your Immune System Naturally

It is necessary to strengthen your immune system in order to meet the challenges that our body encounters on a daily basis ... in your environment. Air Pollution, smoking, cleaning products will stress your immune system with frequent exposure. Many common household cleaning products contains toxic and poisonous chemicals [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 17:15:48

Lifestyle - The Starre Behind Eco Chick

Starre Vartan, founder and editor of the green lifestyle website Eco Chick, is one of our favorite go-to girls for sustainable practices ... and eggs from a farm about two miles from my house, and using only non-toxic cleaning products ... of cleaning products can I use without breaking the bank? The book answers these questions and isn't [more...]

Date: 2008-10-17 09:00:00

Serious information about Non toxic cleaning products

Almost all new home owners have experienced that brand new house fragrance. Sometimes owning a new home will give you a new outlook on your life ... owners are real happy with the natural cleaning products that clean theirs homes as well. Now people that have mold problems in their home are using these natural cleaning products are taking care [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 20:41:45

Biodiesel and Its Impact on the Environment

Matt Oconnor asked: Biodiesel has been getting its share of interest among people in the search for alternative fuels ... diesel products. That's why fuel filters becoming clogged with residue particles as the biodiesel does its work of cleaning the engine has become so common. A change of filter after running 600-800 miles [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 18:51:35

Third-hand smoke and chemtrails — invisible toxin fears

Fears that invisible toxins — in such tiny amounts they can barely even be measured — are everywhere and can cause brain damage or cancer in babies and children were reinforced this week by media and a medical journal. So great were the fears among parents, and so great were the political and financial impetus of the professionals behind them, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 06:50:00

LETTERS, OPINIONS, & COMMENTARY

January 17, 2009 I read the Cadillac News article about the three companies who have been negotiating with Wexford County about purchasing the ... .  Considering TransGreen is also expected to create 500-650 jobs during the construction phase ... the landfill is located, it would mean cleaning up the landfill in such a way that there would [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 06:44:18

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

The 90 Day Deep Tissue Detox

The Raw Divas in Association with Ecopolitan.com Proudly present: A 90 Day Deep Tissue Detox! Finally Experience the Health-Boosting Effect of a Meaningful Detoxification by Safely, Comfortably Eliminating Toxins You’ve Built-Up From Years of Pollution, Stress, Unhealthy Eating and MORE! [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 01:46:50

HealthE News :: Nutrients for Optimal Learning and Behavior

HealthE News :: Nutrients for Optimal Learning and Behavior This E - Newsletter comes to you on or around the 5th of each month because you either requested it, gave me permission to send it to you, or I thought you might find it of interest. If for any reason you'd like to no longer receive this communication - please reply accordingly [more...]

Date: 2008-10-21 20:32:10

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

Prolitec introduces programmable air sanitizer

New Programmable System is First to Continually Sanitize the Air in HVAC Ducts and Commercial, Medical and Residential Spaces Prolitec’s ARIA(TM) ... treat enclosed rooms one at a time, and their effects are temporary. A new chemical formulation ... enclosed spaces, ARIA is of keen interest to HVAC professionals for continuously cleaning the air in [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 00:10:43

MISSING PUZZLE TO YOUR DEEP TISSUE 90 days DETOX!

Girls and Boys ! Raw Divas and Dr. Tel-Oren are back again with an amazing proposition ! I am simply thrilled. Being a student of Dr. T and admirer, I know that he and his medical background is the missing piece of our raw food movement. Take a look, read, commit and ACT ! A 90 Day Deep Tissue Detox! [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 23:21:53

I’ve Switched to Non-Toxic Cleaners: Do I Still Need Poision Controls Number?

Absolutely. Non-toxic cleaners are the far better, safer choice in household cleaning ... - what if my child were to get into it, swallow it/drink it? How non-toxic is it really, as far as having to call 911, etc…? I mean, you still have to call a doctor, right? Even though it is “non-toxic” [more...]

Date: 2008-09-12 03:44:23

Mixt Greens: San Francisco "Eco-Gourmet" Restaurant is a Marriage of Gourmet and Green

With an hour for lunch and a growling stomach, what's the most important thing about a quick service restaurant billing itself as "eco-gourmet"? "Gourmet" of course. You can't eat "eco". Mixt Greens, with three locations in downtown San Francisco, has been committed to running a sustainable operation since its founding in 2006 [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 00:50:34

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

Wee Generation Eco-Diaper Bag: An Earth-Friendly Alternative

Wee Generation Eco-Diaper Bag Being green just got a little easier for moms. Wee Generation ( ... McDonough) has created a limited-edition Eco-Diaper Bag that's environmentally-friendly inside ... worth of green products, a copy of Naturally Clean, the Seventh Generation Guide to Safe and Healthy Non [more...]

Date: 2008-08-27 17:33:42

10 Steps to an Organic Bedroom

10 Steps to an Organic, Non-Toxic Bedroom January 14, 2009Did you know that you are sleeping on a mattress soaked in ROACH POISON? If you have a new mattress then you are!!! Mattresses are required to be flame-proof, and so the BIG MATTRESS companies are loading them up with Formaldehyde, Antimony (Arsenic), Boric Acid (Roach Poison) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 04:05:44

Mariel Hemingway Goes Green Wherever She is Going

Mariel Hemmingway NEW YORK, Dec 28, 2008 / FW/ — With the holidays over and winter in full bloom, ... by www.usa.gov. With the bailout occupying most of the headlines, talks about being eco-friendly ... even while we are traveling. “Traveling eco-friendly is about traveling more thoughtfully,” said [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 13:36:23

Cleansing diet to better health and slimness?

Can you lose custody of your children by packing an “unhealthy” lunch or giving them junkfood? Can a detox diet help make us slim like Gywneth? Do herbal teas, sea algae wraps from France, and those foot detox patches clear the toxins from our bodies and keep us healthier? [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 00:45:00

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

Our Toxic World and Your Family by MaryAnn DellaRocco

My friend MaryAnn has a son named Matthew who has been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I asked her if she would be willing to write an article for my blog and she decided on informing us on ways to detoxify our families. Over the next two weeks I will share with you her article [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 01:39:09

SKOY eco-friendly cloths instead of paper towels (giveaway)

In keeping with the spirit of the Ditch the Disposables Challenge, ... , and at the end of their life, biodegradable. They are non-toxic, chlorine-free and made using water ... in the kitchen or for cleaning up faces and grubby little hands, but they also work well in the bathroom [more...]

Date: 2008-09-11 07:20:02

Thrift Week — Day 1

Jump to Comments  Ever heard of thrift week?Yeah, me neither. (But it sure sounds like a holiday I can get behind.) ... your thrifty and natural cleaning products in the comments ... is homemade cleaning products day.I took the final step away from toxic cleaning products today [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 04:15:24

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

from Alternet.org

How You Can Start a Farm in Heart of the CityBy Kelly Coyne and Erik Knutzen, Process Media. Posted January 9, 2009.Sick of flavorless, genetically modified, pesticide-drenched frankenvegetables? It's time to start growing food in your back yard.The Urban Homestead: [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 16:05:00

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

Top Pet Medications

Top Pet Medications January 18th, 2009 Powered By CbproAds Top Pet Medications The development of medications for pets has increased rapidly in recent years. Pets are becoming a part of the family, and general advancements are being made in medicine. It makes sense that more resources are being devoted to pets [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 16:01:51

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

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

Jenny McCarthy's "Too Good" line of non-toxic baby goods

Jenny McCarthy's "Too Good" line of non-toxic baby goods by Bethany Sanders Sep 17th 2008 10:00AM Celeb parenting, Environment Jenny McCarthy ... . The star -- who is also mom to son Evan, 6 -- is turning her activism into a line of non-toxic ... , feeding and cleaning products, and gluten-free food and drink, among other products. McCarthy hopes [more...]

Date: 2008-09-17 14:06:18

New safety rules for children’s clothes have stores in a fit

New safety rules for children’s clothes have stores in a fitMark Boster / Los Angeles Times A Goodwill store in Los Angeles is among those that ... away from children, mandates that all products sold for those age 12 and younger — including clothing ... of products that posed a threat to children, including toys made with lead or lead-based paint [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 13:57:42

In Depth: Understanding sick-building syndrome and the benefits of a green office (By Starre Vartan)

In 1984, the World Health Organization published a report determining the cause of sick building syndrome, in which the cumulative effects of bad ventilation, VOC offgassing, and certain building materials were found to make people who work in affected buildings sick. Main symptoms of sick building syndrome (SBS) [more...]

Date: 2008-08-28 14:00:23

First batch of consumer products selected for the Demo-pit @ HeadStart 2009

We had a lot of nominations for the demo pit and on stage demos at HeadStart and Compute 2009 and it was tough to narrow down the field to 20 ... and interactive to overcome this problem. Biokleen Labs manufactures natural, non-toxic cleaning products ... participants for the demo-pit. Here is the first batch of finalists in the consumer products [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 10:13:05

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

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

DIY: Non-Toxic Homemade Beauty (pfblogs.org)

Today we are going to continue our DIY series by delving into the world of Non-Toxic Homemade Beauty Recipes ... resources. Since I know you have all switched to Non-Toxic Cleaning now and you can reap the same benefits by switching to natural homemade beauty products. Non-Toxic Beauty Recipes Let's [more...]

Date: 2008-08-15 14:16:01

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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