Janis R.
Image credit: Grist Imagine a hot summer day in a town surrounded by glistening pools of water. Now imagine that no one is swimming—that they can’t because the water has been contaminated with a potentially dangerous, yet common, pollutant....
Image via Amazon The viral video phenomenon The Story of Stuff has made a big impact on audiences worldwide. Since its release in 2007, it’s been viewed over 10 million times, showing we’re as fascinated by learning about our Stuff as we...
We have noted that UltraTouch insulation from recycled cotton is great stuff, but I still get upset when I see their pictures of kids putting their heads on i t; it has borax, a known respiratory irritant, added as a fire retardant and to keep out vermin....
Photo via: Wonderlane /Flickr Current events lead us to believe Obama’s needed health care reform will finally come to pass. Being that both sides of the issue are interested in cutting costs, there’s an independent, alternative and affordable...
photo: J. Novak After a 13-year battle, the largest chemical company in the world, BASF won approval from the European Commission to begin commercially growing a genetically modified potato for industrial use. Many onlookers were more than a little surprised...
Image credit: Grist The name “junk food” alone tells us that our bag of chips, corn syrup-laden cookie, and giant soda are not the best food choices. Still, people reach for those foods everyday. But what if junk food was taxed? Would that...
I am so embarrassed that we missed our walk down the red carpet for the Toxies on Wednesday night at Hollywood’s Egyptian Theater. Established by Californians for a Healthy and Green Economy (Change), it recognizes those chemicals that have so...
photo: Mr. T in DC via flickr. Organic produce and textiles may fetch a premium compared to their non-organic counterparts, are certainly better for the planet and your health, and often proudly proclaim their eco-friendly status. But when it comes to...
image courtesy of Anderlyn Desks After writing Are Standing Desks Healthier Than Sitting? I decided to try it, with a quick and dirty setup of an old draughting table. I am only four days into the experiment and consider it way to early to evaluate (some...
