I am sure that most people by now realize that typical dry cleaning chemicals are extremely toxic and dangerous to both humans and the environment. The main culprit is the chemical Perchloroethylene which is a central nervous system depressant, and inhaling its vapors (particularly in closed, poorly ventilated areas) can cause dizziness, headache, sleepiness, [...]
No matter how many “green” or “eco-friendly” products we all buy, we cannot shop our way out of the climate crisis. Sure, we can buy more reusable bags, more eco-friendly gadgets, hybrid cars, Energy Star-rated appliances, or clothing made out of bamboo. We can do all the right things when it comes to watching where [...]
How can you see what damage has been done and how you can help out if you don’t take the time to really see the world around you? Getting out in nature connects you to our planet in a way that just reading blogs or watching TV cannot do – you see the impact we [...]
While I am all about reusing and buying used when you need something, sometimes that just doesn’t work out the way that you want it to. So if you find yourself in need of a few eco-friendly things for your kids for the upcoming school year, you might want to check out some of [...]
