378views Follow these precautions to avoid the most toxic garden center items when you visit your nursery. 1) PVC Garden Hoses Tests conducted by the consumer testing group Healthy Stuff showed that garden hoses made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic contain phthalates and are among the most toxic garden center items you’ll find. Phthalates help keep […]
362views As the saying goes, “Being forewarned is being forearmed.” That is certainly true when it comes to the food we buy. It’s also why I pulled together this list of toxic pantry items – and safer alternatives. The more we know, the better able we are to choose the healthiest, safest nourishment for ourselves […]
Why Plant Native Plants in Your Garden? We’re partnering with Australian Outdoor Living to make it easier for you to choose the right native plants for your garden. WHAT ARE THE RIGHT NATIVE PLANTS FOR YOUR GARDEN? You can easily find out what native plant is suited to your region and your particular garden. Ask […]
305views At Big Green Purse, we advocate shifting your spending to the greenest products and services available. That also means buying from companies that make a difference when it comes to protecting our health and the health of the planet. As part of our Earth Day service, we are partnering with sustainable food innovator Hampton Creek […]
It’s time to treat your toilet like the special secret water-saving weapon it is! Throughout the month of April, which is officially “Earth Month,” and leading up to Earth Day, we’re going to be featuring companies that are doing an extraordinary job to help protect the planet by being more environmentally responsible themselves. Mansfield Plumbing […]
Eco-friendly. It’s such a buzz word in the world of business these days. But the truth is, many people talk the talk but don’t really walk the walk – simply because they’re don’t know how to get started. If this sounds like you, take a minute to read this post. With the help of sponsor CityDocs, I’ve […]
“Superbugs” are not creepy crawly insects. They are bacterial organisms that can make you very sick. They’re called “superbugs” because they can’t easily be controlled with medicine. I’m pretty sure you don’t want to be eating superbugs with your burger! According to research conducted by Consumer Reports, superbugs are proliferating in conventionally-produced ground beef. […]
1.1kviews Research has shown that cooking with Teflon-type cookware could expose you to toxic chemicals that might cause cancer. Specifically, PFOA, a chemical linked to cancer, liver disease, and reproductive disorders, was used for decades by DuPont and other companies to make non-stick pots and pans, reports Environmental Working Group. Scientists at Harvard and the […]
