Many thanks to Holland & Barret for providing this helpful infographic featuring alternative uses for coconut oil. I like coconut oil far better than most body lotions, hair conditioners, hand lotions and skin softeners because it moisturizes deeply, contains no harmful ingredients, is lightly fragrant, and is pretty inexpensive. You can find coconut oil […]
A big advantage of the Clean Power Plan is that it will keep you from getting sick. Here are three specific ways the Plan will help you stay healthy. CLEAN POWER PLAN BENEFITS 1) Less Asthma – If you already suffer from asthma, or may be prone to getting it, the Clean Power Plan will […]
Here’s how to respond to your friends, family and colleagues who don’t understand why President Obama’s Clean Power Plan is so good for people as well as the planet, thanks to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, who wrote this analysis for Moms Clean Air Force and all of us who know we must phase out coal and […]
Rain barrels have been popping up all over my neighborhood lately. I live in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C., and water is expensive here. It can also be scarce in the summer, especially in the hot months of July and August, when flowers are in full bloom and trees and bushes are supposed to […]
You’ve probably heard about your carbon footprint. That’s the amount of carbon dioxide you generate when you use fossil fuels, like coal, oil, gasoline, and natural gas. Your carbon footprint matters because it indicates what you’re contributing to the global problem of climate change. Knowing your carbon footprint can help you figure out where you […]
Mosquitoes are out in full force, but before you run for the big toxic guns, read this post. We’ve researched several options to help you buy non toxic mosquito repellent or make your own. PLUS: Don’t let the buggers breed. Here’s how to reduce mosquito breeding on your property. How to Buy Non […]
Most deodorant stinks. Not because it doesn’t keep YOU from stinking. It stinks because it contains nasty chemicals you just shouldn’t put on your body. That’s why Via Nature Natural Deodorant is such a breath of fresh air – literally. It’s also why we’ve partnered with them to bring you this expert information about the […]
320views Why grow grass when you could grow so many other things that are better for the planet? Not that grass isn’t pretty to look at, or fun to play on – it can be. But grass comes with a big price tag. To keep grass green and healthy requires toxic chemicals – fertilizers to […]
