Here’s an interesting article detailing indoor air pollutants and ways to help clean up your atmosphere, sent our way by Healthy Living Interior Designer Denise Robinette:
Carpets, shower curtains, paints, upholstery, plywood, particle board, cabinets, computers, and synthetic materials all let off poisonous gasses and chemicals. Because most homes are well insulated, it leaves those poisons [...]
The environmental movement and rising awareness of global warming have sparked an interest in green living. People want to know what they can do to live sustainable lives. In this book, you will find an overview of global warming and environmental degradation of air, water, and soil; what sustainable living is and how to do [...]
I have done my job!!!! :)
My mom is the Eco-Expert responsible for Gainesville’s green resource website GoGreenNation and for years she has been guiding me to a sustainable lifestyle. As I’ve gotten older and wiser, I’ve really realized how important it really is to be absolutely sure that I’m not overexposing myself to chemicals and [...]
“If you’re using makeup, choose organic products that won’t cover your kids with toxic synthetic chemicals,” adds Trish Riley, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Green Living.
via Green Your Halloween – LIME.
What a cool way to engage employees in helping the Federal Government to GoGreen! Will this work at your business or in your local government?
On Monday, October 5th, 2009, President Barack Obama signed an Executive Order on Federal Sustainability – and in doing so, committed the Federal government to lead by example, practice what we [...]
People around the world are working to raise awareness of global warming issues, and events are being planned for Oct. 24. If you’d like to get involved or have an idea, here’s a great place to start:
www.350.org
I believe that the problem of chemical contamination of our air, soil, water and bodies, although it is still largely under the radar of the public, will prove to be a more pressing immediate concern even than the current specter of global warming. These chemicals are killing life on this planet, us included. We should begin now to reduce our exposure to synthetic petrochemicals in as many ways as we can, by addressing our personal environments, our political regulatory system and industrial responsibility. Read a roundup of articles detailing the problem, with ideas on what we can do to reduce our exposure to these dangerous substances.
Dear Trish,
I have heard that the best way to save energy is by only using your airco when you really need it. Isn’t that true?
Not quite…. Read on for several tips to reduce your energy consumption – the less we use, the more we can rely on truly renewable energy: solar and wind.
GoGreenNation: Here’s a terrific shopping tool to help you determine whether your favorite products are environmentally safe and sound. Use this before you hit the store so you can vote for a healthier planet by buying safer products. When manufacturers know what consumers want, they deliver.
GoodGuide | Ratings of Natural, Green and Healthy Products.
Steppin’ light
Find local activities with low environmental impacts like a trip to the local park, woods, zoo, ballgame, or beach with friends to relax. Time spent with friends and family can be a great way to catch up and have fun. Picking up that new book you’ve been meaning to read while lounging on the [...]
