The school year begins in a few weeks and shopping for school supplies looms large for many families. Before you reach for new, take a good look at what you already have and can reuse. It can be a teaching … Read More
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Most animals raised for meat, milk and eggs are on industrial farms that contaminate our air, soil and water. These farms rely heavily on antibiotics and other synthetic treatments to boost outputs, and combat diseases caused by stressful, crowded and … Read More
Plastic Free July is a good chance to think of easy replacements for single use plastics. Try these ideas in your kitchen: Replace plastic bags (including produce bags) with paper or cloth. In addition to bar dish soaps, use loofah … Read More
Plastic pollution impacts not only the environment, but also our health and wellbeing. Because companies do not have to pay for the cost of these impacts, plastics are often the cheapest options on the store shelf. As consumers, we have … Read More
Use Plastic Free July as a time to rethink the everyday plastic products we use in our lives. Here are some easy suggestions for the bathroom: Try a toothbrush made of bamboo and silk dental floss that can be refilled … Read More
Paper towels have become a go-to convenience for everything from wiping up spills to drying our hands. But behind that ease is a big environmental cost. The average person uses over 3,000 paper towels a year—that’s about 80 rolls per … Read More
The sun has come out and the New England winter seems finally over–maybe. But before you reach for the first sunscreen on the store shelf, read through the sunscreen advice from the Environmental Working Group (EWG). They have been researching … Read More
Most takeaway coffee cups from popular cafes look like they’re made of paper—but they’re actually lined with plastic to keep them from leaking. When hot liquid hits that plastic lining, it can start to break down and leach chemicals into … Read More
Fast fashion is hugely detrimental to the environment and to those workers making clothes. The fashion industry uses about contributes 10% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, 79 trillion liters of water, and throws out 92 million tons of waste. … Read More
The New York Times recently published simple recommendations you can do to reduce consumption of micro- and nano-plastics. Below is the list of recommendations. The article also includes extra recommendations for babies and children. “Microplastics Are Everywhere. Here’s How to … Read More
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