Posts Tagged ‘environment’

A Sea of Plastic

The plastic vortex, also referred to as Great Eastern Pacific Garbage Patch, North Pacific Gyre, Eighth Continent or Great Garbage Patch is just a giant patch of garbage in the ocean whose size is unknown. Some estimate the extension of the floating debris to be the size of the state of Texas or more. This [...]

Maybe it is not food making you fat…

Teflon and thyroid illness?
new study shows that thyroid illness might be related to the use of non stick pans and/or use of water repellent clothing. This is the first time that perfluorooctanoic acid is related to thyroid illness, which is one of the most common disorders in women in North America.
At Healthy Kitchenware [...]

Lunch Bots

Be sure to check out the latest styles of high quality, 18/8 stainless steel lunchbox containers-Lunch Bots! They’re durable, lightweight, and best of all, reusable. My kids love them. With four different types to choose from, you’re sure to find something to fit your needs. Don’t miss out! Get yours before they’re gone! [...]

Damned Yankees

I’ve got to hand it the New Englanders. They don’t say much. But, they sure do a lot when it comes to recycling. In New Hampshire alone, recycling is about a $300 million industry, which employs about 5,000 people throughout the state. To get involved in recycling efforts in your area, [...]

The EPA & You.

Below are listed 6 principles that the EPA Administrator, Lisa P. Jackson, mentioned in a speech not long ago in San Francisco.
Principle #1: Chemicals Should Be Reviewed … on Sound Science.
Principle #2: Manufacturers Should Provide EPA with the Necessary Information… that New and Existing Chemicals are Safe.
Principle #3: Risk-Management Decisions Should Take into Account Sensitive [...]

What is the “Green Movement”?

The more that I look into it, the more I see that “going green” isn’t that complicated. My parents practiced many of the principles and they never considered themselves “Green”. They even voted for Reagan! Things like checking the air pressure in your tires. If everyone in the US kept their [...]

Check this out!

Have you ever seen a product that made you say “Why didn’t I think of that?”
It’s called Blood Energy Drink. It even comes in its very own IV bag! As you can see in the photo, the blood type is B positive. I wonder if O negative taste any different?
Anyway, [...]

What do your kids like for lunch?

I have mine pack their own before they head off to school on their bikes. There are some rules though. They have to have it somewhat balanced – fruit is mandatory. Caesar salads are a huge hit. So, are spinach wraps stuffed with cream cheese, cole slaw or left-over BBQ chicken.
My youngest [...]

What’s that triangle mean on the bottom of my plastic milk bottle?

If you’re like me, I’ll buy organic milk over the conventional stuff any day of the week. Even if it’s in a plastic bottle. Should I be buying cow’s milk in the first place? That’s a subject for another blog.
Anyway, make sure that the top is on tight and tip [...]

Visit the bulk food bins.

Most of my dishes center around a grain (basmati rice, quinoa or couscous), that I buy in bulk. Then, I make a recipe around it. Buying in bulk is nothing new to me. Besides, there is much less packaging to throw away. According to ShifYourHabit.com, If everyone in the U.S. bought [...]