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“Organic” it seems to be one of the latest buzzwords out there. There is much debate on whether it is healthier, better for the environment and actually makes a difference. Let’s put all of that aside and talk about what the word means because I think there is some confusion on that. When you say…
The word organic has become a broadly used term in our culture today. Everything from food to gardening soil has been labeled organic. How do you know what products to trust and buy? What does organic mean? The term organic in the most generic sense simply means living or derived from living things. In this…
By now, I’m sure you have heard about the harsh working conditions and illegal labor practices used by some large corporations across the globe. Thankfully, there is a way to buy international goods and still support ethical labor practices, safe working conditions, and fair wages in developing countries. Fair Trade is a form of product…
When I first purchased seventh generation diapers, I was looking for an environmentally friendly, yet affordable disposable diaper product. We had used cloth diapers collectively for over a year, with all three of our babies for some length of time, but we had begun to have problems with leaks and rashes and felt it was…
1.) Natural cedar balls and sticks can reduce moisture and repel moths from clothing, as well as act as a natural deodorizer. You can find a selection of cedar products in the department store laundry aisle. 2.) Make your own air freshener spray by combining 1 cup of distilled water and 8-10 drops of essential…
What scares you the most? For many it’s snakes, some spiders while others flee from wasps and bees. I’ll be the first to admit that I have had many moments of feeling like my heart just jumped out of my chest. I also have not completely overcome my fears of several different creatures. I don’t…
It can sometimes be tough to try to actively make green choices. Sometimes you may think you’re making a green choice, only to realize there was an unknown lurking variable that compromised the environmentally friendliness of your decision. Today, we’re going to only consider packaging and containers and their ecological implications. But for any option…
What do Americans do when they are faced with overwhelming disasters? We pick up a shovel and start digging. It’s how the West was Won! It’s what we did during World War II. Communities and families worked together and grew enough food to feed their families and share with their neighbors. Every bare space was…
In order to lessen the impact on our environment, every person should be very careful in their use of paper of all kinds, and get 100% value out of every piece used, as well as reduce their use of wasteful paper products. In an effort to conserve paper, the greatest results will be obtained by…
By converting sunlight into electricity, solar panels can provide you with clean green electricity which can be used in your home. Free electricity Your panel array will generate free electricity by converting sunlight into usable energy which you can use to power your household appliances. By using this free solar electricity in your home you…