These recommendations from The Daily Green showcase some of the most affordable and safest sunscreens for babies and kids.
When choosing products to put on our children’s skin, many parents look for natural and organic options. Sunscreen, so important for protecting sensitive skin from damage, is no exception. For this feature, we took the top-rated natural sunscreens [ Read More → ]
These recommendations from The Daily Green showcase some of the most affordable and safest sunscreens for babies and kids.
When choosing products to put on our children’s skin, many parents look for natural and organic options. Sunscreen, so important for protecting sensitive skin from damage, is no exception. For this feature, we took the top-rated natural sunscreens [ Read More → ]
Let’s face it, buying organic foods is almost always more expensive than purchasing those same foods produced in traditional commercial methods. The question becomes whether or not the extra money is worth it. To help answer this, the Environmental Working Group has put together a Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides. This guide will help you determine which foods have the most [ Read More → ]
So you’re probably thinking to yourself, “What does my diet have to do with the economy?” I know, I thought the same thing when I came across an article on The Huffington Post. The article, written by Kerry Truman, highlights a film called Forks Over Knives by Brian Wendel and Lee Fulkerson. After reading the article and visiting the film’s [ Read More → ]
We are of the general opinion that television programming has “jumped the shark”. Instead of quality programs, most channels are filled with mind numbing reality shows that cover every mundane topic from the contents of storage units to the lives of 8 20-somethings that live in New Jersey. How anyone is supposed to get something worthwhile out of shows like [ Read More → ]
While the Meatless Monday movement dates to 2003, Americans’ growing interest in eating more sustainably has made this idea increasingly popular across the country.
All but the tiniest percentage of meat consumed in the United States is raised on an industrial scale. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the start-to-finish process of [ Read More → ]
I thought this was such a great article by Dan Shapley at The Daily Green, that I decided to post it in it’s entirety. Dan has some fantastic ideas about how to make sure your pantry healthier and more eco-friendly. Thank you Dan!
Do: Stock Bulk Whole Foods
The pantry is the place for go-to foods you need to make meals. Most [ Read More → ]
No matter what kind of party you are planning, be it a birthday, a baby or bridal shower, a graduation, or just a backyard summer party, consider making it Eco-Friendly. You, your family and your friends will have fun while learning about helping the environment. You’ll be doing a good deed for yourself and the planet.
Don’t know how to plan [ Read More → ]
As more and more people are choosing to eat organically, community gardens are springing up all over the country and their benefits are becoming widely recognized. In addition to growing fresh foods that taste better and are healthier, Green For All provides several reasons to start a community garden:
Start a new hobby: Community gardens are a great way to get [ Read More → ]
Do you have a compost bin in at your house or do you contribute to one in your community? You might be surprised at how many items can and should be making their way to the bin. Most likely, you are already composing vegetable trimmings, coffee and tea grounds, even your plant clippings, but this is only a start of [ Read More → ]
This article was written by Jennifer Grayson who is a contributor to Huffington Post. As the article is so well written and provides some great information, I have posted it here for our readers.
Did you know that more than one in seven American households now relies on food stamps? That’s up over 58 percent since the start of [ Read More → ]
