Consumers determined to make environmentally friendly decisions whenever possible – even with beauty products – usually find that compromises are in order when they want to change the color of their hair. Opt for natural ingredients only and the color is temporary – and may not be the result you’re looking for, especially in terms… Continue reading Healthy Hair Color at Home
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What Makes a Good Farmer’s Market?
It’s a typical farmer’s market scene: freshly harvested honey from local hives, locally rendered goat cheese, carved wood ornaments. Perhaps even more so than food, you’ll find plenty of crafts and artisans selling their wares. Are you more likely to find crafts and handmade items now instead of food at your local farmer’s market? Don’t… Continue reading What Makes a Good Farmer’s Market?
In Search of a Good Egg
What makes a good egg? Cage-free. All natural. Antibiotic-free. Pasture-raised. What’s the difference? With the myriad eye-grabbing copy printed on egg cartons, it can be hard to parse health benefit from marketing ploy. While some of the nomenclature is part of highly regulated government certifications, much is subject to minimal scrutiny… giving an illusion of… Continue reading In Search of a Good Egg
Eco-Friendly Pest Control In The Garden
Spots on tomatoes, holes in hosta leaves and wilting stems mean insects and diseases have moved into the garden. Don’t let these intruders reduce the beauty and productivity of your landscape. Work in concert with nature to prevent and control these pests and you will be rewarded with a bountiful harvest and landscape filled with… Continue reading Eco-Friendly Pest Control In The Garden
An Expert’s Tips on Savvy and Healthy Grocery Shopping
By Andrea Woroch Summer is a great time to kick back with family and friends while enjoying delicious food straight from the barbecue. However, the USDA’s Food Price Outlook puts a little damper on those summer soirees. According to a recent report, beef prices are at an all-time high and the worst bird flu in… Continue reading An Expert’s Tips on Savvy and Healthy Grocery Shopping
Hidden Hazards Found in “Green” Merchandise
Dr. Anne Steinemann, Professor of Civil Engineering and the Chair of Sustainable Cities from the Department of Infrastructure Engineering, Melbourne School of Engineering, is a world expert on environmental pollutants, air quality, and health effects. Professor Steinemann investigated and compared volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from 37 different products, such as air fresheners, cleaning products,… Continue reading Hidden Hazards Found in “Green” Merchandise