The great outdoors have many alluring aspects, especially during the spring and summer months, when the temperatures warm up and plant life blooms. Unfortunately, there are certain drawbacks to going outside during this time of year, not the least of ...
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Preventing Food from Going Bad
Care to guess how much food Americans throw out every year? The answer is probably much larger than you might think. According to the National Resources Defense Council, the average American discards a whopping 25 percent of the food and ...
Read More »Protecting your Home from Indoor Air Pollution
When the topic of air pollution comes up, most people think of pollutants pushed into the atmosphere from the factory smokestacks. While outdoor pollution is certainly a major concern for industrialized and developing nations alike, it would be a mistake ...
Read More »Preventing and Treating Hair Damage
It’s fairly obvious that Americans care a great deal about their hair. According to one estimate, the US hair care industry rakes in a whopping $19 billion in yearly revenue. The main reason for all of this attention stems from ...
Read More »Growing a Green Thumb: Tips for Beginning Gardeners
When it comes to rewarding personal hobbies, it’s hard to top gardening. Working in a garden gets you off of the couch and into the sunlight, and the fruits of your labor are far more nutritious than most fare sold ...
Read More »Fighting Back Against Skin Damage
No one likes getting old; we have less energy, many people put on weight and the body becomes more susceptible to injury and disease. Our looks hardly escape unscathed either, as Father Time often leaves an everlasting imprint on our ...
Read More »How Does Winter Impact our Health?
It’s pretty safe to assume that most people don’t particularly care for the winter season. Sure, there are exceptions – if you’re an avid skier or snowboarder, winter might be the perfect time of year for you – but most ...
Read More »Is The Air in Your Home Safe for Breathing?
We all want to feel safe in our homes, but sometimes the danger lies in something we can’t see, the air. Here are some common pollutants and how they affect the health of your home and your family. Asbestos Awareness ...
Read More »Taking Disinfection into Your Own Hands
It is a good idea to know how to disinfect your own drinking water; it’s easy and you may have to do it at some point in your life. Information gathered from the United States Environmental Protection Agency 1. Using ...
Read More »Global Warming: What You Can Do to Help Stop It
The Green Industry is a booming industry not only in the United States but worldwide. With concerns of global warming soaring to an all time high; citizens and businesses alike are beginning to make changes in every day life to ...
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