Being environmentally aware often comes at a cost. For example; eating organic food, buying organic clothing or taking the extra effort to recycle. However, there are rare cases when being green is not only noble, but can even be lucrative. Driving a hybrid car, for example, is an excellent way to save both money and … [Read more…]
Skylights are a great way to increase your use of natural light in your home. This is important for all sorts of reasons; for example, it reduces energy consumption as you don’t need to use electric lights as much, and it provides some of the health benefits associated with exposure to sunlight. Many homes and … [Read more…]
As the world becomes ever more environment conscious, many have taken to increasingly creative ways to reuse plastic; and with experts predicting that plastic bags will take up to 500 years to decompose, the need to get creative with plastic is more apparent than ever. Check out our inspiring guide on the top 10 creative … [Read more…]
Saltwater swimming pools are the latest trend in the world of swimming pools. Rather than using good old fresh water, saltwater is added to make it feel like ocean water. It’s not the highly concentrated saltwater you find in the actual oceans. It’s about a tenth of the strength. Advocates of saltwater swimming pools actively … [Read more…]
Wikipedia defines extinction as occurring “when [species] are no longer able to survive in changing conditions or against superior competition.” Typically, a species will naturally die out within 10 million years of first appearing on the planet. Some particularly well adapted species have survived, virtually unchanged, for hundreds of millions of years without dying out. Modern … [Read more…]
When summer rolls around we become acutely aware of what we’re eating. It’s likely the summer wardrobe that positively influences our eating, but the availability of good-for-you foods doesn’t hurt either. There are some great ways to sneak healthy options into your diet kicking up nutritional value as well as flavor! Color counts! The typical … [Read more…]
In 2011, the U.S. generated 32 million tons of plastic waste, accounting for near 13 percent of the nation’s total garbage, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. This waste included nearly 14 million tons of plastic packaging and containers, roughly 11 million tons of durable goods such as household appliances, and almost seven million tons … [Read more…]
It is a sad fact that in the year 2013 there are still approximately 800 million people without access to clean potable water. Almost 3.5 million of us will die each year from water related diseases, with 99% of fatalities happening in developing and third-world countries. Despite countless UK & US government campaigns and numerous … [Read more…]
The Story of Solutions explores how we can move our economy in a more sustainable and just direction, starting with orienting ourselves toward a new goal. In the current ‘Game of More’, we’re told to cheer a growing economy — more roads, more malls, more Stuff! — even though our health indicators are worsening, income … [Read more…]
Tainted Holy Water Water is one of the most abundant resources on the planet. Earth’s surface is over 71% water. There is water in the oceans, lakes, rivers, aquifers, in the air, plants, and even our bodies are mostly water. Water is used everywhere in almost every industry from the service and hospitality industry to … [Read more…]
The Gerson Miracle examines many of the elements of the Gerson Therapy, explaining why we are so ill and how we have in our grasp the power to recover our health without expensive, toxic or mutilating treatments, using the restorative forces of our own immune systems. Even the most advanced cases of cancer can be … [Read more…]
Over 80,000 chemicals flow through our system of commerce, and many are going straight into our bodies. Even our unborn children are affected. Due to this constant exposure, we have approximately 200 synthetic industrial chemicals interacting with our cells every single day. Until recently, modern science really didn’t understand what that could mean for all … [Read more…]
Dr. Andrew Weil Still Promoting Fluoride Use In a recent Prevention magazine article I was shocked to read the answer to a question asked by a reader to Dr. Andrew Weil. With all the negative and scientific proof out there on the dangers of fluoride ingestion, I find this alarming that a doctor as well … [Read more…]
Health officials warn of bacteria along coast 26 cases of Vibrio vulnificus reported across state Officials said anyone who comes in contact with Vibrio vulnificus runs the risk of getting sick. Twenty-six cases of the bacteria have been reported across the state. Two of them were in Volusia County, and one was in Flagler … [Read more…]
The sustainable living movement first took root in the 1970s, but really began to take off just at the end of the 20th century. While many may think of being environmentally conscious as recycling and building homes with more eco friendly materials, there are many other aspects to the movement that can be easily incorporated … [Read more…]
Bottled water found to contain over 24,000 chemicals (NaturalNews) Widespread consumer demand for plastic products that are free of the hormone-disrupting chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) has led to some significant positive changes in the way that food, beverage and water containers are manufactured. But a new study out of Germany has found that thousands of other … [Read more…]
Water conservation products provide many benefits in terms of reducing energy and resource consumption, cost effectiveness and overall environmental friendliness. That is why so many people have already installed these products in their faucets, shower heads and toilets. High-efficiency shower heads, toilets and aerators can reduce monthly bills while minimizing a home’s impact on the … [Read more…]
Multipure Featured In Direct Selling News Multipure is set to raise its profile, as leading industry publication Direct Selling News (DSN) spotlighted Multipure in a multi-page featured article discussing the company’s growth, executive leadership, and business longevity. In an industry often known for startups that burn brightly and fade away quickly, Multipure stands out as … [Read more…]
5 Convincing Reasons to Go Solar By Derek Smith If you are reading this you probably have already decided to look into getting a solar panel set up. Perhaps you haven’t ‘pulled the trigger’ as it were; because you are not quite convinced it’s worth it. My hope is that the following information will help … [Read more…]
There’s something in the water — and it isn’t an ice cube. Residents of one small Oklahoma town are being ordered to sip exclusively bottled water, after tiny red blood worms started popping up in drinking glasses earlier this week. The outbreak in Colcord, OK, has all but shut down the community, home to around … [Read more…]