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Sunscreen Dangers

March 1, 2010 by Diana Kaye
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Many companies make “organic” sunscreens that contain synthetic chemicals. But that’s not the worst of it. According to our research, sunscreens give users a false sense of security in that while they effectively prevent sunburn, they do little or nothing… [read]

Keeping Your New Year Resolutions

March 1, 2010 by Robert Cheeke
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Happy New Year! I know New Year’s Day was a while ago, which is precisely why I’m writing now. We usually start the year full of enthusiasm to achieve our new goals and New Year’s resolutions, but it’s about this… [read]

Dumpster Diving

March 1, 2010 by Mike Lieberman
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Mention dumpster diving and it’s likely that the first image people envision is a male in tattered clothing, a wool hat, torn black jeans, boots that have no laces and a red-cheeked, drunken face jumping head first into a big… [read]

Carebags Reusable Produce Bags

March 1, 2010 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

People who live an organic lifestyle tend to care about our environment. People who live an organic lifestyle also purchase a lot of fresh produce. That’s where Carebags Re-useable Produce bags come in. One Carebags pouch contains 4 reusable drawstring… [read]

Sun Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder

March 1, 2010 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a form of depression linked to lack of sunlight. Onset of symptoms occurs annually during winter months with more cases occurring in areas with longer and more severe winters. Symptoms include low mood, feeling… [read]

Why Grow Your Own Organic Food?

March 1, 2010 by Paul Callaghan
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

You are concerned about environmental issues, health issues, and human rights. The tsunami of information blasted at you has left you bewildered. When the problems of the world are so huge, what can one person do? With one small step… [read]

Urban Gardening

March 1, 2010 by Mike Lieberman

As Americans, we have become greatly out of touch with our food sources in the past 50 or so years. There aren’t many of us who have had the experience of eating freshly harvested vegetables we grew on our own.… [read]