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Mean Green Cleaning Machine
May 1st, 2013Between those balmy, beckoning summer nights, kids going back to school in the fall, and the blustery, hole-up-and-conserve-energy days of winter, it’s easy to neglect cleaning. Sure we’ll pick up toys and do the dishes, but I mean the down-and-dirty, scrub-until-the-floors-are-white kind of clean.
Win the war on dirt and germs—the green way
Free Yourself
May 1st, 2013Follow these 7 simple steps and you’ll finally be free from harsh chemicals that are destroying your health and the environment.
Beauty Ingredients to Avoid
October 1st, 2012Before you choose just any skin-care product off the shelf, it is important to know what ingredients the product contains. There are certain ingredients and chemicals that are harmful to skin, as well as long-term health. It is essential to be aware of these ingredients and avoid products that contain them.
Tips for Being Green in Your Beauty Routine
October 1st, 2012Erin Schrode, co-founder and spokeswoman of Teens Turning Green (TTG), knows a thing or two about how to take your lifestyle to a greener place. John Masters Organics tapped Schrode for expert tips on why making ecologically conscious lifestyle choices is necessary, and especially when choosing green products for your beauty routine.
Health News: Top Ten Toxic Chemicals Suspected to Cause Autism and Learning Disabilities
July 1st, 2012Researchers at Mount Sinai Children’s Environmental Health Center have found the top ten toxic chemicals that are suspected to cause autism and learning disabilities in infants and children. The chemicals are:
1. Lead
2. Methymercury
3. PCBs
4. Organophosphate pesticides
The Do's and Don'ts of Mineral Make-ups
March 1st, 2011When it comes to mineral make-ups, "Mineral" doesn't always equal natural.10,000 Reasons
January 1st, 2011Typical household paint contains up to 10,000 chemicals! Many of those are proven to be toxic and some even have links to cancer. Many of the most harmful chemicals are called volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. VOCs are unstable, carbon-containing compounds that readily vaporize into the air.
Avoid VOCs.Is Your Veggie Burger Toxic?
Vegetarians and chemical-shunning consumers take note: Many popular brands of soy burgers may contain the chemical hexane, a known neurotoxin and classified air pollutant, according to a recent study conducted by the sustainable and organic agriculture nonprofit Cornucopia Institute.
Is Your Hand Sanitizer Safe?
December 1st, 2009As runny noses run amok and swine flu fears multiply, medical professionals urge us to zap illness-causing bacteria by washing our hands regularly. But what happens when you’re stuck in an elevator full of sneezers with nary a sink in sight? More and more people are opting for hand sanitizers.
Faux Naturale?
October 1st, 2009The green revolution has hit the beauty aisle: Sales of natural and organic skincare topped $600 million in 2008, according to market research firm Mintel. Now many mainstream cosmetic companies want a piece of the green pie—and several have begun to dig in.
As Big Beauty goes green, here’s how to tell who’s really cleaning up their act.
