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Tips to Cut Down Holiday Waste
Post on by Paula Gallagher
About 2 months ago, we posted a blog about reducing kitchen waste, but during the holidays it seems extra hard to be environmentally minded about how much we waste. In fact, Americans use about 4 million tons of wrapping paper...... -
Reducing Food Waste: Tips Toward a Zero Waste Kitchen
Post on by Paula Gallagher
According to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, almost 40% of the food produced and distributed in the United States never gets eaten. That works out to an estimated $160 billion in food a year. Waste disposal is also expensive and costs billions...... -
EWG Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen: 2018
Post on by Paula Gallagher
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has put out its 2018 report of the most pesticide ridden produce on the market, the Dirty Dozen™. They also have a Clean Fifteen™ list with fruits and vegetables considered to contain the least amounts of pesticide residue....... -
What's In Your Water?
Post on by Paula Gallagher
The World Health Organization (WHO) is planning a review of the potential risks of plastic in bottled drinking water after researchers uncovered particles in many major brands. Currently, there is no research to show that microplastics can undermine health, but the WHO says...... -
National Nutrition Month: Go Further With Food
Post on by Paula Gallagher
It is National Nutrition Month and this year's theme "Go Further Food" was chosen because what you eat and how you eat can make a huge difference. Whether it's starting the day off right with a healthy breakfast or fueling before an athletic...... -
EWG's Healthy Home Guide
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Recently, I wrote about my home renovation, as well as tips to make your home healthier. Well, the renovation is done, and we are happy that the chaos, noise and dust is over with. Before starting the whole process we did some...... -
A Greener Valentine's Day
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Although Valentine's Day is all about love, it can also be very wasteful. I am all about loving and caring and GIFTS... but there are many ways that we can swap the traditional gifts for some greener choices, showing the Earth a little...... -
3 Toxic Substances to Avoid
Post on by Rob Brown, MD
I am very concerned about three chemicals many of us have in our homes that have been proven to be extremely toxic. Since Scott Pruitt and the EPA recently placed a hold on banning these chemicals, we must be cautious and extra vigilant...... -
10 Tips to Make Your Home Healthier
Post on by Paula Gallagher
I am currently in the middle of renovation chaos. Everyone told me it would be hard, but I don't think anything really prepares you for it. Truthfully, I thought not having a functional oven, or running water, would be the most difficult thing...... -
Your Healthy Home Can Be a Resource for Wellness
Post on by Caroline Blazovsky, Healthy Home Expert
As a healthy home expert, it is my job to help physicians and clients understand the relationship that our homes play to our overall health and wellness. When we examine homes around the country, we find that many......
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