11 min read At this point, most of us have heard that our bee populations are dwindling. And we are aware of how deeply the issue will affect our ability to grow food…
5 min read You may already know that fast-fashion (cheaply manufactured clothing that isn’t intended to last more than a season) is a sustainability nightmare. But did you know that the fashion industry…
4 min read Ahhh, there is nothing like a hot shower to wake you up and get you going in the morning or to relax and unwind after a long day. Take a…
5 min read It’s crazy to think about how much we rely on both plastic and aluminum in our kitchens, and we don’t even realize it. From cookware to utensils to food storage,…
8 min read Many of us, who are already on the path to eating healthier, are also on a path to eating more humanely. Incidentally, those two goals tend to go hand-in-hand, which…
6 min read As part of my research in writing a Natural Living Guide for the Chemically Sensitive, I spent countless hours poring through Facebook groups for those suffering from acute chemical sensitivities.…
7 min read Do you remember that incident back in 2017, where thousands of American Airlines flight attendants, ticketing agents, and pilots became ill after putting on their new uniforms? While some suffered…
2 min read There is only thing more irritating to a new vegetarian than getting harassed by your non-supportive meat-eater friends about why you should still eat meat. And that is, getting harassed…
3 min read Wow, does the fashion industry move fast these days! We used to have two fashion seasons: fall/winter and spring/summer. Now we have 52 mini-seasons with new items tempting us every…
2 min read It doesn’t really seem fair that we pay more for organic foods, wines, clothing, and personal care products. But that’s the way the system works, right? Organic farmers pay high…