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 in the not-too-distant future. The statistics are scary, and the…
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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 as a whole contributes to some of the world’s worst…
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 moment to imagine it. Feel the warm water massaging your…
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, plastic and aluminum seem to sneak in everywhere. The thing…
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 is nice. Our journey might lead us to reduce or…
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. One of the many heartbreaking discussions I found was by…
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 only rashes or hives, others had difficulty breathing and at…
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 by know-it-all plant-eaters about how your vegetarian diet isn’t vegetarian…
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 week. It’s called “fast fashion” and for some, the lure…
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 costs for the certification and the more labor-intensive farming practices…