Mercury, coal and electricity – the poison in our air, water and food
UPDATED 2nd November, 2010
While we are aware of the risks of mercury poisoning that comes with eating fish, other sources for mercury exposure – most significant being emissions from coal-fired power plants – are not as well known. Read the rest of this entry »
How to have a greener Halloween – news and tips roundup
It’s that time again. Halloween is upon us and we get into the usual holiday gluttony and waste. BUT lets not be a bunch of killjoys. Whether you’re a party animal looking forward to dressing up and getting downright s*#t-faced or you’re planning a family Halloween, there are lots of things you can do to be greener and more environmentally-friendly. So here’s the weekend round up of some useful and interesting ideas. Read the rest of this entry »
Green and fit or brown and fat; be leaner, be eco-friendly
UPDATED 28th October, 2010
It’s quite clear that greener and more eco-friendly people are also fitter and healthier people. While the developed world is seeing a crisis with obesity and weight-related health problems, our planet is being plagued with human-inflicted perils. Headlines scream out on escalating costs of obesity-related illnesses and of the negative social impacts of being overweight. It’s becoming obvious that the lifestyle choices associated with obesity and overweight are also detrimental to the environment. Yes, practices that hurt the environment can also damage your health. Read the rest of this entry »
Walk more – a solution to obesity, disease and environmental damage
UPDATED 15th October, 2010
It’s pretty obvious that walking is good for your health and for the environment. Walking keeps you fit and having fewer cars on the road cuts down on pollution and all the damaging effects on the environment. AND a place where you can walk to all your needs is a much nicer place to live. So why is it we still find so many un-walkable towns and cities? Read the rest of this entry »
Green jobs and green employees – the only way forward
Being green or environmentally-friendly in work – as in the rest of your life – is no longer a minority activity or a passing trend. The old earth-plundering ways of doing business are no longer viable and in fact, they are downright counter-productive and being eco-unfriendly can make a business or employee very unattractive in the competitive market. Read the rest of this entry »
The GoodGuide iPhone ap – an easy way to choose greener healthier products
If you want a quick and easy-to-use guide on how healthy or environmentally-friendly your everyday household purchases are, the GoodGuide iPhone ap is a really useful tool. It’s FREE, convenient and very user-friendly. Read the rest of this entry »
Parabens; why should you be worried?
You’ve probably heard a lot about parabens, the preservatives found in so many toiletries, cosmetics, household products and even in food.
More people are taking note of the potential harm that can result from using products containing parabens to protect themselves and their family.
But human health is not the only reason for being cautious with these ubiquitous chemicals. If you are worried about the environment – and especially about the pollution of our rivers, lakes and oceans, parabens are bad news. Read the rest of this entry »
“Natural” products – not always the best and can be dangerous to your health
UPDATED September 10th, 2010
In recent years, there has been a boom in natural products ranging from personal toiletries to medicines to herbs mimicking the effects of illegal drugs. In order to capitalise on this huge interest, more and more companies are labelling their goods “natural”. Read the rest of this entry »
Prevent cancer and help the environment
Updated September 7th, 2010
Cancer is frightening. While factors beyond your control – such as genetics, ageing and environmental exposures early in life – play an important part in your likelihood of contracting cancer, there are things you can do to lower the risks. Read the rest of this entry »
