Surprising Stat: Plants and indoor air quality
Surprising Stat: Living, green plants can remove toxic chemicals including formaldehyde, benzene and carbon monoxide from the air, according to a two-year study by NASA scientists. The study found that...
View ArticleThe GREENGUARD Product Guide
Thinking of making any home improvements? Planning on building a nursery for that new addition to the family? Make sure to check out the GREENGUARD product guide before making any any purchases. It is...
View ArticleTop 10 Plants for Improving Indoor Air Quality
Did you know that some common house plants are very effective at improving ind00r air quality? YAY! Aesthetically pleasing and good for our health! The following plants are the top 10 most effective in...
View ArticleA New Reason (+ Ways) to Get Rid of Dust
Who actually enjoys dusting? I don’t. In fact, for being a self-proclaimed “neat-nick,” I will give myself every excuse in the book to not dust. But that’s a thing of the past now that I’ve learned...
View ArticleSo you’ve tried soy milk, but have you tried soy CANDLES?
According to the EPA, candles are a leading cause of indoor air pollution. Who would think that something so delicious smelling - and often pricey - would be so hazardous? And I’m not just talking...
View ArticlePlanning to paint a room in your home? Go all natural, non-VOC or low-VOC!
Whether you just moved into a new home, are creating a nursery for a new addition or are simply looking to shake things up, a new coat of paint helps to personalize and finish a room. You know that...
View ArticleWhat to give up for Lent? Toxins! 10 simple ways to start
Today marks the beginning of Lent. Regardless of your religion, this can be a time for anyone and everyone to reflect on their lives and make a change for the better… a time to hit the refresh button...
View ArticleScientists link certain chemicals to autism: What you can do
First, that facts: Autism is an extremely complicated disorder with no one known cause. However, recent studies have led scientists to “believe that genetic factors and brain changes triggered by...
View ArticleNonylphenols aka “Gender Benders.” Need I say more?
They are known as “gender-benders.” Enough said? I thought so. Like so many of the other harmful chemicals to avoid, nonylphenols are endocrine disruptors, meaning they impair the sex hormones and...
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