• How safe are green cleaning products?
    How safe are green cleaning products?

    Author Greg Seaman

    The word ‘natural’ on a product label is not always a guarantee of safety.  A growing number of Americans are seeking so-called “green” cleaners — products made with natural, nontoxic, and biodegradable ingredients. Sales of natural cleaning products totaled $105 million in the last year.
  • Green Cleaning Around Baby
    Green Cleaning Around Baby

    Author Leslie Reichert

    When it comes to cleaning baby items we have to walk a fine line between trying to get rid of the germs and not using toxic chemicals that the baby could ingest. I suggest using some DIY recipes for cleaning. These are recipes you can make at home and will work safely on items that are near your baby. We also have to remember that babies LOVE to put their mouths on everything, so we should use very green cleaners on all their items.
  • A New Beginning-6 Simple Steps to Sustainability
    A New Beginning-6 Simple Steps to Sustainability

    Author Greg Seaman

    Creating change of any magnitude begins with small steps, and while these steps may seem insignificant, the rewards are immediate and tangible. Even the first spade in the ground of a new garden makes one feel proactive, in control, and hopeful. Making the simple decision to not use lawn chemicals is enlightening, as it begins the process of looking at the yard as part of an organic ecosystem which contributes to the well-being of our family, pets and local wildlife. 
  • 6 Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Pesticides
    6 Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Pesticides

    Author Greg Seaman

    While the use and prevalence of pesticides is increasing, the long-term health implications are still being studied. Here are 6 ways to limit your exposure to potentially harmful pesticides.