Lifestyle

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  Formaldehyde: A Helpful Q&A

  Found in particleboard, pressed wood, cigarettes, cosmetics and more, formaldehyde is a toxin that is all around, but difficult to properly dispose.

  By Jessica Bates

  July 30, 2010

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  Coal Tar: It’s Everywhere You Really Don’t Want it to Be

  A toxin commonly found in hair conditioner, dyes, soaps, deodorants and cosmetics is finding its way into more bodies due to improper disposal.

  By Elizah Leigh

  July 29, 2010

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  What Your Nose May Not Know: The Truth About Fragrance

  Never having been keen on fragrance may benefit your health.

  By Lauren Kelley

  July 28, 2010

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  Making a Green Life Together: Lisa and Ron Beres

  Ron and Lisa Beres wrote “Just Green It!” to steer consumers toward a greener, healthier lifestyle.

  By Megan Reilly

  July 28, 2010

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  Hydroquinone: Bad for Your Skin, Bad for the Landfill

  Hydroquinone, a skin-lightening agent on the Dirty Dozen toxin list, is a known eco-contaminate, so why are we still purchasing hydroquinone products?

  By Megan Reilly

  July 27, 2010

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  The Hidden Dangers of Fragrance

  Your favorite perfume or cologne is potentially dangerous to you and others around you.

  By Joey Papa

  July 26, 2010

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  Bugged by Bacteria? Antibacterials Actually Makes us Sick!

  Antibacterials have a bad side, but many natural items can be reused to combat nasty bugs.

  By Elizah Leigh

  July 23, 2010

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  What’s in Your Lipstick?

  Toxins hidden in your lipstick and other makeup products are carelessly being dumped in landfills.

  By Melissa Hincha-Ownby

  July 22, 2010

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  A Day at the Pool — Eco-Style

  Fun in the sun, the sustainable way.

  By Melissa Hincha-Ownby

  July 16, 2010

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  The Top Five Innate Eco-Friendly Traits of Felines

  A few furballs in the house is a good way to keep things nice and green.

  By Elizah Leigh

  July 14, 2010

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  Eco-Friendly Furniture for Fido

  Recycled plastics and hemp and other natural fibers are the materials eco-dogs are laying their heads on these days. Fido’s furniture is practical and reusable!

  By Melissa Hincha-Ownby

  July 12, 2010

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  Chew This, Not That: Safe and Sustainability-Minded Toys

  Your dog’s environmental impact can be lessened by simply making good choices on the products you purchase.

  By Megan Reilly

  July 12, 2010