The debate over whether bathroom hand dryers or paper towels are more sustainable and hygienic has never been clearly won by either side.((https://www.sciencealert.com/the-great-bathroom-debate-paper-towel-or-hand-dryer))((https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/compost/wp/2012/12/14/the-paper-towel-hand-dryer-wars-are-over/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.0fd667fe354a)) Now a new concern has ... continue reading...
Study Finds Bathroom Hand Dryers Spread Fecal Matter
Environmental and Health Problems of Chewing Bubble Gum
Have you ever considered the environmental and health consequences of chewing bubble gum? The first marketed chewing gum was made with all natural ingredients. It was made from the chicle sap of the Central American sapodilla tree and mixed with sugar and flavorings. That all changed after World War 2. The formula for bubble gum switched to synthetic rubbers and the environmental and health ... continue reading...
Shoes Track Herbicides Where They Remain in Carpet for a Year
Your yard and garden may be chemical-free. You may clean with only non-toxic, natural cleaners. You may eat organic food. You may do all these things, yet there are herbicides and pesticides lurking in your home. How did they get there? There are many reasons why shoes should not be worn in the house. From transmitting diseases to showing respect, taking off your shoes at the front door is ... continue reading...
More Recess, More Focus: 15 Minutes per 45 of Instruction
Scandanavia's educational system is touted as the best in the world. Finish schools are sucessful for many reasons. No mandated standardized testing. Results are not published. Government officals in charge of schools are educators 30% of kids get special, individual help during the first nine years of schooling Less homework, more play No rankings or comparisons between schoools ... continue reading...
6 Mother’s Day Gifts with Intention and Impact
Mother's Day is May 13, 2018. As much as we love our mothers, it can sometimes be challenging to find an appropriate way of expressing this love through gift giving. In a culture of over-consuming and excess, gifts aren't always the best choice; however, there are options that will leave both the giver and receiver feeling good. There are many charitable organizations that provide ... continue reading...
Healthy Food & Vegetarian Recipes
The Absolute Best Gluten Free Vegan Scone Recipe
These scones are so yummy. You might want to make a double batch! ... continue reading...
Is Organic Food a Scam and Hoax? Debunking 5 Myths
Newsweek upset and shocked readers by declaring, "The campaign for organic food is a deceitful, expensive scam."((http://www.newsweek.com/campaign-organic-food-deceitful-expensive-scam-785493)) This opinion piece by Henry I. Miller was ... continue reading...
How to Teach Your Child to Self-Feed + Osho Silicone Placemat Review
When is Your Child Ready to Learn to Self-Feed? As soon as your baby can sit up on their own, they are ready to learn how to self-feed. Sitting in a high chair or the floor takes newly built strength and gross motor skills. In order to self-feed, ... continue reading...
5 Scientifically Proven Papaya Seed Benefits Plus Herbal Papaya Review
When you eat a papaya, the seeds are usually discarded. These seeds actually have amazing health benefits. When ground into powder, they offer a great alternative to black pepper. As someone with food sensitivities to black pepper and digestive ... continue reading...
