Archives for May 2011

NHS Doctors Prescribe Garden Therapy to Treat Depression

During times of distraught and depression, I always prescribe myself either a long hike with some steep inclines or garden therapy. There is something about tending to living plants, pulling weeds, and getting the garden in order that soothes the emotions and restores a sense of … [Read more...]

More Barbie Greenwashing: Sustainable Dream Home

Yes, I played with Barbies as a child, even though it is one of my favorite toys to bash on Eco Child's Play. Of course, having the dolls was not enough...we needed accessories! My sister had the [amazon_link id="B002P94UZK" target="_blank" container="" … [Read more...]

Islington to use Solar Panels to bring jobs and cut fuel bills

Islington to use Solar Panels to bring jobs and cut fuel bills. To help save tenants and leaseholders money, every council estate in Islington, London will install solar panels after the go-ahead was announced. The rooftops will see photovoltaic (PV) installed, on council … [Read more...]

FDA Chemists: BPA in 90% of Canned Food

I find canned food to be the worse option when it comes to quick meals. Not only are the vegetables usually mushy, the risk of BPA exposure keeps me away from most canned foods. Four years ago, I wrote a post about canned food and BPA during my early days of blogging. This … [Read more...]

Hank D and the Bee: Solar+Wind=____

Relevant info From Nobel Peace Laureates: "Renewable energy sources are one of the powerful keys to a peaceful future." From NOVA: A Clean Energy Future? From Sourcewatch: Health Effects of Coal From Greenpeace: Anti Coal Activism Follow the rest of the Hank D and the Bee … [Read more...]