We learn in preschool that we have five senses. These five senses are how we experience the world, but they don't work independently. For example, the smell taste connection controls how we experience food. Yesterday, I was listening to a podcast with Danny Goldberg and Ben … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2015
Youth activism: Mexican kids save mangroves
Young activism can make a difference. 113 Mexican children just did! These young activists stopped a $900 million development that would have destroyed a 69-hectare mangrove forest in Cancún. Childhood, especially during the teen years, can be a difficult period of … [Read more...]
Reduce your household exposure to toxins
Detoxing has become quite a buzz word. Trends such as juice cleanses and colonic irrigation have gained popularity as people have become concerned with toxin accumulation in their bodies. The best and easiest way to detox, and the most scientifically proven, is to reduce your … [Read more...]
The 10 Best Eco-Friendly Toys of 2015
One of the best ways to green your holiday is to give eco-friendly toys. It's that time of year again. The search for the best eco-friendly toys for our little ones is on. Here is a summary of the 10 best eco-friendly toys for 2015. None of these toys are on this list because … [Read more...]
Green your Garage: Start with the Lube!
The usual path to living a greener life begins with food. Switching to organically grown and locally sourced food lessens one's carbon footprint, as well as protects one's family from harmful pesticides, herbicides, food additives, and food chemicals that can harm human and … [Read more...]