Everything we choose to buy has a cost that goes beyond the price tag on the package: a health cost, an environmental cost, and a social cost. If the average consumer were to take the time to individually research and weigh all these factors, putting together a weekly grocery … [Read more...]
Depression Drug Illegally Marketed to Kids, Kickbacks Paid, FDA Approved Anyway
A five year probe of Forest Laboratories by the U.S. Justice Department into illegal marketing of Lexapro to children has an ironic twist to it: The FDA just approved the use of Lexapro for depression in children. "Federal health care programs have paid thousands of false and … [Read more...]
Ditch the Teflon, Say Hello To Safe Cooking
In her article, "The Essential Resource for Green Family Life: Healthy Child Healthy World", Jennifer Lance mentioned the Healthy Child Healthy World's advice on getting rid of Teflon in your kitchen. Teflon is the DuPont brand name for polytetrafluoroethtylene, or PTFE, a type … [Read more...]
PBS "Share the Earth" Earth Day Campaign
Most of us are already familiar with the fun and educational programming provided by PBS. Many of us grew up with Sesame Street and The Reading Rainbow right? Well, I am pleased as punch when I find my kids engrossed in PBS programming because I know they are likely learning … [Read more...]
Recycling as a Family
I have been wanting to be a better recycler for a long while now, I do recycle but know I can be much more effective. We are going to set ourselves up for success by having a plan and executing it tonight as a family. 1. We have taken a trip to our city center to see our local … [Read more...]
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