Corporations, Products, and a Giant Greenwash

"The phenomena of socially and environmentally destructive corporations, attempting to preserve and expand their markets or power by posing as friends of the environment."- Definition of Greenwashing according to CorpWatch. Perhaps a more consumer friendly definition is the one … [Read more...]

Cutting Energy Use (and Costs) in the Real World

Today the POWER bill arrived. (Can you hear the spooky music in the background... maybe something like the Twilight Zone theme.) This was the largest power bill our household has EVER had. Hubs was screeching "Why?", "Oh, would someone just tell me WHY?". I'm not sure I know … [Read more...]

New Year's Resolution #2: Eat Chocolate Every Day

Finally, a resolution I can keep! Haven't you heard? Chocolate is good for you. Okay, maybe not all chocolate but enjoying a nibble of dark chocolate (at least 72% cocoa) has some great health benefits. Word on the street is that its all about the flavonoids. These little … [Read more...]

Moderation: The Key to Environmentalism and Just About Everything

I call myself a moderate. I firmly believe that you attract more bees with honey, so why would I take on the "My way or the highway" mentality? The only realm I don't take a moderate stance in is safety. For example, I'm always going to be a bit over the top careful and … [Read more...]

Shame on you Clorox: Bleach Doesn’t Belong in our Homes

According a Clorox commercial on TV today (during a baby show, meaning lots of Moms saw this ad) you should sanitize not only your child's toys but also their BOTTLES and SIPPY cups in a bleach and water solution. Are you freaking kidding me? Bleach is a huge cause of calls … [Read more...]