Our grandmothers, or great grandmothers depending on your age, used to make their own cleaning products out of simple, safe ingredients. The shift towards chemicals in cleaning products was partially due to the lack of animal fat during World Wars used to make soap. For example, it wasn't until the 1940s that phosphate compounds were added to create laundry detergents with synthetic surfactants. Unfortunately, this change from homemade natural cleaning products to synthetic detergents and ... continue reading...
Naturally Clean Appliances with PurTru All-Natural Cleaners
It may seem like there are a lot of natural cleaning products on the market currently, yet when it comes to the tough job of removing build up from appliances, there are few alternatives to chemical cleaners. The dishwasher, the laundry machine, the coffee maker, etc. can develop odors and residue that are tough to remove naturally. Limescale and calcium deposits can ruin machines. Musty odors can be pervasive. Even though you may use all-natural products to regularly clean your home and ... continue reading...
Vegan Creamy Cauliflower Tahini Bisque
This unique soup is so delicious and is even better the next day! It is perfect for a winter day or when cauliflower is abundant in the garden. It is the first time I have tried tahini in a soup recipe, and it works so well. It uses a ton of cauliflower with being overpowering. Yukon gold potatoes round out the base. As always, organic ingredients are best! This recipe is adapted from Yoga Journal. Begin by preparing the topping. Topping: 2 cups cauliflower cut into 1/2 inch florets1 ... continue reading...
Uniquely Scented, Soothing Hand Sanitizer with Integrity: New Vegan PlaneAire Hands with Aloe and Green Tea
We've reviewed a lot of hand sanitizers over the years but never during a pandemic when the stakes are so high. If you weren't a user of hand sanitizer before Covid-19, this product has become part of your regular life. Many stores here in California have employees stationed at the entrance checking for masks and requiring you to use the hand sanitizer they offer, thus I've tried many kinds over the last 11 months. Many leave behind residues, as they try not to be harsh on the skin, and/or ... continue reading...
It’s Time to Quit Plastics and How to do It
Microplastics have been found from the top of Mt. Everest to newly formed beaches in Hawaii. I am constantly picking up small pieces of plastic in backcountry wilderness areas, off-trail, and campsites. The prevalence of plastic in our environment is astounding, and one cannot leave out mentioning the great pacific garbage patch. There's even plastic in our poop! As an eco-conscious person, I often make consumer choices based upon single-use plastic. That being said, I often don't for ... continue reading...
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