Have you ever considered the environmental and health consequences of chewing bubble gum? The first marketed chewing gum was made with all natural ingredients. It was made from the chicle sap of the Central American sapodilla tree and mixed with sugar and flavorings. That all changed after World War 2. The formula for bubble gum switched to synthetic rubbers and the environmental and health problems of chewing gum began.((https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/question86.htm)) Did you know that ... continue reading...
Shoes Track Herbicides Where They Remain in Carpet for a Year
Your yard and garden may be chemical-free. You may clean with only non-toxic, natural cleaners. You may eat organic food. You may do all these things, yet there are herbicides and pesticides lurking in your home. How did they get there? There are many reasons why shoes should not be worn in the house. From transmitting diseases to showing respect, taking off your shoes at the front door is a time-honored tradition in many households and cultures. Now, there is even more reason to leave ... continue reading...
More Recess, More Focus: 15 Minutes per 45 of Instruction
Scandanavia's educational system is touted as the best in the world. Finish schools are sucessful for many reasons. No mandated standardized testing. Results are not published. Government officals in charge of schools are educators 30% of kids get special, individual help during the first nine years of schooling Less homework, more play No rankings or comparisons between schoools and students All schools have same national goals All schools get teachers from the same ... continue reading...
6 Mother’s Day Gifts with Intention and Impact
Mother's Day is May 13, 2018. As much as we love our mothers, it can sometimes be challenging to find an appropriate way of expressing this love through gift giving. In a culture of over-consuming and excess, gifts aren't always the best choice; however, there are options that will leave both the giver and receiver feeling good. There are many charitable organizations that provide fair trade gifts that support global impoverished communities or items that directly go to communities ... continue reading...
Consumers Sickened by Toxic Walmart Great Value Bottled Water
Bottled water is bad for the environment. Walmart, the world's largest retailer, has a history of selling toxic products and questionable business practices. Now consumers of Walmart's Great Value brand purified bottled drinking water are reporting bad smells, disgusting tastes, and even vomiting from the product. For at least ten years, Walmart has been selling toxic bottled water. The Environmental Working Group tested 228 brands of bottled water in 2008. Walmart's ... continue reading...
