A new report by the National Defense Resources Council shows that extremely harmful chemicals already exists in the flea and tick collars used on dogs and cats. Some collars that include Propoxur and Tetrachlorvinphos (TCVP) can pose serious effects as these chemicals can damage the brain and nervous system, disrupt hormones and cause cancer. In large doses they could be lethal.
What do you know about Bisphenol A? The companies who use it in their products hope you don’t know too much, because it is extremely harmful. The organic compound is building block of many important plastic and plastic additives that are used to make baby bottles and sippy cups.
If you’ve heard only one thing about the green movement, it was undoubtedly the benefits of Compact Fluroescent Lamps in comparison to their more popular brother, the incandescent bulb. And just for the completely uninitiated, the CFL uses 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs, and, as it lasts longer as well, it will save you about $30 over the course of its use.
With their iPods and iPhones, Apple, Inc. has become somewhat omnipresent in our society. Just try to watch an hour of prime time television and not hear “Hi, I’m a Mac.
What do you do with a computer that you no longer need? Most people buy a new computer when their old one has ceased working reliably, or when new technology necessitates the upgrade, and so their old piece of junk seems most likely destined for the landfill. The trend of placing old machines straight into the garbage is causing problems, however new recycling programs inst
In what must be horrible news for Big Agriculture, it turns out that Organic products are making a strong push to become more than mainstream. In 2008, the sale of organic products of any nature surged 17%, bringing in about $25 billion.
Emmy-award winning television anchor and certified nutritional consultant Janet Zappala, whose new cookbook is slated for a spring 2010 release will debut some of her recipes at a cooking demo on Friday, May 8 from 12-1 at La Cucina at the Market at Reading Terminal Market.
All homeowners share in their possession of a common collection of standard household products. The products under your sink, in your bathroom, used to wash clothes, stored in your closet, and sitting on your table make up the majority of these staple items. They have been in your home since move-in day and are restocked as needed.
For a lot of homeowners, the easiest way to increase your living space is by finishing the basement. It is also not as expensive as some other strategies for creating space. However, there are a lot more variables for a project that involves the basement due to air quality concerns, moisture buildup and the challenge of adding natural light.
When it comes to sustainability, not all renewable energy technologies are equal. A widely accepted 1987 report convened by the United Nations states that in order to be sustainable, a process must “meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
