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- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Oct 24, 2011
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Eco-friendly "wet cleaning" over standard dry cleaning
Most of the nation's dry cleaners still clean clothes using perchloroethylene, a hazardous air contaminant and a probable human carcinogen.
Most of the nation's dry cleaners still clean clothes using perchloroethylene, a hazardous air contaminant and a probable human carcinogen.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Oct 10, 2011
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Green cleaning: Alternatives to bleach and ammonia cleaners
Check out cleaning formulations that are safer for your health and the environment.
Check out cleaning formulations that are safer for your health and the environment.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Aug 17, 2011
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DIY Green: Non-toxic mosquito repellent plug-in
A "hacked" version of a mosquito repellent plug-in that utilizes an orange peel.
A "hacked" version of a mosquito repellent plug-in that utilizes an orange peel.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Aug 8, 2011
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The dangers of cyanide fishing
Harmful to marine environments as well as to those who ingest large amounts of these fish.
Harmful to marine environments as well as to those who ingest large amounts of these fish.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Jul 22, 2011
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The safety of carpets made from recycled PET plastic
No documented proof that PET carpet fibers are bad for you, so why risk it?
No documented proof that PET carpet fibers are bad for you, so why risk it?
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Jun 17, 2011
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Farm raised fish: Not necessarily free of mercury, PCBs or dioxin
Farm-raised fish can still absorb mercury, PCBs and dioxins.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, May 23, 2011
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Indoor plants that act as natural air filters
Breathe easier and add some flora to your decor.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, May 18, 2011
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Consuming fish: Healthy or harmful?
Due to the mercury that accumulates in them, the EDF recommends minimizing consumption of albacore tuna and to eat other kinds of tuna in moderation.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, May 18, 2011
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Safe, non-toxic spring cleaning with — food!
Clean your house the "green" way with food.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, May 13, 2011
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What the frack is going on? Fracking 101 (video)
After watching this catchy music video you may ask, "Who the frack approves this dangerous form of natural gas drilling?!"
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, May 11, 2011
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Is your cat litter making you (and your cat) sick?
And safe, greener alternatives for you and your feline pals.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, May 4, 2011
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'State of the Air 2011' report: Areas with the deadliest air pollution levels
Ozone and particle pollution are widespread, dangerous and contribute to many health problems and deaths.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, May 2, 2011
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Green clean: Whole Foods Market's new Eco-Scale rates cleaning products
These ratings were put in place by the natural grocery store chain to inform their customers on what's contained in the cleaning products they sell, allowing them to decide how "green" they'd like to clean.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Apr 11, 2011
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EarthTalk: Toxic ingredients in cleaning products
The government only requires companies to list "chemicals of known concern" on their labels. And the operative word is "known," because the government has no idea whether most of the chemicals used in everyday cleaning products are safe because it doesn't test them, and it doesn't require manufacturers to test them either.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Mar 21, 2011
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Scientists use banana peels as filters to remove heavy metal contaminants from water
Believe it or not, banana peels have been found to remove heavy metal contaminants from river water. Many various forms of metal find their way into our waterways, not only contaminating soils, but also posing health risks to humans.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Feb 25, 2011
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26 years since the Union Carbide disaster in Bhopal, India: Are chemical plants any safer today?
The December 1984 Union Carbide chemical spill in Bhopal, India killed 2,259 people immediately and caused lifelong health problems and premature death for tens of thousands more.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Feb 1, 2011
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Take the challenge: Go plastic-free in February!
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Jan 25, 2011
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RippleLife.org offers the world's first cigarette butt redemption and recycling program (video)
RippleLife is a grassroots project offering the first ever cigarette butt trade-in, Butt Redemption Value (BRV), to incentivize the collection of cigarette butts. Basically, you collect cigarette butts and they give you cash for them, just like you'd do with bottles, cans, and other recyclables.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Jan 3, 2011
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EarthTalk: Time to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) of 1976
The 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), enacted in 1976, is widely considered a failure. When enacted it enabled some 62,000 chemicals (many linked to hormonal, reproductive and immune problems, cancer and a plethora of environmental problems ) to escape testing. Another 22,000 untested chemicals -- found in everything from cleaning and personal care products to furniture, building materials, electronics, food and drink containers, even kids’ toys -- have come onto the market since.
- Blogs, Daily Loaf, Dec 15, 2010
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Are Gulf Coast residents consuming more oil spill-related toxins, and how safe is dispersant for consumption?
The NRDC has just released their independent study and found that Gulf Coast residents consume 3.6-12.1 times as much seafood as the national average.
