Diane MacEachern
Outside, the temperatures are dropping. Inside, what do you do? Turn up the heat -- or stock up on cozy blankets and bedding, especially if they're made from natural fibers like organic cotton, wool, and hemp?
Buying energy-efficient home energy systems, appliances, and cars can save you loads of money by reducing your energy consumption. But the upfront cost of investing in efficient technologies c
Dictionary.com defines natural as "not artificial" or "having undergone little or no processing and containing no chemical additives." When I think of &q
If you're looking for delicious natural, organic food, consider signing up for a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. CSAs are a great way to enjoy fresh, seasonal produce all summer long while supporting your local farmers.
Investigative journalist Nena Baker is the author of The Body Toxic: How the Hazardous Chemistry of Everyday Things Threatens Our Health and Well-being (North Point Press/Farrar, Straus and Giroux). I first met Nena when we both spoke at the Women, Health & Environment Conference sponsored by the Heinz Endowment in 2008.
Recycling computers is an environmental essential. Most computer components -- including the monitor, keyboard, and hard drive -- contain heavy metals, like lead and cadmium, which can contaminate drinking water and wreak havoc on human health.Even if they didn't threaten our well-being, trashed computers and other electronics are the fastest growing sector of the waste steam.
