When shopping for back-to-school products (or anything else, for that matter). Stay away from vinyl (PVC) in your products. This #3 plastic (PVC) is called the "poison plastic" by the Center for Health, Justice and the Environment.
In addition to negative environmental effects, plasticisers used in PVC can leach out into the air over time. One of them--DHEP--is a suspected carcinogen.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Clean Water
The ELCA website has some great resources for "Our Faith In Action". Here is a link for information about the issue of clean water and how you can be an advocate for clean water. Clean Water for Our Communities - click here
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
living in the dark???
Here are 5 ways to save money and the environment this summer: close the shades, upgrade to an energy star air conditioner or rely on passive cooling, shade your air conditioner, line dry your laundry and get an energy audit.
Sandwich bag alternatives
For those picnics at the beach or your lunch at school or work, there is an alternative to ziploc sandwich bags. Try Fresh Pak's velcro closure, insulated sandwich bags made from 50% recylced material. http://www.blueavocado.com/products/fresh_pak-48-6.html
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