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Articles:
BottleMania - how water went on sale and why we bought it
Eat strategically - for a healthier baby and a healthier planet
Nalgene water bottle safety concerns - the problem with polycarbonates
Is eating locally the best choice? - building community through food choices
Family
values and food sustainability - learning by looking to the
past
Warming up to
solar ovens - a summer substitute for the kitchen range
Fruits,
veggies yielding fewer nutrients - bigger not always better
Healthy cookware - how to lessen potential risks ...more
articles
Vegetarian
Meals for Meatlovers
Vegetarian meals are healthier for people
and the planet, but it can be hard for meat-lovers to try vegetarian fare.
These recipes are chosen for those used to hearty, heavier meals.
Sustainable
Seafood
Some seafood choices are easier on the environment,
and help protect endangered species. You can help support sustainable
fisheries by the choices you make when buying seafood
Pesticides
and Produce
Pesticide and fungicide residues on some produce
can be a health hazard, especially to children and pregnant women. Here
is a list of which fruits and vegetables have high residue levels, and
how you can make them safer to eat.
Shade Grown Coffee
Enjoy a richer
cup of coffee grown in the traditional manner - shade grown. You'll also
be protecting migratory bird populations and rainforest habitat, while
encouraging organic farming.
Low-Meat Alternatives
Too much meat, especially beef, is hard
on our health and on the environment. Methane is one of the biggest sources
of greenhouse gas, and livestock production accounts for as much as half
of all the water consumed in the U.S. Here are ways to cut back on meat.
One-Pot
Cooking
Save time and energy
in the kitchen, and give your utility bill a break. You can reduce kitchen
energy usage while exploring new tastes in healthy cuisine.
Simplest
Homemade Beer
Spare the environment the cost of
manufacturing and recycling hundreds of cans and bottles. Treat yourself
to your own homemade beer at a fraction of the cost of commercial brands.
Kitchen
Energy Savers
The kitchen
uses more energy than any room in the house. Here are simple ways to lower
your monthly energy bill and help the environment.
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