Conserve Water by Conserving Electricity
Saving water directly is an important way to conserve, but did you know that electricity uses billions of gallons of water every year The post Conserve Water by Conserving Electricity appeared first on...
View ArticleAtlanta Drought Update: Extreme Drought Conditions and What We Can Do
Atlanta isn't the only area in the U.S. facing extreme drought conditions. Many states in the Southeast and Southwest are having the very same problem. But what can we, as individuals, do to reduce our...
View ArticleDrought Solutions: Rainwater Harvesting in Africa
In the horn of Africa, drought has been a way of life for decades. Lack of water makes it nearly impossible to grow food in many areas, and children in the area suffer from malnutrition. In this video,...
View ArticleWill the Texas Drought put the Kibbosh on Fracking?
We've talked here before about how hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," threatens clean drinking water, but fracking also requires quite a bit of water to execute. In drought-stricken Texas, local...
View ArticleThe Groundwater Problem at the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes isn't the only area in the U.S. facing water shortages. In fact, lately it seems like there are more areas dealing with shortage or drought than not. We all need to change our habits to...
View ArticleAre We Running Out of Water?
As our world's population surpasses 7 billion, we are beginning to use fresh water faster than our rate of population growth The post Are We Running Out of Water? appeared first on Blue Living Ideas.
View ArticleArtists for Sea Shepherd
We talk a lot about water conservation and keeping our waterways healthy and clean around here, but I don't think we focus as much on the why's. Of course, we need clean drinking water to live and we...
View ArticleThe Hazards of Bottled Water and What You Can Do
If you're a regular reader here, you know that we are not fans of bottled water. This infographic sums up several the major issues with bottled water, and we've got some tips to help you kick the...
View ArticleWhat is Source Water, and How Can We Keep it Clean?
We know that we need clean, safe drinking water in order to survive, but where does our water come from, and how can we kep it clean? This video from Ecojustice Canada explains what "source water" is...
View ArticleSpotted: Pollution on a Malaysian Beach
When plastic and toxic chemicals make their way into the water, they don't stay put. All the more reason to do what we can to stop water pollution now! The post Spotted: Pollution on a Malaysian Beach...
View ArticleEat Your Calcium for Heart Health
A new study found that calcium supplements may actually damage our hearts, while dietary calcium protects heart health. Here's how and why to eat your calcium for heart health. More
View ArticleSoy Protein May Help Prevent Osteoporosis
Preliminary research on soy and bone health suggests that kids who eat soy protein may be less likely to develop osteoporosis as adults. The
View ArticleHow Soda Industry Sponsorships Hurt our Health
Soda industry sponsorships seem to be everywhere, and that’s no accident. Coke and Pepsi spend big money to keep health groups from taking a hard line against their products. A Boston University
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12 Food Gifts to Make Right Now
Start these food gifts now, so they’ll be ready in time for holiday giving! It’s no secret that I love making food gifts.
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Healthy Toddler Breakfast Box Helps Me Sleep
For most of the parents I know, sleep is a luxury. Kids get up early. If your kid is the unicorn that sleeps until 10am, this healthy toddler breakfast box trick is not for you.
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What if your kitchen composter did the composting for you?
We know that collecting food scraps in a kitchen composter is a good idea, but what happens after you’ve gathered all of that food waste? Calling a kitchen countertop compost collector a “kitchen...
View ArticleIs a carrageenan ban on the horizon?
Late last week, the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) voted overwhelmingly to ban carrageenan from certified organic foods. The new rule would take effect in November 2018. More
View ArticleLearn How to Talk about Factory Farming at this Training Session
An upcoming training session will show you how to talk about factory farming. Talking about our food system can be hard, especially if you feel put on the spot, and the
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How to Plan a Bake Sale Fundraiser
Want to raise some money for an organization that you love? Here’s how to plan a bake sale fundraiser, so your event will be a success!
View ArticleConAgra Fined $11.2 Million for Shipping Contaminated Peanut Butter
The massive, 10-year-old Salmonella outbreak from contaminated peanut butter sickened more than 700 people. A Georgia judge fined ConAgra $8 million and confiscated an additional $3.2 million in...
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