Ah Christmas, a time to gather the family together, drink hot chocolate and decorate your beautiful tree. Many of my fondest holiday memories include helping dad staple-gun Christmas lights to the outside of our home.
Unfortunately, you might want to shy away from including children and the elderly in these activities in the future. CNN has uncovered a disappointing fact about Christmas lights, they contain a potentially lethal level of lead.
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Most of us like to wear neat clothing, use fresh towels and sleep in clean bedding, so no wonder laundry has become a weekly chore. However, spotless appearance can also take a big toll on the environment.
The use of water, electricity and toxic chemical products can leave a huge environmental footprint. These tips might help you to make choices that are …
Today’s consumer has a wide variety of personal care products to choose from. Soaps, shampoos, creams and lotions come in an extensive range of prices and all promise some sort of improvement to your appearance.
However the potential risks are often overlooked or dismissed. Choosing a safe product that is also eco-friendly is particularly difficult because there is no common regulation that would help a consumer …
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I had never heard of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) until my condo building starting discussing it as an option. Of course I knew that spraying poisons all over my home to kill bugs was a bad idea, especially with a dog. But I didn’t know someone had come up with a workable solution to controlling pests without toxic chemicals.
Friends of Rock Creek’s Environment recommends using IPM to manage insects because many …
Sphere: Related ContentThis week’s Ask an Eco-Expert is answered by Anca Novacovici, the founder and president of Eco-Coach. Eco-Coach is a DC-based sustainability consulting firm that provides professional services to businesses and homeowners ranging from energy audits to re-modeling advice. Visit the website at www.eco-coach.com.
Did you know?
Over 90% of all reported poisonings in America occur at home, with the leading reported cause being household cleaners.
Many chemicals in household cleaning products have been linked …
