October 26, 2009

How to Have a Zero Waste Halloween Party

For many adults and children alike, Halloween is the best holiday of the year. With all the candy and costumes, it’s an immensely fun time. Enhance the fun by eliminating waste and any associated guilt by throwing a zero waste Halloween party. Here’s how: #1 Start with the invitations. Electronic invitations or evites are invitations […]

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October 24, 2009

Volatile Organic Compounds In Your Home

You may have heard about VOCs or Volatile Organic Compounds. They’re essentially dangerous gases which are emitted from a variety of solids and liquids. This article explores what VOCs can do to your health, where to find them, and how to avoid them. VOCs and Your Health According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), VOCs […]

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October 23, 2009

Dangerous Chemicals in Candies

If you can recall back to Halloween 2008, there was a big scare with candy coins. The candy was tainted with melamine, a carcinogen and a toxic substance when ingested. The media alerted parents around the world and the candy was recalled but not until after several children had become ill. Melamine is known to […]

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