http://envirowoman.com Just another WordPress weblog Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:09:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Here's an article I wrote not too long ago. Interesting stuff: The human race has been better at creating chemicals than finding out if these chemicals are in fact harmful to people and the environment. Some chemicals, called endocrine distruptors, infiltrate the body and mimic or block hormones, disrupting normal functions. So how can ... http://envirowoman.com/?p=68 It was a holiday here in Canada yesterday - Canada Day - and as I sat around enjoying the weather, it made me think about how lucky I am to live in such a great country! So I went to the park to appreciate some green beauty. While I was ... http://envirowoman.com/?p=66 Did you know that even when cell phones and chargers are turned off they still use energy?? I just found out! I always leave my charger plugged into the outlet until the next time I charge my cell phone, but it's actually using energy. Same thing with microwaves - the ... http://envirowoman.com/?p=64 So, I went to get a take-out coffee at my favorite coffee shop this morning and wondered what people are doing these days with their plastic and paper cups, especially when they're on their way somewhere...? In this city, they used to have recycling bins every few blocks, but I've ... http://envirowoman.com/?p=62 There are natural alternatives to both nail polish and remover! Award-winning Canadian company SunCoat is one such brand using water as its base instead of solvent. http://www.suncoatproducts.com/  Similarly, their remover is all natural using a corn/soy base. Products can be found at locations across Canada or just order online. http://envirowoman.com/?p=58 I heard once that plants in your bedroom is bad because of the carbon dioxide they emit at night. But let's face it, unless you're in an air-tight box, the CO2 won't be causing you harm. And seriously, how much can one plant emit anyway?! I think the air filtration ... http://envirowoman.com/?p=55 Apparently we don't need to spray the dandelions to get rid of them! You can use an all-natural method on your lawn instead. The idea is not to kill anything, but to promote the growth of another plant to discourage the propegation of dandelions. Follow this link for more info: http://www.naturechallenge.org/dmg09/david_suzuki_foundation/q_my_friend_wants_to_get_rid_of_the_dandelions_on.html http://envirowoman.com/?p=49 Remember this year, when you're planting your gardens, flowers, grass, whatever, not to use pesticides! You can go to this link on the David Suzuki Foundation website to check out tips and stories about gardening pesticide free:  http://www.naturechallenge.org/dmg09/ http://envirowoman.com/?p=47 So, I decided some months ago to not only switch to a natural brand of laundry detergent, but also to one that is packaged in unbleached carton made from 100% recycled material. I'm sure there are lots of brands but this one happens to be Nature Clean. it's hypoallergenic, you ... http://envirowoman.com/?p=40 The more I become environmentally and socially aware, the more I see the things around me for what they are. Here's a link to a great documentary by CBC that you can watch online for free! take the time, it's worth it: http://www.cbc.ca/documentaries/doczone/2008/disappearingmale/ the documentary is about the chemical revolution, plastics, how ... http://envirowoman.com/?p=32