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Eco Friendly Pest Control Companies on Long Island
Why Organic Pest Control?We all want to feel safe in our homes, but by adding pesticides into our living space we may be impacting our family’s health. Children are especially susceptible to risks from chemical exposure. A large body of evidence has linked certain pesticides with breast and other cancers, including Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Certain pesticides …
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Less Toxic Disinfecting in the Age of Corona
In the midst of the current virus outbreak, many of us are seeking ways to disinfect. Be aware that some products that kill viruses in the short term, also contain chemicals that can leave residues on surfaces that may impact our bodies in the longer term. For example, Lysol Disinfecting Wipes get grade of “D” …
Fair Trade and What It Means to You
I had the fortune to be able to attend the 15th International fair Trade Summit in Lima, Peru this past month, along with members of the NYC Fair Trade Coalition, and gained a deeper understanding of the importance of fair trade certified products. Products that are produced with a Fair Trade certification mean that care is …
Green Strategies for Pet Care
Throughout human history, we have shared our lives with animals we call “pets.” For practical reasons such as herding or for recreational joy and companionship, pets have been integral in our lives and are now often considered family members. To care for their well-being, we can support products and lifestyles that protect and respect …
“Unveiling Fashion”: Addressing the Hidden Problems of Waste, Environmental Sustainability, and Labor Issues One Garment at a Time
George Washington University, Washington DC, Sept. 29, 2018 Even after years of hearing and writing about sustainability issues in the clothing industry, I still shudder at the enormity of the problems. But, I also feel inspired by the innovative thinkers who are helping to solve them, some of whom were at the Unveiling Fashion …
Eco-destination Malta: 3 places to help you live a green lifestyle, Maltese-Style
During my recent visit to Malta I got to visit three places that are helping the Maltese to live a greener lifestyle. 1) Permaculture Research Foundation Malta, run by Peppi Gauci, maintains the Bahrija Oasis. After passing via a small path through a stand of bamboo, one enters a beautiful area transformed from …
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Reimagining New Year’s Resolutions
by Marisol Maddox The beginning of a new year in our Gregorian calendar is culturally a time of renewal and fresh starts. We often focus on trying to improve ourselves as individuals, but maybe it’s time to re-envision what it is we are striving to achieve. I posit that we have been underestimating our capabilities, …
The 2016 Eco-Friendly Holiday Shopping Guide
Dear Friends, We hope you will check out our eco-conscious guide to holiday shopping! It features items for every budget, as well as some non-physical items that make great gifts. We wish you all a very joyful holiday season. Love, The Green Inside & Out team
GreenFestival NYC 2016
This year’s Earth Day Greenfestival at the Javits Center was informative and inspiring as it always is. It is an annual expo of green product innovators, natural body care products, green gadgets, healthy food, eco-clothing, and sustainability organizations. It was co-sponsored by Green America and the film Cowspiracy, which is an exposé of how the …
Earth-friendly Fashion: a Movement, and a Mission
When I walk into my local mall looking for a last-minute eco-friendly gift for a friend’s birthday, a wave of dread washes over me. I wish I could find natural hemp leggings or cute pair of fair-trade sandals—but instead I find an overwhelming selection of human rights and environmental horrors. In one store there …
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