Life is full of dilemmas where you struggle to do the right thing. I am sure all of you have been in this situation where if you do one thing or the other, there is a consequence to your choice. Kind of like a no-win situation.

Here is mine at the moment. My son is being bar mitzvahed in a couple of weeks. I am trying to green this event as much as possible. In doing so, I had to look at my carbon footprint. My first hurdle was the invitations. I considered the amount of paper that would  be used to create a one of a kind invitation that would end up in the trash. Then there were the response,… (Read the rest of this article at the following article source link for the full story)

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For the last month, one of my Swiss Chard plants looked like it was on steroids. It is almost three feet high and has a plume coming out its center like it is off to see the horse races. The rest of the chard looks big, but obviously not as ostentatious as the middle chard.

I think the Sorrel next to the plant is secretly supplying steroids to the Swiss Chard. It is a pretty bitter plant so it might be jealous of the beautiful Swiss Chard with its magnificent leaves and its happy go lucky demeanor that can withstand cold and hot weather. How else can I explain what is going on?

Did the rabbits who I constantly… (Read the rest of this article at the following article source link for the full story)

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Just like the lyrics of John Mayer’s song, “Waiting on the World to Change” I too am still waiting. In response to the possibility of increased heat temperatures and destruction of our planet, it seems that people and businesses are changing their thinking and way of life to prevent such a catastrophic occurrence for our future generations. But I question have we as a society really changed our behavior?

“With the world and those who lead it
We just feel like we don’t have the… (Read the rest of this article at the following article source link for the full story)

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As the lazy days of August start, I am reminded that I have to get my children ready for school. This include shopping for clothes, school supplies, and doctor appointments.

Last year, I wanted to buy eco-friendly binders for them. I looked into both the recycled vinyl coated and cardboard binders. The vinyl coated ones were too expensive especially when you have to buy multiple notebooks for many children. The cardboard notebooks were only available via the Internet, so I was not able to see how sturdy they were. Plus, I had to pay shipping for a… (Read the rest of this article at the following article source link for the full story)

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The other day while washing my hands in a public restroom, I could not help but notice a young girl putting on make-up and spraying her hair with some sort of hair spray. As she primped and checked herself and sprayed a little more hair spray, I wanted to reach over and stop her.  How could I explain that she was exposing herself to chemicals such as formaldehyde, heavy metals such as chromium and neodymium, toluene, phthlates, and acetone?  Like most teenagers, she probably would have rolled her eyes and thought I was a crazy woman.

The beauty industry promises us youthfulness and glamor but the ugly side is those same products are depriving you of your health.  Stacy Malkan’s book, Not… (Read the rest of this article at the following article source link for the full story)

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Doesn’t this make you hungry? 

Every summer I grow something a little different than the previous year. My first year, I only grew tomatoes. Figuring I mastered tomatoes, even with an ugly hornworm trying to eat my tomatoes for dinner, I was ready to move on to the intermediate leagues and decide to grow go green peppers, peas, green beans, basil, and the list goes on. Yeah, I know, I bit off more than I could chew last year (literally.) But, I made it through the season with just a few ugly slugs, a bunch of beetles, and blue… (Read the rest of this article at the following article source link for the full story)

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I can’t think of a more boring and tedious housework job as ironing. How many of you don’t know how to iron or just avoid it in favor of the nearest dry cleaner? Okay, so why the article? Life is too short, just go to the dry cleaner, right? I have never been fond of the chemicals used by dry cleaners and have resorted to washing and ironing my own clothes.

When I grew up everyone learned to iron. Either you were taught by your mother or you learned in Home Economics. (Remember making french toast for the first time in Home Ec?) Am I dating myself?

When I went to law school, I marveled at how all of my new law school friend’s shirts looks so cover girl… (Read the rest of this article at the following article source link for the full story)

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 As of December 31, 2008, you will not longer be  able to purchase chlorofluorocarbons propelled albuterol inhalers as  a result of the Clean Air Act and the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.   This type of product is used to treat people who suffer from bronchospams (wheezing) from asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

“Although chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in medicines are safe for patients to inhale, they are harmful to the environment. CFCs reduce the amount of ozone in the ozone layer that surrounds the earth and protects the earth against the sun’s… (Read the rest of this article at the following article source link for the full story)

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The planet was once protected with ancient forests; it has been a shelter to almost 50% of all the animals and plants confined in lands. Also, the worldwide population depends on them for survival. The most diverse ecological units exist in these forests, and they serve essential help to our planet especially in matters regulating the climate.

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Ecological matters affect all life in this planet, from the negligible parasites to the human race. Slight interruption in the Earth’s fragile balance can mean particular damage of the very place that embraces the lives of many species.

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