A new report reviews the health & safety records of recyclers, and shows that these companies have work to do on this front.
Tag: Health
How To Improve Your Indoor Air Quality [Infographic]
Got sniffles, congestion, or itchy skin? Poor indoor air quality may be the cause. Learn more about the sources of & fixes for indoor air pollution.
Clean Drinking Water Just One Benefit Of Better Toilets [Video]
If you ran across someone defecating in the street, you’d probably call the police (and get a response from them). In India, however, this is a very common practice in [ … ]
Much of Our “Medical Waste” Could Save Lives [Infographic]
Much of what hospitals dispose of as medical waste is still perfectly usable, and could save the lives of people in the developing world.
The Many, Many Health Benefits of Water [Infographic]
Sure, you need to stay hydrated to stay healthy. But what are the specific health benefits of water? This infographic answers that question in detail.
TAU Transformational Fund to Address Garment Factory Conditions in SE Asia
TAU Investment management is investing millions in Southeast Asian garment factory sustainability & safety after deadly disasters last years.
Avoid Mosquito Bites with these 10 All-Natural Insect Repellants
Mosquito bites don’t have to be a part of Summer; neither do chemical repellants. Try out some of these natural methods for repelling insects.mo
Toxins in Food: Some Real Threats, Some Not [Infographic]
We can’t completely avoid toxins in food, but we can learn which ones present genuine danger & which aren’t particularly threatening.
How to Eat Healthy in College… without Breaking the Bank [Infographic]
Like most college students, healthy eating wasn’t at the top of my list during my undergraduate days: I wanted tasty, filling, and cheap! And like many of my fellow students, [ … ]
Eating Vegetarian: Cheaper than Taking Pills [Infographic]
Various food choices – like eating vegetarian, or a low-carb diet – can help us avoid medications & other health care interventions.
Oil Pulling: All-Natural Healing Therapy or Another Health Craze?
Writer’s Note: Please consult your healthcare provider before attempting oil pulling therapy to ensure it’s safe for you. The other day a friend asked if I’d given the latest trend [ … ]
Poverty and Obesity: What’s the Connection? [Infographic]
We don’t do as much on issues of human health as much as some of our sister sites, but our concern with the environment certainly incorporates wellness… both individually and [ … ]
Veganism: A Fad? Or the Future of Food? [Infographic]
While we haven’t done as much on veganism lately as we once did when Justin was submitting posts regularly, we’re still mindful of the impacts of the traditional animal-based diet [ … ]