Recycling Rules And How You Can Do Better
If you aren’t paying attention to how you recycle, there is a good chance that many of your items are destined straight for a landfill. The problem is that there is no system in place to correct people who are recycling irresponsibly. Someone could load up their blue bin with unrecyclable material and it will be taken away, leaving them to...
The Dangerous Side Effects Of Eating Too Much Sugar
Sugar is an everyday part of life. You mix it into your morning coffee, slurp it back in your morning glass of “healthy” orange juice and munch on it with your bowl of “healthy” cereal. And that’s just for breakfast! How sugar sneaks into your day Whether we’re aware of it or not, our bodies and brains are addicted to sugar....
The Horrifying Truth Behind Hair Extensions
Back in college, when we used to come home from a night out on the town, my roommate would unclip her hair extensions and toss them on the dresser. We used to joke about how creepy they looked sitting there — especially because it was real hair. For women in the Western world, hair extensions are a quick and easy...
The Great Barrier Reef Experiences Worst Die-Off Yet
Recent studies show that Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has experienced the worst die-off on record in 2016, the victim of warmer-than-usual water temperatures. When warm water temperatures persist for an extended period of time, it causes coral to release zooxanthellae, which are algae that live in its tissue. When this happens, it is referred to as “coral bleaching,” as...
4 Ways You Can Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Naturally
Finding out you have type 2 diabetes can be life altering, not to mention frightening. But it’s not a death sentence. Through a variety of approaches and lifestyle changes, you can reverse type 2 diabetes naturally. When your blood glucose levels rise above normal Diabetes is spreading at an alarming rate, with one in three Americans born after 2000 developing diabetes...
20 Awesome Holiday Gifts That Help The Planet (We Love #16)
With the holiday season upon us, companies everywhere are vying for a chunk of your hard-earned cash. The average American will spend close to $1,000 on gifts for the holidays this year. Instead of finding the trendiest items and helping just one recipient, why not help an entire village while you’re at it? This holiday season, bring out your inner...
Should We Save The Sharks?
New research has once again raised the question of whether we should be turning the other cheek to one of nature’s most terrifying predators — the shark. In November, researchers reviewed one of the strangest shark species and found that they are far more susceptible to environmental change than previously thought. Now environmentalists are concerned. Walking sharks The group of species...
They Quit Their Jobs And Trekked Off To Africa — Here’s What Happened
Ever dreamt of leaving it all behind, traveling the globe and maybe doing a little charity work along the way? While that may seem like a pipe dream for many, one adventurous couple decided to do just that. And here’s what happened. Getting there Some days it’s hard not to feel like you’re trapped in a life of monotonous routine. When...
20 Reasons To Drink Aloe Vera Juice
Everyone knows about the wondering healing benefits of aloe vera gel. It can soothe sunburn, relieve dryness and itching, heal cuts and abrasions, and even promote the healing of bedsores! With such a wide range of topical benefits, it should come as no surprise that aloe vera and aloe vera juice are fantastic for your insides as well. Drinking aloe vera...
Could Bugs Replace Beef And Fish?
Have you heard the latest buzz? It turns out eating bugs may be a more sustainable alternative to eating meat and fish. Now chefs, sustainability experts and foodies are all embracing entomophagy (or insect-eating) because of their nutritional profile and taste. So, how do you feel about eating bugs — will you be jumping on the “bug” wagon? Why are...
