Are You Breathing Toxic Air?
When you breathe deeply in Los Angeles, you may think you’re breathing in a lungful of fresh air, but new research suggests that you may be getting more than you bargained for. According to the American Lung Association’s 2016 State of the Air Report, Los Angeles ranks among the worst offenders for air pollution in the United States. The report,...
7 Dogs Who Changed The World
The Milk Bone Foundation, in conjunction with the nonprofit Canine Assistants, an organization providing service dogs for people with disabilities, honors canines that have made a significant difference in the lives of their people or community. Wrangler Wrangler, a basset hound from Albion, Pennsylvania, saved his owners’ lives when their house caught on fire. The dog — who had strict orders...
Did Chipotle Lie About Being GMO-Free?
Chipotle Mexican Grill made headlines last April when the restaurant chain announced the beginning of an anti-GMO campaign. The campaign, labeled “G-M-Over It,” heralded in a new age for Chipotle in which genetically modified ingredients were not a part. A new class action lawsuit, however, claims that the Denver-based Mexican food chain may have been “purposefully misrepresenting” that its...
Unschooling: My Roadmap To Homeschooling
The year was 2004, I had been teaching in the public school system for several years, telling myself that I wanted to gain some experience before pursuing my master's degree in education. That didn't happen. I decided that a master's in education was not right for me and conventional school was not right for my kids. The stale boxiness...
4 Reasons You Should Go Camping At Least Once
If you’ve never had the joy of going on a camping trip, it’s high time you got yourself out of the city and into the great outdoors. Camping is a completely unique experience that is a must-do for everyone — even if you’re a city slicker and could never imagine yourself sleeping on the ground and cooking over a...
7 Ways You And Your Family Can Give Back To The Community
Many of us reach a point in our lives where we realize it’s time to give back to the communities and places that have nurtured us over the years. Not only would volunteering your time be deeply rewarding, if you involve your family, it can also help to show your kids compassion and selflessness, and how to lead by...
11 Ways To Memorialize Your Pet
Your heart is broken. Your beloved pet has died, and the grief overwhelms you. It takes time, but eventually you only recall all the happiness your friend gave you, although memories remain bittersweet. Creating a memorial to your pet is one way to cope with grief while leaving a lasting tribute. Create an obituary Writing an obituary for your pet or...
These Top Athletes Consume A Vegan Diet
Donovan Will ran the Ironman 70.3 kilometer event in January, fueled by a vegan diet. His accomplishments, like those of other vegan athletes, prove that it is possible to go vegan and still compete at the top of the game. A native of Cape Town, South Africa, Will told Ecorazzi that he believes eating animal-based products cause disease and animal...
13 Insanely Smart Ways You Can Avoid The Fat Trap
In the United States, and in many places around the world, obesity rates are on the rise. It's become increasingly evident in recent years that a lifestyle of convenience foods and sedentary behavior, often adopted in the US, is largely to blame. Everywhere you look, it seems there is a McDonald’s or other fast-food joint conveniently waiting to serve...
Top 5 EcoToursim Destinations To Relight The Romance Flame
You’ve reached a stalemate in your relationship with your partner or spouse, and it’s time to rekindle the passion that you had for each other at the beginning. A lot of couples turn to romantic retreats or getaways for the purpose of rebuilding their love for each other in a setting of beauty and comfort. These romance utopias help...
