Air Pollution Affects the Stock Market…And Other Human Activities
According to a new study from researchers at the University of Ottawa and Columbia University, when outdoor air pollution levels rise in Manhattan, stock prices fall. The study tracked the S&P 500 index, the most widely cited New York Stock Exchange benchmark,...New Study Finds Air Pollution a Risk Even for Young Healthy Adults
In the past it was thought that children and elderly people were at greatest risk for heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure. But a new study suggests that even healthy people in their twenties are being harmed by particles found in air pollution. In the new...VOCs and Heavy Metals Found in Halloween Face Paints
The Breast Cancer Fund has a new report on toxic chemicals in make-up marketed to kids, including make-up used for Halloween. I know I’m a day late for this Halloween, but all this is good to know for next Halloween and any time of year that face painting comes to...Microfibers From Washing Synthetic Clothing Polluting World Waterways
Microfibers from the washing of synthetic clothing are part of the larger problem of microplastic pollution in natural waterways. Much thinner than a strand of hair, these tiny pieces of plastic are shed by every garment made with synthetic materials when they are...Verdant Kitchen
Farm fresh USA-grown certified organic ginger and turmeric, in capsules and in a wide variety of other delightful food products that celebrate the properties and flavors of these spices. “These spices have been at the intersection of gourmet and wellness for...Meliora Cleaning Products
Basic household cleaners made from coconut soap and natural minerals. They are so transparent about their ingredients they even give you the recipes so you can make them yourself if you want to. Unscented and scented. Visit...Date Me
Premium date paste made from organic dates, with no additives. Plus a lot of recipes for using date paste. This is very expensive. You can make date paste at home. Visit...GoodLight Natural Candles
Clean-burning palm oil candles, unscented and scented candles. Throughout the site, these candlemakers have a lot of information about toxic exposures to candles and their decision to make candles out of sustainable palm oil. They have an mission to replace toxic...Flipside Hats
Hats for women, men and children, handmade from repurposed pre-consumer waste natural fibers. “We source large rolls of abandoned fabrics from production and dye houses and re-love them into beautifully made hats…it makes us proud to be part of a growing...
