The Great Pacific Garbage Patch had doubled in size since I became aware of it (which was not 1988, when it was first discovered). Now twice the size of Texas (although really not measurable), scientists are baffled on how to clean this up, if it is even possible. The detriment that it is having on marine [...]

Choosing an eco-friendly lifestyle is not just about the environment, but your personal health and well-being too.  Pollution is not just happening in our environment, but also in our home and bodies. Pick up some of your personal products or those of your children.  Find parabens? Methylparabens?  Propylparaben? Any others? Parabens are a class of chemicals used to preserve cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. They are [...]

There are about 82000 chemicals in use in the US with 700 new ones added each year.  Only 650 are monitored by the Toxic Release Institute (program through the US Environmental Protection Agency or EPA). Only 200 have been tested for toxicity and only FIVE have been banned throught the Toxic substances Control Act. ¹ Phthlates are just one of many known [...]