May 2012
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So many great natural tips and tricks for acne and... →
Check it out :) Just click the link
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Happy World Turtle Day! :D
Richard Stockton College and The Wetlands Institute work together to rescue Diamondback terrapin eggs from female terrapins hit by cars along busy shore town roadways. The eggs are incubated, and when they hatch in July, they are raised and given a head start by John Rokita who oversees Stockton’s Animal Care Facility. The terrapins are released into the wild the summer following their...
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75% of Cigarette Butts End Up In Our Water Runoff...
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Myths About Water Pollution
If I don’t Swallow the water I can’t get sick
FACT: While the primary route of exposure is through swallowing polluted water, eating without showering/washing your hands can cause pathogens to be swallowed. Cuts can become infected if not kept clean and dry. Exposure to polluted water can cause eye and sinus infections.
If the water isn’t brown then it must be safe
FACT:...
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1.3 Trillion
The EPA estimated number of gallons of raw sewage that are dumped into our water by Combined Sewer Overflows every year.
Hands Across the Sand :) Coming to Your Beach... →
midstoftheoceanminded:
Hands Across the Sand has been a global success with thousands of events in all 50 states and over 40 countries worldwide, from New Zealand to Hawaii. Joining hands is a powerful way to say NO to offshore drilling and YES to clean energy!
Click the link to learn more :)
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Beauty Benefits of Soy C:
Moisturizing Skin
Many skin cleansers and lotions contain soy for its moisturizing properties. Soy contains vitamin E, which is useful when applied topically as a moisturizer. The website FashioniHub.com notes that consuming the phytoestrogens in soy may help the body produce more estrogen, which can minimize wrinkles and fine lines.
Stronger Nails
Consuming soy may help make your nails stronger...
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Like 100% all natural, organic soy candles and... →
Wicked Flame creates premium scented soy candles and all natural handmade bath & body cosmetics made from some of the best stuff on earth. We make our candles and cosmetics fresh daily.
Each Wicked Flame candle is custom and hand poured just for you. We use 100% pure soybean wax (certified natural and kosher) to bring you a luxurious and nicely scented candle. Illuminate your home with one...
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Skip the bottled water!
Use a water filter to purify tap water instead of buying bottled water. Not only is bottled water expensive, but it generates large amounts of container waste.
Bring a reusable water bottle, preferably aluminum rather than plastic, with you when traveling or at work :)
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If you eat meat, add one meatless meal a week....
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Indoor Plants as Air Filters :)
Indoor plants not only look great, they can also help clear your house of common environmental pollutants.
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Recycling one glass jar saves enough energy to...
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Blue Water Task Force @ Surfrider →
The Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) is the Surfrider Foundation’s water quality monitoring, education and advocacy program. It is utilized by our Chapters and members to alert citizens and officials in their communities about water quality problems etc.
Click the link to learn more! :)
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Create Your Own Natural Air Freshener :)
Why Traditional Air Fresheners Stink?
Toxic air fresheners rarely do the job they’re supposed to do. Instead of breaking down or neutralizing odors, they simply mask them. Worse still, many air fresheners contain nerve-deadening chemicals that coat your nasal passages and temporarily block your sense of smell. (See References 2) Exposure to these chemicals can cause headaches and nausea...
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Did you know?
The water required to create your laptop could wash nearly 70 loads of laundry in a standard machine.
