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An excerpt from ‘No Happy Cows’

For years, the U.S. egg industry has been telling us that there is no connection between salmonella outbreaks and the practice of...

How to make food coloring from actual foods

The ways we celebrate Easter today combine many ancient traditions focusing on rebirth and renewal, both of which have been...

Is there a link between artificial food dyes and hyperactivity in children?

A Q&A with EarthTalk; reprinted with permission Dear EarthTalk: Ever since the red dye #2 scare in the...

From lowering cholesterol to preventing bone loss, beer may be as good for the body as it is for the spirit

I live in a pro-beer household. It’s not really a choice. As a member of an extremely enthusiastic Irish family, my fiancé was...

Tips for an eco-friendy Fluffy or Fido

Our homes (and lives) just wouldn’t be the same without our fine, furry friends. With all the love and attention we shower on our...

Tips on choosing a toxin-free, eco-friendly floral arrangement for Valentine’s Day ... or any day

Looking for flowers to send your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day? Hold it! Before you dial up 1-800-flowers, be sure to read the...

How to help someone you love deal with the deeper issues behind their clutter

If you live with someone who hoards or who has a problem with keeping clutter under control, it’s important to bear in mind that...

Take the quiz, and find out whether your clutter is causing conflict

Do You Have Hoarding Tendencies?The following are tendencies that are very common in those who struggle with hoarding, and to a...

From LED lights to climate-friendly cards

Don't wait until New Years to to make an eco-friendly resolution! The holiday season offers a multitude of opportunities to go...

‘Tis the season for living rooms around the country to be covered in a sea of crumpled paper and tossed-aside bows. Yup, wrapping...