As temperatures rise and mosquitoes hatch in swarms, the danger of toxic chemicals loom in common household repellents. Chemically produced mosquito repellents pose a threat to user’s health
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Showing posts with label we change. Show all posts
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21 September 2017
How to improve gut health naturally
3:20 PM
gut health, we change
Supporting healthy gut microbiome is important for overall body health and digestion. Many studies have found links between gut microbiota imbalances and numerous health illnesses including depression, anxiety, obesity, fatigue,
23 May 2017
Zero waste toxin free washing
4:49 PM
consumer power, eco friendly, eco home, environment, green cleaning, non-toxic, soap nuts, soapberries, washing, we change, zero waste
The laundry is one area in the home that can contain many chemical produced cleaning products. From washing powder to stain remover, most commercial cleaning products used to
24 April 2017
Plastic free living
3:10 PM
consumer power, environment, plastic waste, save waste, we change, we save
Each year, over 300 million tons of plastic is manufactured worldwide. It is estimated by 2050 there will be more plastic than fish floating in the ocean with
12 April 2017
The environmental impact of plastic straws
12:53 PM
environment, Environmental Impact, plastic pollution, plastic waste, waste, we change, we save
Straws are a damaging global environmental hazard increasing by millions daily, polluting the environment and waterways and injuring wildlife. Over 500 million straws are used daily worldwide for
22 March 2017
Cutting chemicals out of cosmetics
10:07 AM
beauty, chemicals, Dig Deeper, DIY skincare, natural beauty, we change
The inexplicable rise of certain health conditions along with research conducted on the health impacts of chemicals raises concerns about the safety of ingredients in chemical produced personal
13 March 2017
Top environmental documentaries to watch
Under the Dome (2013) Theme: Air Pollution About: This documentary which uncovers the state of China’s air pollution and its long-term effects became a viral sensation when released
06 March 2017
Battling Australia’s bottled water crisis
2:44 PM
Environmental Impact, we change
Bottled water provides no benefit, it only enables a narrow-minded vision for the future of our society and environment. Now is the time to boycott this bad habit
02 March 2017
What toxic chemicals are in your toothpaste?
12:43 PM
Dig Deeper, we change
Toothpaste developed by multinational corporations is commonly formulated using a combination of toxic ingredients recognised, to a certain degree, for their health risks. Ingredients such a Triclosan, Sodium
17 February 2017
The true environmental costs of disposable coffee cups
9:40 AM
Environmental Impact, reusables, we change
Society’s increasing addiction to coffee has become a major cause for concern for environmental groups and conscious consumers worldwide. With Australians using over 1 billion disposable coffee cups
10 February 2017
What is in your sunscreen?
8:46 AM
Dig Deeper, natural sunscreen, non-toxic, sun protection, sunscreen, we change
Choosing a sunscreen can be hard. There are numerous options on the market that offer various levels of protection and contain countless ingredients both of which can be
09 February 2017
19 January 2017
Why is BPA the only concern?
3:24 PM
Dig Deeper, eco toys, PVC, we change
The humble rubber duck made from Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) receives less recognition as a harmful product but places equal health concerns to Bisphenol A (BPA). The term ‘BPA-free’
08 October 2014
Alexx Stuart 30 day low tox life e course
3:58 PM
consumer power, eco home, we change, we eat
So peaceful and clean. Image source: http://bestpaperz.com/ct/8903757-stone-mountain.html Lighten your toxin load to end the year on a healthy high with Alexx Stuart's 30 days to a low tox
05 September 2014
About Vinegar, Imitation Vinegar, Acetic Acid, and E260.
10:29 AM
consumer power, we change
Beauty and the Bees Tasmania Following our last blog post questioning whether all vinegar was 'eco' and may have been made from petrochemicals, Australian Vinegar CEO, Ian Henderson
29 August 2014
How does vinegar kill germs? And is vinegar eco friendly?
8:59 AM
consumer power, eco consumer watch, eco home, we change
Australian Vinegar makes distilled traditional vinegar in South East Queensland. Answering a quick question is not so simple in some matters eco-friendly! Because we are often suggesting vinegar
31 March 2014
Are you "eco-effective"? Inspired by No Impact Man.
7:29 PM
consumer power, we change
How much of our consumption of the planet's resources actually makes us happier and how much just keeps us chained up as wage slaves? This week in Brisbane
07 May 2013
Ta‘Kaiya Blaney - children are our future
11:13 AM
eco champions, Lighthouses, we change
Image from http://bcrainforest.com/saying-no-to-oil-sands-mining/ Young Candian, Ta‘Kaiya Blaney is a Sliammon First Nations singer, songwriter and environmental activist. Now about 12, she has campaigned more for environmental protection in
09 March 2013
Organic coconut oil
7:27 PM
coconut oil, consumer power, native and organic food, raw food, we change, we eat
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Where can you buy certified organic coconut oil? You can buy coconut oil online and in store at Biome Brisbane. We are impressed by the Niugini Organics
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