Water filters come in many forms, but they all rely on a limited number of technologies to remove the numerous contaminants typically found in water. Municipal water treatment systems employ several technologies to treat the water so that it’s fit for human consumption; however these disinfection methods come with a steep price tag on health…. Read More
Winter Wellness Roundup: Health is in the Palm of Your Hands
Gray skies, rain, and cooler temps can bring down our mood and take a toll on our health. We were one of three health advocates in Los Angeles, CA to share our tips for breathing right, keeping your body moving and fit and staying happy through the chillier months in the City of Angels with… Read More
Would You Live in a Shipping Container?
We had the pleasure of visiting the newly revamped and uber-trendy section of downtown Las Vegas, NV called Container Park. An extension of Freemont street, this was funded by former Zappos CEO, Tony Hsieh, as part of the Downtown Project; a community revitalization project to instill a sense of community and pride in what previously… Read More
The 13 Healthiest Restaurants in Southern California
As a self-professed vegan, I truly delight in fresh, organic food that’s infused with the most important ingredient…love! I’ve been known to cook some mean vegan crab cakes, create a bountiful salad, bake vegan cake or brownies and blend up the best hummus and mint chip shakes, but beyond that, I take after my mother… Read More
Get Jazzed to Clean with Green Sweepstakes!
ENTER TO WIN ! An Earth Friendly (Non-Toxic) Cleaning Kit for Your Home including: ECOS-Laundry Detergent Magnolia & Lily 50 oz, Furniture Polish 22 oz, Window Cleaner-Lavender 22 oz, Dishmate Pear-Hand Dishwashing Liquid 25 oz, Oxo-Brite 2 lbs, Hand Soap Lavender 17 oz, Creamy Cleanser 17 oz, Parsley Plus-All Surface Cleaner 22 oz, Wave… Read More
5 Non-Toxic And PVC-Free Shower Curtain Alternatives
Are you looking for Non-Toxic shower curtains or PVC-Free Shower Curtain Alternatives? Your shower curtain or, more specifically, your plastic liner, is likely toxic. Most are made from PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and off-gas dangerous volatile organic compounds (VOCs) like toluene and xylene (Read: PVC? OMG). No other plastic contains or releases as many dangerous chemicals… Read More
Healthy Makeover: Home Edition!
What do you get when you take three Building Biologists, an Eco-Vegan Gal, a (cute) studio apartment and a desire to be healthy? Oh, right – a healthy home makeover! Yep. And, that’s just what we did on a recent visit to Whitney’ Los Angeles digs. Now, don’t get us wrong, she already lives a… Read More
Organic Cotton: The Future of Textiles
Cotton. is. a. crop. In fact, it’s considered the world’s ‘dirtiest’ crop due to its heavy use of insecticides. 25% of the worlds’ insecticides and more than 10% of the pesticides (including herbicides, insecticides, and defoliants) are sprayed on cotton. Cotton covers only 2.5% of the world’s cultivated land, yet uses 16% of the world’s… Read More