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
Green Living
ABC’s The Bachelorette, Trista Sutter: Her New Book + A Gratitude Chat with Lisa Beres
When you meet the effervescent Trista Sutter from ABC’s The Bachelorette, you may initially feel a bit green with envy of her inner and outer beauty, completely adorable family and positive personality. But, you’ll soon realize, that this mom of two doesn’t take her blessings for granted. In fact, she’s written a new book, Happily… Read More
Do You Know What’s Lurking in Your Child’s Classroom?
Do you know what chemicals are lurking in your child’s classroom or daycare environment? Hold on to your number two pencils because you’ll be shocked to discover that 25% of the chemicals in school cleaning products have been linked to cancer, asthma, and other health issues! According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), over 50% of… Read More
PVC: THE POISON PLASTIC! Get Safer Supplies & Back to School Guides
We’ve discussed polyvinyl chloride (PVC) here before (PVC? OMG) and the inherent health dangers associated with exposure to it. PVC, also referred to as vinyl, is found everywhere today. Look at any child’s playroom or open their school backpack and you’ll find a plastic explosion of products designed to educate and entertain children…but, at what… Read More
A Fresh Take: From Farm to Table
By Chef Mark Cleveland of Avanti Cafe Do you CSA? If you haven’t been asked that question yet, you soon will; especially if you’re moving in the direction of a clean and green lifestyle. Let’s start from the very beginning. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture and it’s a win-win situation for both local farmers… Read More
Climate Change: Fact or Fiction?
Although 72% of media outlets report on global warming with a skeptical air, the overwhelming majority of scientists believe that the extreme weather of the last decade is at least partially caused by global warming. Despite some naysayers with alternative theories about why global temperatures are rising – including the idea that the earth goes… Read More
Discovery’s Planet Green TV: Green Home Makeover with Ron & Lisa!
Ron and Lisa Beres, The Healthy Home Dream Team®, appear on Discovery’s television show on Planet Green™, Greenovate. Watch as we transform the home of a local Southern California family of ten into a healthy haven. Each of the eight children received a green bedroom makeover to turn their eco-dreams into a reality (yeah, yeah… Read More
Unplug & Recharge with the Power of Nature
Ron and I have the pleasure of knowing many inspiring and like-minded colleagues. These are people that possess a shared passion for helping others improve the quality of their life, while simultaneously respecting our planet and all of the creatures that inhabit it. One such person is our guest blogger and fellow Building Biologist®, Oram… Read More