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Green Chemistry – Science for a Less Polluted Lifestyle

Posted on Jul 03, 2009 by Reenita Malhotra.

Our daily lives are filled with products and chemicals that we have grown accustomed to using on a daily basis. However, may of these are filed with toxic substances that can make us sick both in the short term and in the longer term. Since we use these products all the time, it is sometimes difficult to understand which are safe to use. Green chemistry is a field of study that specifically helps address this situation.
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Stonyfield Farm Reduces Greenhouse Gases caused by Cow Burps

Posted on Jul 02, 2009 by Reenita Malhotra.

Most people associate greenhouse gas emissions with pollution from heavy industry, so it might come as a surprise to know that cows are also a culprit. Each time a cow burps, it releases greenhouse gases known as enteric emissions.
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Bicycle Commuting Survival Guide

Posted on 01. Jul, 2009 by Derek Markham.

One powerful action you can take to both lower your carbon footprint and to save some cash is to start commuting by bicycle. You can ride to work, ride to the grocery store, and you can haul your kids (or dog) around town, and you’ll probably boost your health at the same time.
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Toxic Flame Retardant May Be Entering Our Food Supply

Posted on 30. Jun, 2009 by Jennifer Lance.

Transporting food thousands of miles farm to market has its consequences. Not only does this practice leave a heavy carbon footprint and mean food is not as fresh as if locally grown, but the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found it also allows toxic chemicals to enter our food supply. Of particular concern are the plastic pallets “used to ship, cool and store produce.” These pallets contain decabromodiphenyl ether (Deca), a toxic flame retardant that may be leaching into our food.
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