Author Archives: Vivian Nelson Melle

Food and Cuisine

FDA Ordered to Take Action on Antibiotic Overuse on LIvestock

March 23rd, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle

On Thursday, Judge Theodore H. Katz of New York's Southern District ruled that the Food and Drug Administration(FDA) would finally end 35-year of turning a blind eye regarding the efficacy and safety of antibiotic use in livestock. The lawsuit filed in 2011 by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), the Natural Resources Defense Council(NRDC), Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT), Public Citizen, and Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) resulted from growing concerns regarding the long term health affects following exposure to these antibiotics through consumption of livestock, namely the increase in antibiotic-resistant bacterias known as superbugs.


Garden and Yard Care

World Water Day 2012: Water and Food Security

March 22nd, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle

World Water Day is March 22nd and the United Nations would like you to help their campaign by helping motivate others to conserve and respect this delicate resource. The annual event organized through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations works to promote ideas that will hopefully decrease water waste and increase more productive methods for using our valuable water supply. To celebrate World Water Day this year, here are some simple ways we can work to embrace water conservation at home


Eco Friendly Home Maintenance

Move Bee-yond Pesticides

March 20th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle

Beyond Pesticides is an organization that not only highlights the dangers of chemical pesticides but offers non-toxic solutions. Formally known as the National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides, Beyond Pesticides has been around since 1981 educating the public on how pesticides impact our lives and the environment. On March 30-31 they will be holding the 30th National Pesticide Forum entitled Healthy Communities: Green solutions for safe environments at Yale University. Not to worry if you can't get out to New Haven that weekend, here are a few things you can do to decrease your pesticide use


Eco Home Living

Make Your Own Milk, No Cow Needed

March 15th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle

Ads attacking alternative milks are downright hilarious but tinged with sadness as well. One mocks alternative milk that require shaking. Farm fresh milk requires shaking to ensure the fats get mixed back into the milk but we've become so distant from farm fresh that many don't know that. What we are really seeing here is fear. More people are forgoing cow's milk because of health concerns and the dairy industry is feeling it. While milk alternatives like soy, coconut and almond milk can be a little more expensive they're totally worth the expense. But what if you could make your own right in the kitchen? Well, you can and it's a simple process. Leave Bessie grazing in the field and make your own milk


Fashion & Beauty

Make Your Own Lipstick Alternatives

March 13th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle

Feel Good Style reports, lead is toxic enough to warrant candy makers to only allow .1 parts per million (ppm). However, it's now surfaced in the cosmetic world that popular companies like L’Oreal are putting out products with up to 7.19 (ppm). While lipstick does serve the fashionista purpose of coloring the lips, most of us simply like the soft way it leave s our lips so risking our health just isn't worth it. Finding a replacement is actually rather easy. Here are a few lipstick replacements easily found and created at home


Eco Home Living

The Case for Using a Bidet

March 8th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle

Back in 2007 blogger Josh Madison tracked his toilet paper usage and representative of just one person, Josh reportedly used 2.8 miles of toilet paper. That's 49 rolls annually. What if there was a way to cut toilet paper usage and what if that method was already used in most parts of the world outside the United States? Enter the bidet and the method for Americans to reduce their use of toilet paper


Children

The Return of Woodsy Owl

March 6th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle

In the 70's, Woodsy Owl spread the word of honoring the environment with his, "Give a hoot, don't pollute" message. 2011 marked his 40th anniversary and 2012 marks his return with an animated series. Learn about Woodsy Owl's new adventures and how his timeless message resonates even louder with a new generation of young eco-warriors


Fashion & Beauty

Three Eco-Wise Hair Removal Methods

March 1st, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle

While some eco-warriors may choose to go Grizzly Adams and let their hair grow wild, some of us can't brave the world with that much hair. Hair deploritories are full of chemicals and disposable razors provide enough plastic to landfills to create a billion-pound Barbie. For those who are not yet ready for Wookie mode, take heart, there are still some methods for hair removal that aren't too taxing on Mother Earth. Here are four eco-wise hair removal methods that are simple to use and easily performed at home


Fashion & Beauty

Use Mineral Make-Up to Color Clear Polish

February 28th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle

Mineral make-up has become a popular choice for those who have sensitive skin or allergies or for those looking for environmentally-sound cosmetic choices. Most mineral make-up comes in minimal packaging. Another great thing about mineral make-up is it's versatility. Pink minerals can be used for eyes, cheeks, lips and even nails. Now you can even use mineral make-up to color your clear polish



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