MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'environmentally friendly'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:27:58 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3899396&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2F5-things-you-should-know-about-organic-beauty-products%2F2010.08.24 “All natural. Certified organic. Made from natural ingredients. Pure botanicals. Chemical free.” You might guess I’m standing in the farmers market. Nope. I’m in the “Health and Beauty” aisle at Target. The ubiquitous all-things-natural trend has overtaken the cosmetic industry. How do you know what’s real and what’s marketing hype? Here are five things you should know about organic beauty product labels: 1. Labels that say “natural ingredients” or “botanicals” are not certified organic. These statements are not regulated. Most natural ingredients used in beauty products are actually modified in a lab. Truly botanical ingredients, like you’d pick in your garden, are usually unstable and would spoil like food. 2. Natural doesn’t always mean be... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3899396 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:00:49 +0100 3899396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3812940&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F8-weird-things-you-didnt-know-you-could-recycle%2F photo: Thinkstock Magazines: Yes. Cardboard: Yes. Plastic bottles: Yes. CDs: No? We like to think we know what can and can’t be recycled. But Care2 has a list of eight surprising things that can be put to use again and again — in some very creative ways: 1. Wine Corks. Send them to Yemm & Hard Green Materials. They’ll recycle your corks into neat cork floor and wall tiles. 2. Books, DVDs, and CDs. Check out Swaptree.com — you can trade your old books and movies with other people, for free. 3. Shoes. If you feel like it’s insulting to donate your dirty, torn-up old gym shoes to charity, you can send your old gym shoes to Nike, and they’ll recycle them into new athletic surfaces like basketball courts and running tracks. 4. Foam Packing Peanuts. These pesky pe... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3812940 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:54:51 +0100 3812940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3784223&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsponge-tampons-and-other-more-normal-ways-to-green-your-period%2F We know that having your period is an environment-killer. Every year, 20 billion pads and tampons pollute our water and end up in landfills via toilets and garbage cans. And if you think a pad is gross right after you’re done with it, imagine what it will be like in 100 years. But our periods rage on, so The Huffington Post offered a few suggestions for making your cycle easier on the planet, including using a natural sponge tampon. (Check out their full slideshow.) Their alternative suggestions leave us with some burning questions: Are you brave enough to try a natural sea sponge tampon? How about The Diva Cup? We can handle organic cotton applicator-free tampons, and maybe even reusable pads, but the sponge and the cup are just a little hard to wrap our minds around. Though, as The... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3784223 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:12:58 +0100 3784223 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3757829&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fvacation-in-nature-%25e2%2580%2594-literally-treehotel%2F If you happen to be traveling to Sweden this summer, and enjoy — I don’t know — having your mind blown, then you’ll need to check out Treehotel. Opening on Saturday, Treehotel consists of four rooms, each in a separate, unique building suspended in the canopy of the Boreal forest. Though only one of the rooms is mirrored (much to our and Double Rainbow Guy’s dismay), all of the rooms will offer breathtaking views of the forest surrounding them. The hotel also offers year-round activities, but none that hurt the environment. We are definitely putting Treehotel on our fantasy to-do list. Check out the other three rooms on Inhabitat. photo from Inhabitat via Inhabitat Post from: BlissTree Vacation in Nature — Literally: Treehotel (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3757829 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:53:15 +0100 3757829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3757830&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftrash-free-for-a-year-could-you-do-it%2F Think about everything you’ve thrown out today so far. A lot of crap, right? The average person tosses four pounds of trash a day. But get this: An eco-friendly couple in Oregon created just four pounds of trash over 365 days. They decided to go debris-free for an entire year, and through recycling, buying locally grown food, and composting, they accumulated around 75 pieces of small trash during that time. Crazy. Could you do it? via The Huffington Post Post from: BlissTree Trash-Free for a Year: Are You Eco-Friendly Enough? (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3757830 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:30:25 +0100 3757830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3757831&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F188942%2F Travel Cheap — and Green: Heading out of town this weekend? Get the seven rules of eco-friendly traveling on a budget. (via The Daily Green) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3757831 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:14:12 +0100 3757831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3757832&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-fashion-a-cork-bag-for-all-seasons%2F photo from Eco Salon We’ve heard of cork board, cork shoes, even cork furniture. But there’s another eco-friendly product made of recycled cork that we hadn’t heard of until now — cork purses. But, man — were we missing out. We love the understated elegance of Peasants and Travelers‘ cork Doctor’s Bag, which we found while browsing Eco Salon. It’s fashioned from remnants of wine bottle corks from Portugal that have been smashed and laminated, but the material is flexible and waterproof. The rest of the bag is made from reclaimed materials, like its cotton dress shirt lining. And at $150, it’s a forever piece that isn’t too much of an investment. via Eco Salon Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Fashion: A Cork Bag for All Seasons (Source: B... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3757832 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:10:46 +0100 3757832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3757836&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fflush-down-your-dead-eco-friendly-or-awful%2F photo: Thinkstock Swirling down into the sewage system has traditionally been a burial ritual reserved for goldfish, but undertakers in Belgium think humans should go to the same place. They’ve developed a system of converting deceased bodies into a mineral ash and liquid, and then adding the remains to the sewage system to make their way towards the water processing plants to be recycled. The undertakers claim that the method is cheaper and more environmentally friendly than using polluting crematoria or using acres of land for cemeteries. Apparently the process is already approved for use in Maine, Colorado, Florida, Minnesota, Oregon, and Maryland. We find the idea incredibly disturbing, to say the least. Not to go against our greener sides or anything, but really? The sewer? We c... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3757836 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:47:18 +0100 3757836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3757838&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbp-biofuels-start-buying-ethanol-plant-could-they-actually-be-learning-something%2F photo: Thinkstock In an uncharacteristic smart move, BP committed to buying a technology and ethanol plant in Jennings, Lousiana. The plant uses bagasse, the residue from sugar cane processing, to make ethanol, which then mixes with gasoline. The new CEO of BP Biofuels says that the purchase will help speed the delivery of a low carbon, low cost, sustainable biofuel. Well, at least this is one step in the right direction after BP’s marathon debacle in the Gulf of Mexico. Could the (oily) tide be turning? via CNET Post from: BlissTree BP Biofuels Buys Ethanol Plant (Could They Actually Be Learning Something?) (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3757838 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:21:07 +0100 3757838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3753778&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-living-the-perfect-beach-tent%2F When it’s a beach day, we definitely can use a little shelter from the sun, wind, and unexpected torrents of rain (Sometimes we forget to check the weather, okay?) If only we could have this beautiful Folding Beach Hut, created by design student Josif Neema. It neatly closes up into a portable, box structure. We found this sweet little shelter while browsing The Alternative Consumer’s gallery of green architectural concepts. Check it out for some other innovative and eco-friendly design ideas. image via Alternative Consumer via The Alternative Consumer Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Living: The Perfect Beach Tent (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3753778 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:02:20 +0100 3753778 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3753782&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fj-r-ewing-is-back-selling-green-energy-not-oil%2F If you were a fan of Dallas back in the day (and who wasn’t?), you know that J.R. Ewing as a big-wig oil tycoon who only associated the color green with money – and got shot. But now, J.R.’s back, singing the praises of green living through solar energy in a commercial for SolarWorld. Check out the commercial here, and an interview with Larry Hagman (the man behind J.R.), at his real-life solar powered mansion, below. Perhaps next, Homer Simpson will convince Mr. Burns to convert the nuclear power plant into a wind farm. via The New York Times Post from: BlissTree J.R. Ewing Is Back: Selling Green Energy, Not Oil (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3753782 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:34:47 +0100 3753782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3750027&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fverizon-opens-green-store-an-empty-gesture%2F photo: Thinkstock Verizon Wireless announced plans to open a state-of-the-art green store in the Bank of America Tower in New York City. The Bank of America Tower is certified from the Platinum Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design — so, basically, it’s super green. But cell phones are definitely not. A Huffington Post article suggests that it would be more beneficial to the environment for Verizon to have a “Turn Off Your Cellphone Hour” rather than open up one eco-friendly storefront. What do you think? Is it hypocritical for a company that sells a not-eco friendly product to operate out of a green store? Or does every little green effort count? via Huffington Post Post from: BlissTree Verizon Opens Green Store: An Empty Gesture? (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3750027 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:03:23 +0100 3750027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3750031&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsummer-secret-weapon-fans-keep-mosquitos-away%2F We love stretching our muscular backs next to our fans./photo: Thinkstock While we don’t use bug repellents that contain DEET anymore (because of both the health and environmental effects), we do remember the days of blissful DEET-ignorance. We didn’t have bug bites on every limb, and we could spend a summer evening lounging on our porches without swatting and scratching every two seconds. But those days are over, so we might as well make the best of it. We were thrilled to hear that something we do in the summer anyway could actually keep bugs away. According to Lifehacker, using a fan (both indoors and outdoors) disperses the carbon dioxide you emit. Carbon dioxide is one of the major chemicals that attracts mosquitos. Also, if you’re keeping cool with a fan, you’... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3750031 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:45:12 +0100 3750031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746711&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbp-ify-your-computer-screen-instant-oil-spill%2F If you need something to occupy yourself today while BP is trying to put a new cap on the leaking oil well in the Gulf, we’ve got just the thing. It’s called Instant Oil Spill, and it’s an interactive site that brings the murky toxins of the oil spill right to your computer screen. The site is brought to you by A Cleaner Future, a nonprofit that focuses on creating awareness about alternative and cleaner energy sources. We thought that adding a little oil spill to the BP website would be cathartic, and, while it was sort of fun in an ironic way to see the black goop fill their homepage, it just wasn’t all that satisfying. via The Huffington Post Post from: BlissTree BP-ify Your Computer Screen: Instant Oil Spill (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746711 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:19:31 +0100 3746711 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740568&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fminimalist-living-could-you-live-like-this%2F photo via Treehugger It’d be handy to tote around all your belongings wherever you went, but could you downsize everything you own to fit into this small canvas tent? That’s what Lehman B, a self-proclaimed “do-tank,” has done with his miniature camper called Supertramp. His home is attached to a bike, so he can change locations, and it includes a bed and a wood-burning stove. Ignoring the obvious fire hazard, would you be able to live like this? Let us know by taking our poll, below. #MicroPollDiv_264943 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } via Treehugger Post from: BlissTree Minimalist Living: Could You Live Like This? (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740568 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:03:23 +0100 3740568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737018&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbp-oil-spill-is-killing-fish-we-didnt-even-know-existed%2F image via Treehugger Hey, everyone — good news! Scientists have discovered three new species of fish in the Gulf of Mexico. Oh, wait — that Gulf of Mexico. Turns out, not only is the BP oil spill killing underwater species we already knew about, but it’s also eradicating species we didn’t even know existed. Another giant win for BP. Next, perhaps scientists will discover a tribe (school?) of mermaids, who will declare war on us for decimating their watery home. Mermaids can breathe underwater – we’d definitely lose. via Treehugger Post from: BlissTree BP Oil Spill Is Killing Fish We Didn't Even Know Existed (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737018 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:33:40 +0100 3737018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733049&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-pets-could-puppies-really-be-bad-for-the-environment%2F photo: Thinkstock Your dog doesn’t drive a car, use electronics in an office building, or drink bottled water (he doesn’t, does he?), which sounds pretty eco-friendly to us. But according to Time to Eat the Dog? The Real Guide to Sustainable Living, dogs are worse for the earth than SUVs. We’ll have to read the book to find out exactly why, but we’re guessing it has to do with unsustainable pet food and plastic toys. Eco Salon suggests that if you aren’t already a dog-owner, you may want to try a more eco-friendly pet like a hamster, canary, fish, or cat. But…but…but…We love dogs. We think that as long as you try to make your pet’s life as green as you can, you should adopt that puppy you’ve been visiting in the shelter. After all, who el... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733049 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:08:24 +0100 3733049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3721738&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhome-decor-roundup-on-the-couch-with-apartment-therapy%2F Our favorite Apartment Therapy posts of the week: House to Drool Over: The Bruns Breathtaking Bucolic Colonial DIY Project: 4th of July Banners Object of Desire: Vegetable Keep-Sacks From Orka Problem Solver: How to Make a Custom Knife Tray Out of Wood & Glue House Greening: 49 Ways to Go Green for Renters Post from: BlissTree Home Decor Roundup: On the Couch With Apartment Therapy (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721738 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 22:02:23 +0100 3721738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3721740&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fjust-when-you-thought-bp-couldnt-get-worse-they-cover-oil-with-sand%2F BP really should stop lying, and realize that they can’t get away with their catastrophic and irresponsible environmental damages forever, but somehow we have a feeling that’s not going to happen anytime soon. The corporation’s latest mistakes include trying to cover up washed-up oil by dumping more sand on the beach. Check out a visual tour of their latest scumbag move: via Fast Company Post from: BlissTree Just When You Thought BP Couldn't Suck More, They Cover Oil With Sand (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721740 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:06:37 +0100 3721740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3721743&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fmobile-gardens-working-with-what-youve-got%2F Want to garden but don’t have a backyard? No problem – there are lots of ways to rig up “mobile gardens.” You can go big or small with your garden-on-the-go, and below you’ll see examples of both in our favorite mobile garden photos. Check out the full set at The Daily Green. photo via The Daily Green photo via The Daily Green photo via The Daily Green via The Daily Green Post from: BlissTree Mobile Urban Gardens: No Yard Required (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721743 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:37:50 +0100 3721743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3714140&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Frollerblades-are-now-eco-friendly-and-much-less-dorky%2F We know we were just talking about rollerblades being such a throwback, but our dorky secret wish has come true: Rollerblades could be making a comeback. An eco-friendly comeback, to be exact. K2 Skates has created a pair of “Eco” rollerblades. Its soft boot, laces, and webbing are made from recycled plastic bottles; the frame is made of bamboo. While K2 admits that the skate isn’t entirely green, there isn’t any PVC in them, which is a huge plus. We know the truly green thing to do would be to make our own rollerskates rather than buy a brand new pair, but still, doesn’t the bamboo look purty? photo via Ecouterre via Ecouterre Post from: BlissTree Rollerblades Now Eco-Friendly and Slightly Less Dorky (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3714140 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:00:29 +0100 3714140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3714147&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fneed-10-million-figure-out-how-to-clean-the-oil-spill%2F photo: Thinkstock Who couldn’t use a cool ten mill? We wouldn’t mind it. That dough could be yours if you figure out an effective way to clean up the BP oil spill in the Gulf. It’s a pretty daunting task, but if the future of the oceans don’t motivate you, maybe this will: The X Prize Foundation, a nonprofit that offers prizes to spur technological innovation, is offering the reward. Now if only they could figure out a way to persuade BP to actually accept some help with cleaning up this environmental disaster. via Triple Pundit Post from: BlissTree Need $10 Million? Figure Out How to Clean Up the Gulf Oil Spill (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3714147 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:32:39 +0100 3714147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3706646&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fwhy-didnt-we-think-of-that-bp-funny-ish-photo-of-the-day%2F Well, duh. Now that we see it, the solution seemed so obvious. via Bits and Pieces Post from: BlissTree Why Didn't We Think of That, BP? Funny-ish Photo of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3706646 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:58:47 +0100 3706646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3707030&cid=t_380413_167_f&fid=36994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition-news.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Ffree-eco-laundry-wash.html method laundry: You may remember an earlier post about 'Toxins in the home''In short, every room in almost every house in the United States is likely to contain at least one of these chemicals, many of which did not exist a century ago.'Here's a chance to try out a free sample of a new laundry washing clothes wash liquid that ticks all the boxes on your environmentally friendly kinder to the planet and your health wish list.A very easy way to cut out some of the unecessary chemicals in your home that you keep close to your skin.Grab one now - see top right flash - Free ProductsNutritionists London (Source: Healthy Eating and Nutrition News) Healthy Eating and Nutrition News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3707030 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:26:00 +0100 3707030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3701667&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-10-blisstree-posts-from-this-week-2%2F A little behind on your reading this week? Not a problem. Here’s the quickest, easiest way to catch up on all things Blisstree. 1. Calories, Carbs, Sugar, and Fat: 25 Energy Bars vs. 25 Candy Bars 2. 31 Things You Should Never Do In (Enclosed) Public Spaces 3. Top 5 Bogus Infomercial Exercise Equipment for Lazy People 4. What Happens to Your Body When You Drink a Coke Every Day, For a Long Time 5. Gluten-Free Gluttony: Our Raw Chef Returns With a New Original Recipe 6. DIY Dare: If Julia Roberts and Sarah Jessica Parker Knit, It Must Be Cool 7. Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Summer Beauty Products Under $10 8. Our Sex Poll Heats Up With a Cool Giveaway From Random House 9. Hamadi Organics: Our 3-Product Hair Care Review 10. bodyFood: Natural, Eco-Friendly Face and Body Products Post from:... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3701667 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:00:37 +0100 3701667 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3699460&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fwash-your-reusable-bags-duh-of-the-day%2F A study at the University of Arizona tested 84 reusable bags, and found that half of them were contaminated with bacteria. Researchers recommend washing your bags, especially if you use them to transport raw meat. Yes…insightful advice that we’d hope most of our readers don’t need. Maybe the researchers should have added, “If a raw egg cracks in your reusable bag, wash it.” It’s hard to imagine an adult that wouldn’t get this. Let’s just peg the 42 bacteria laden-bags on well-meaning but clueless University of Arizona freshman. via USA Today Post from: BlissTree Wash Your Reusable Bags: Duh of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3699460 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:35:58 +0100 3699460 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695530&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Frats-eco-friendly-pest-control%2F We love talking about natural ways to do household chores, because this means our home is one less place where we need to use toxic chemicals. (It does not mean we like to do household chores, however.) And if we can extend that lack of toxins to our garden, well, even better. Check out this video for tips on natural pest control: Use Store Bought Sprays for Natural Pest Control via The Huffington Post Post from: BlissTree Rats! Eco-Friendly Pest Control (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695530 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:56:41 +0100 3695530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695531&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F185044%2F Get Carried Away Commenting: If you leave some awesome, funny, or insightful comments on Blisstree this week, you’ll have a chance to win one of five sweet prizes! We’re choosing our five favorite comments on Sunday at 6 p.m. ET, so you’d better get typing. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695531 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:53:48 +0100 3695531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695532&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-beauty-products-wash-your-face-with-bamboo-not-water%2F photo from Eco Salon As Eco Salon points out, you’d be hard pressed to find a girl who cares about the environment, but doesn’t care at all about how her skin looks. That’s where Kaia Naturals’ Bamboo Facial Cleanser Cloths come in. These eco-friendly beauty bombshells are made from 100% soft, sustainable bamboo, and contain cleanser, toner, and eye makeup remover – and they don’t require water. Here’s what the cloths don’t contain: alcohol, synthetic fragrances, parabens, or sulfates. Where can you get these supposedly miracle wipes? Why, right here. via Eco Salon Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Beauty Products: Wash Your Face With Bamboo, Not Water (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695532 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:49:35 +0100 3695532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695536&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbonnie-raitt-and-ben-jerry-fight-plastic-waste-more-importantly-you-could-win-ice-cream%2F photo via Inhabitat from Ben & Jerry's Yep – that Ben and that Jerry. They’re teaming up for a challenge with Bonnie Raitt and the Green Music Group to fight disposable plastic bottle use and promote reusable bottles. Sounds good and green, right? But wait. We didn’t even mention the best part: You could win a year’s supply of free ice cream. Just take the pledge from the Plastic Pollution Coalition, and then upload a photo of yourself using your reusable water bottle. The deadline is July 2, 2010, so you’d better go green fast. via Treehugger Post from: BlissTree Bonnie Raitt and Ben & Jerry's Fight Plastic Waste. More Importantly, You Could Win Ice Cream. (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695536 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:39:45 +0100 3695536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3687071&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fnatural-pools-we-want%2F Every summer, we spend hours dreaming of the massive, crystal-clear swimming pool we’d lounge at for hours a day, if only we could get that winning Lotto ticket. But this summer, our daydreams have taken a more eco-friendly route. Instead of lusting after chemical-filled traditional swimming pools, we’re drooling over natural swimming pools. Natural swimming pools require no chemicals, and they’re self-cleaning. Different installation companies use different methods to ensure cleanliness, like aquatic vegetation, UV filters, or waterfalls. The pools even ward off mosquitoes, because the water is constantly moving. We’ll be using the gorgeous pool below to fulfill our fantasies, but you can browse a full slideshow of inspired natural pools at The Daily Green. photo v... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3687071 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:04:58 +0100 3687071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683588&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fvolkswagen-beetles-not-so-fuel-efficient-anymore%2F When you think about hippies, you probably picture pot-smoking, long hair, and Volkswagen Beetles. Way back when, they were the official hippie-mobiles, and some hardcore treehuggers are probably still driving around (following The Dead, of course) wearing tie-dyed shirts in their peace-sign painted VW Bugs. But, while the Beetle was fuel-efficient back in the 70s, driving one now would hardly be the green choice. In fact, it actually would be kinder to the earth to drive a Hummer. Yikes. So display your vintage Bug in your yard as a garden accent, declaring your flower-child pride, but don’t you dare drive it. Peace. photo from Flickr user Erix! via The Daily Green Post from: BlissTree Volkswagen Beetles: Not So Fuel Efficient Anymore (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683588 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:05:57 +0100 3683588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683591&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fshop-for-the-gulf-threadless-pelican-t-shirts-for-the-gulf-restoration-network%2F Donating $10 toward the Gulf oil spill restoration efforts hardly seems like a tall order, but it’s especially easy to let go of your cash when you get a cool “peliCAN” t-shirt from Threadless in return. All proceeds from the shirts, designed by Frederik Wepener and Ross Zietz, go toward the Gulf Restoration Network (healthygulf.org), and they’re available for men and women. We say get one for yourself and a friend (or two). But that’s because we love pelicans. Post from: BlissTree Shop for the Gulf: Threadless "peliCAN" T-Shirts for the Gulf Restoration Network (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683591 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:56:22 +0100 3683591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683595&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fdeet-free-protection-diy-natural-bug-spray%2F photo: Thinkstock What’s the most annoying thing about being outside during the summer? Those damn mosquitoes. They make us squirm, scratch, and even swear, and nothing is more frustrating than pairing an awesome sundress with killer sandals and having big, red welts all over your legs. Another frustrating fact of life: DEET, the active ingredient in most bug sprays, is a pretty nasty chemical that could cause brain cell death and behavior changes after prolonged use. Quite the dilemma, right? We’ve got a recipe for natural bug repellent that could fix our mosquito problem. We’d guess that it’s not going to keep bugs away as well as products with DEET, but we’ll take a few bites here and there over the health risks DEET poses. We’ll just be using the few... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683595 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:28:43 +0100 3683595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676639&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fafrican-penguins-cute-picture-sad-story%2F Bird Island, a small island off the coast of South Africa, is home to the breeding grounds of the African Penguin, a species recently classified as endangered. The population of African Penguins has dwindled from 150,000 mating pairs to 26,000 mating pairs, and 600 baby chicks just died due to harsh weather off of the coast of South Africa. Check out this site to find out how you can help these adorable African Penguins. photo via Treehugger via Treehugger Post from: BlissTree African Penguins: Cute Picture, Sad Story (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676639 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:05:26 +0100 3676639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676641&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F183991%2F Want to drink clean water while saving the earth? Leave a comment about why you want to filter your water by Sunday at 6 p.m. ET, and you’ll be automatically entered to win one of five Mavea Digital Water Filtration Pitchers! Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676641 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:27:37 +0100 3676641 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671648&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-living-more-energy-efficient-air-conditioning-coming-soon%2F photo via Treehugger Air conditioning is one of those things that we feel bad about using, but really can’t make ourselves give up. The heat makes us cranky, so imagine how overjoyed we were today to learn that the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory has invented a new air conditioning process that would use 50-90% less energy than today’s most energy-efficient units. There will also be no CFCs of HCFCs used in the machines. One pound of either of those chemicals contributes to global warming as much as 2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide. Whoa. Get us these A/Cs, pronto, please. via Treehugger Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Living: More Energy-Efficient Air-Conditioning Coming Soon (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671648 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:05:35 +0100 3671648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671654&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F183654%2F Drink Clean and Green: You could be one of five lucky Blisstree readers to win a Mavea Digital Water Filtration Pitcher! Just leave a comment telling us why you like to filter your drinking water. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671654 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:51:47 +0100 3671654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3665943&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fvuvuzelas-in-south-africa-the-overlooked-world-cup-waste%2F image via Thinkstock Vuvuzelas are causing quite an uproar at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. If you haven’t actually heard them (annoying), you’ve probably heard of them: They’re those long, colorful plastic horns that drown out any other sound in the soccer stadiums, and make you think an air raid is imminent. Players are complaining about them, TV and radio commentators are complaining about them – even viewers at home hate them. We get the whole player distraction thing. But no one’s even mentioned the horns’ worst quality – the actual waste they create. Vuvuzelas, while an integral part of South Africa’s soccer tradition, technically create noise pollution, since they disrupt the balance of normal life. (Some players are even having a hard t... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3665943 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:02:22 +0100 3665943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3662636&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fgasland-documentary-reveals-risks-of-natural-gas-drilling%2F Natural gas drilling is happening across the country right now. It’s a process that’s dangerous to the environment and water supplies, as well as people in the affected communities, although the government hasn’t done anything to protect any of these things from gas drilling (which, by the way, can be even less environmentally-friendly than oil drilling). When filmmaker Josh Fox was offered the chance to sell his land for drilling rights, he decided to investigate, Erin Brockovich-style, the devastating impact that this “fracking” process has on the residents surrounding the drilling sites. What he finds is terrifying, and that’s putting it lightly. He captured his investigation on film, and the result is the documentary Gasland. It’ll premiere on ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3662636 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:00:59 +0100 3662636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3662641&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fcalifornia-could-ban-plastic-bags%2F Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake are prepared for California's plastic bag ban. Everyone knows that plastic bags suck (something about the environment, waste, landfills, petroleum), but each time we return from the grocery store, we look at that bundle of plastic bags and think “I wish I knew how to quit you.” Sometimes we need a little extra incentive, and that’s exactly what California would like to give. Thanks to a newly proposed bill, California might be the first state to ban plastic bags, charging shoppers five cents for every paper bag used. Because the average Californian uses 600 plastic bags a year, this bill could have a huge impact on the environment. Walmart has already started a plastic bag initiative in California, experimenting with three stores off... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3662641 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:28:32 +0100 3662641 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3662645&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fwant-this-cool-european-water-filter-pitcher-from-mavea-enter-this-weeks-giveaway%2F Hey, Blisstree Readers! Five of you could win this cool, new water filtration pitcher from Mavea if you enter this week’s giveaway! At Blisstree, we like water filtration pitchers because they mean less petroleum used to make plastic water bottles, lower transportation costs and CO2 emissions from flying and trucking cases of plastic water bottles, and, hopefully, fewer plastic water bottles clogging up landfills around the world. That’s why we’re partnering with Mavea for this week’s super-cool giveaway. 5 Lucky Blisstree Readers Will Win:* One Mavea Digital Water Filtration Pitcher (retail value: $36.99 – $39.99) New to the United States, Mavea water filtration pitchers are crafted in Germany using the latest technology, high-quality materials, and sleek... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3662645 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:45:45 +0100 3662645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3656809&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbuzzy-pain-relief-for-kids%2F2010.06.13 Here’s Buzzy, a reusable pain relief device developed by a pediatrician. It works based on the gate control theory of pain: Buzzy is a newly developed reusable pain relief device that children can bring to the doctor’s office with them to help dull the pain of shots! As the brainchild of Pediatrician Amy Baxter, Buzzy rapidly reduces pain when pressed onto the skin. Buzzy is especially helpful for children who receive shots often, like those suffering from diabetes. Buzzy can also be used for the small things, like taking splinters out! Not only is Buzzy a kid-favorite, but it’s safe, effective immediately on contact, FDA compliant, and environmentally friendly, too. *This blog post was originally published at ScienceRoll* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3656809 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:00:09 +0100 3656809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3652383&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fworlds-biggest-coke-lover-photo-of-the-day%2F A creative consulting agency in Johannesburg, South Africa has created a 54-foot tall man made out of Coca-Cola crates. Coca-Cola says it will recycle all of the crates. They’d better. We don’t need another massive petroleum-based disaster on our hands. photo via Inhabitat via Inhabitat Post from: BlissTree World's Biggest Coke Lover: Photo of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3652383 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:30:29 +0100 3652383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3648456&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbattle-of-the-bottles%2F Who doesn’t love feuding water bottles in the name of eco-friendliness? Watch to find out who wins in the battle of reusable vs. disposable: Choose to Reuse – Water Bottle from LAZER on Vimeo. Post from: BlissTree Battle of the Eco-Friendly Bottles: Reusable vs. Disposable (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3648456 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:30:41 +0100 3648456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3648459&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsave-a-plant-species-video-of-the-day%2F Kew is a nonprofit organization dedicated to science-based plant conservation to improve the lives of people and animals worldwide. Check out the short video below to find out more about what they do: Adopt a Seed, Save a Species from field union on Vimeo. via Notcot.org Post from: BlissTree Save a Plant Species: Video of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3648459 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:00:01 +0100 3648459 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3648462&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-stadiums-for-south-africas-2010-world-cup%2F Photo via Inhabitat The World Cup is rapidly approaching, and South Africa is keeping it eco-friendly. Five stadiums that will be used in the games all embody some environmentally-friendly practices. Two are new, two are old, and one is remodeled, but all are leaning toward being as “green” as possible in their own specific ways. The new stadiums were built with solar power capabilities; are flexible enough to be used for other events in the future; and one even has a rainwater collection system. While the older stadiums aren’t equipped with solar panels or anything high-tech, they’re age helps make them environmentally friendly. Rather than tearing down perfectly good, usable stadiums, opting to use preexisting structures is definitely a responsible choice. Finally... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3648462 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:48:02 +0100 3648462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3640989&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-travel-europes-trashiest-hotel-literally%2F photo from Inhabitat You’ve probably stayed in some pretty seedy places in your lifetime. A Bates-esque motel off of the highway with roaches? Perhaps a gem in the middle of nowhere that reeked of B.O.? No matter how disgusting your travel accommodations have been, we guarantee you’ve never stayed anywhere as trashy as the eco-friendly Save the Beach Hotel in Europe. This Rome hotel is made from 12,000 kilograms (about 2,645 pounds) of garbage that was collected from Europe’s beaches. It’s part of a campaign from an environmental group called Save the Beach, and it’s trying to give beach-goers a look at what their shores will soon look like if they don’t stop littering on them. While we don’t plan on booking a room anytime soon, we do love the ide... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3640989 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:53:14 +0100 3640989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629600&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-living-10-things-to-green-your-garden%2F How does your garden grow? Probably not green-ly enough. So check out our gallery of 10 things we found to help you cultivate your garden into a more eco-friendly oasis: Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Living: 10 Things to Green Your Garden (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629600 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:24:40 +0100 3629600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629605&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fplant-my-phone-donate-your-old-cell-phones-to-plant-a-tree%2F photo: Thinkstock Your old cell phone can actually do something positive and earth-friendly – and not just take up space in a drawer. Thanks to Plant My Phone, you can recycle your phone, and the company will use the money from the sold materials to plant as many trees as they can. An average phone that you’ve had for two years will plant 15 trees, while a first-generation iPhone in good condition will plant as many as 79. (Plus, you can download a prepaid shipping label from Plant My Phone’s website.) Check out this chart to see how many trees your old phone could potentially create. Currently, only 10% of the 140 million cell phones that become “old” are recycled each year – the rest just sit in landfills or homes. Plant My Phone is a much better (and more tec... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629605 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:04:15 +0100 3629605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625461&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsponsored-post-swagger-wagon-presented-by-toyota-sienna%2F Watch as the Sienna Family drops their hot new single, Swagger Wagon. Post from: BlissTree SPONSORED POST: Swagger Wagon. Presented by Toyota Sienna (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625461 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:13:52 +0100 3625461 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625467&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F180778%2F Major Retailers to Limit Lead in Handbags: Today more than 40 retailers agreed to set new standards for lead content in handbags and purses, settling a lawsuit with the Center for Environmental Health. (via Planet Green) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625467 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:32:26 +0100 3625467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625470&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsex-and-the-green-city-is-carrie-bradshaw-eco-friendly%2F photo: WENN.com Though Sex And The City 2 appears to be flailing at the box office, Carrie Bradshaw may embody the eco-friendly movement better than any other character in theaters right now, according to Grist’s Lisa Hymas. Despite Carrie’s shopping habits, Hymas argues that Carrie lives a very “green” life by choosing not to have children, not owning a car, working from home, and traveling by air infrequently. But we don’t buy that those practices negate Carrie’s retail addiction. The woman literally never wears the same clothes (or shoes) twice, and we doubt that she ever got her Manolos secondhand on eBay. Oh, Carrie. You may unintentionally minimize your carbon footprint, but deep green would be such a good color on you. via Grist.org Post from: Bli... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625470 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:47:26 +0100 3625470 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3617813&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fmake-your-bike-electric-video-of-the-day%2F We all love riding our bike for exercise and errands, but wouldn’t it be great if we could ride our bike to farther destinations that we would normally need a car for? Check out this video on how to make your bike electric: Post from: BlissTree Make Your Bike Electric: Video of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3617813 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:00:14 +0100 3617813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3610311&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fpet-friendly-green-living-for-dogs-and-cats%2F photo: Thinkstock Many of us try to be as eco-friendly as our budgets allow. Green thinking probably has spread to a variety of areas in your life – shopping, eating, cleaning habits. But what about Fido or Mittens? Check out these tips on how to make your pet’s life more eco-friendly. 1. Check out what type of cat litter you buy; if it’s lumping clay, it could expose you to carcinogenic silica dust. Switch to one made from pine, wheat, or newspaper, like Swheat Scoop. 2. Make sure the flea or tick treatments you use aren’t toxic. They could contain pesticides that leave residue on your pet’s fur, and cause them to have brain or nervous system damage. Check out some natural treatments for animals here. 3. Reconsider what your pet eats. Some pet foods contain chemi... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3610311 Fri, 28 May 2010 21:41:47 +0100 3610311 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607471&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-gardens-13-organic-pest-control-methods%2F photo: Thinkstock If you have the dedication and patience to cultivate a blooming garden this summer (which not all of us do, believe me), then you definitely want to protect your garden from insects and pests. But you also don’t want to contaminate your naturally-grown vegetables with pesticides or chemicals. Planet Green compiled a helpful list of common garden predators and what you can do to get rid of them – naturally. 1. Aphids are tiny little annoying bugs that suck the juice from leaves and stems of plants – and possibly spreading disease as they do it. Spray your plants down with a hose, and that should do the trick. 2. If you see brown spots on your asparagus stalks, or if the stalks are bent, you’re probably hosting asparagus beetles. Wasps love to eat these beet... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607471 Thu, 27 May 2010 21:09:01 +0100 3607471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3603550&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhow-green-are-your-electronics%2F photo: Thinkstock If you stop and think about it, you use a lot of electronics everyday. Your computer, your phone – even your garage door opener. Did you ever think about how green those electronics are? Greenpeace just released their quarterly Guide to Greener Electronics, which ranks companies by the environmental impact of their products. Want to know who you should buy your next phone from? Check it out: 1. Nokia. The Japanese manufacturer held its spot as number one from last quarter’s guide. The company does not use brominated compounds, chlorinated flame retardants, and antimony trioxide – all harmful to to the environment and humans – in any of its new products. 2. Sony Ericcson. Sony comes in second for wins points for skipping use of PVC or brominated flame retar... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3603550 Thu, 27 May 2010 15:40:14 +0100 3603550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3588851&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F179148%2F Our friends at The Alternative Consumer told us about this new residential wind turbine (called Eddy) made by Urban Green Energy. And it doesn’t just blow hot air – Eddy is small, quiet, easy to install, integrates with solar-powered systems, qualifies for a 30% federal tax credit, and should spin for 20 years. Bring on the breeze. (starts at around $5,000) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3588851 Fri, 21 May 2010 21:45:32 +0100 3588851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581579&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-companies-are-they-scamming-you%2F photo: Thinkstock Your favorite eco-friendly company sells products made from recycled materials, but do they really keep all their practices as “green” as they can? As Josh Dorfman (The Lazy Environmentalist) points out on The Huffington Post, some seemingly environmentally-friendly companies may not be doing all they can to actually keep up their green practices. For example, how does the company package their items? If you get the product you ordered and it’s wrapped in layers of plastic wrap and extra packing material, it’s probably a good indication that the company may not care all that much about the environment – they may just be riding the green wave. So check on the company’s history. Search for old media mentions and see if they always upheld eco-... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581579 Thu, 20 May 2010 12:30:49 +0100 3581579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3560188&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbp-oil-leak-in-the-gulf-videos-that-make-us-mad%2F Watch in pissed-off horror as oil and gas streams from a BP-contracted Deepwater Horizon well pipe into the Gulf of Mexico on May 11. Did you see our recent post on how your hair can help clean up this terrible man-made disaster? Post from: BlissTree BP Oil Leak In the Gulf: Videos That Make Us Mad (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3560188 Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:45 +0100 3560188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3556055&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F177888%2F Kill your weeds DEAD(!) the environmentally friendly way: with lemon juice and boiling water. [Lifehacker] Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3556055 Tue, 11 May 2010 18:51:15 +0100 3556055 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3545423&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fworld-fair-trade-day-is-tomorrow%2F World Fair Trade Day (Saturday, May is a global celebration of Fair Trade, the trading partnership initiative that aims to combat poverty, food crises, and global warming. Tomorrow there will be indoor and outdoor Fair Trade events around the world with food, coffee, music, games, films, shopping, chocolate, ice cream, and lots of other Fair Trade products and activities. Check out the World Fair Trade Day website to find an event near you. Post from: BlissTree World Fair Trade Day Is Tomorrow! (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3545423 Fri, 07 May 2010 19:43:53 +0100 3545423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3529748&cid=t_380413_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftodays-best-blog-enviralment%2F Check out Enviralment, a green-minded blog that’s all about the earth, the environment, technology, and pretty much everything in between – oh, and how they’re all interconnected. Coolest thing Enviralment told us about today? Dial4Light, a newly developed German public lighting system that lets pedestrians activate street lights with their mobile phones. Turned on to a dark alley? Punch in a code and your path will be lighted for around 15 minutes. Could this be the illuminating future for urban areas everywhere? We hope so. Post from: BlissTree Today's Best Blog: Enviralment (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3529748 Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:11 +0100 3529748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3487281&cid=t_380413_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FCzJY1sIuCDU%2F Disposable diapers have been popular with moms and dads since the early 1960s. These days, however, with more and more people going “green,” cloth diapers may be the right choice for you and your baby. But even though it’s Earth Week, there are pros and cons to both disposable and cloth varieties: Image: istockphoto Disposable Diaper Pros Easy to use – no pins or fuss No washing – just throw them away Less leakage – snug and absorbent Disposable Diaper Cons More expensive than cloth Bad for the environment Harder to potty-train – babies can’t feel the wetness Cloth Diaper Pros Kinder to the environment Less diaper rash than with disposables Much cheaper – after the initial cost, you can use them for years on subsequent kids Cloth-diapered children ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3487281 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:33:04 +0100 3487281