PCBs Still Affecting Our Health Decades Later
Although PCBs have been banned in the United States since 1979, a new study has found that higher levels of the toxin are associated with lower cognitive performance in seniors.
Go Green and Gorgeous with These Eco-Beauty Finds for Summer
Create a simple summer beauty routine with these multitasking, non-toxic natural beauty products, sampled at the most recent Environmental Defence Eco-Beauty Market.
Spring Cleaning the Non-Toxic Way
If spring cleaning is on your to-do list, you’ll want to make sure you’re not replacing dirt with chemical pollutants that are harmful to your health, as well as the environment.Here’s what you need to know to green and simplify your cleaning routine this Spring or at any time of the year.
David Suzuki Foundation Holds 30×30 Nature Challenge in May
The David Suzuki Foundation has launched the 30×30 Nature Challenge, a national campaign to encourage Canadians to spend time outside for 30 minutes a day for 30 days during May. Join in and reap the many benefits, including improved physical and mental health, reduced stress and mental fatigue, and a boost in creativity and vitality.
Dyeing Easter Eggs Naturally
Use the food in your kitchen to create colorful eggs this Easter. A fun eco-friendly project to do with your kids, or try it solo for its meditative benefits and the sheer creative joy of it!
BPA Substitute Also Disrupts Hormone Activity: New Study
Used in everything from currency to thermal receipt paper, the BPA substitute BPS also acts as an estrogen disruptor, say researchers, changing patterns of cell growth and death, as well as hormone release — and, like BPA, also does so at extremely low levels of exposure.
New Report Takes a Closer Look at Plastics and the Environment
A new report in the journal Reviews on Environmental Health is highlighting the negative environmental and health impacts of plastics, and looks towards the identification of safer, more sustainable replacement materials.
Green Holiday Gift Giving – The Inside Guide
The holiday season is well underway, and if you’re like the rest of us, you probably started out with the best of intentions to complete your holiday planning and shopping early (how’s that working out for you?). Fret not, there’s still time to get organized – and our Inside Guide to Green Holiday Gift Giving will show you how. We’ve included our best tips and lots of gift suggestions to help keep you stress-free and more sustainable on the inside, while staying true to your eco-friendly values and supporting a healthier planet.
12 Deserving Charities (Including Some You May Not Be Aware of) to Give to This Holiday Season
With more than 82,000 registered charities in Canada at last count, there is certainly no lack of good works to choose from when considering your year-end charitable donations. We’ve chosen a dozen “green” non-profits to highlight – including a few smaller ones we think deserve some extra attention – covering environmental protection, as well as preventative and integrative health care.
New Report Reveals Toxic Chemicals with Links to Cancer, Obesity and Birth Defects in Men’s Grooming Products
What’s in your bag? The environmental action organization Environmental Defence recently released The Manscape, a report which raises awareness about the toxic chemicals that affect men’s health in personal care products. The group is urging Health Canada to strengthen federal cosmetics regulations to protect consumers when it comes to toxins in personal care products.
