Articles Index
Can Vaccines Cause Autism in Children?
Is it true that toxins in some common childhood vaccines cause autism? Should parents consider not vaccinating their children to avoid the possibility of autism? Learn the facts.
Why is Eco-Fashion So Hot?
Top fashion designers from New York to California are creating innovative eco-fashion clothing designs using eco-friendly fabrics. Why is the new eco-fashion movement is setting trends from coast to coast?
Why is Chlorine Added to Tap Water?
Chlorine in tap water destroys many disease-causing bacteria that threaten human health, but it may lead to other health problems. Learn how you can benefit from chlorine while avoiding its potentially harmful effects.
Digital Music: Coming to a Landfill Near You
Digital music. Is it better for the environment to buy CDs or to download music to an i-Pod or MP3 player?
How to Recycle Different Types of Plastic
The confusion over what we can and cannot recycle continues to confound consumers. Plastics are especially troublesome, as different types of plastic require different processing to be reformulated and re-used as raw material. Some municipalities accept all types of plastic for recycling, while others only accept jugs, containers and bottles stamped with certain numbers. But what do the numbers really mean, and how can consumers learn the code?
Can Earth's Pristine Places Survive Survivor?
[i]Survivor[/i] is filmed in some of the world's most beautiful natural settings, but what kind of environmental impacts do the cast and crew leave behind after the cameras stop rolling? Does the popular TV program rate as high with environmentalists as it does with viewers?
Real Sponges or Artificial Sponges: Which is Better for the Environment?
A sponge is a sponge, right? Well, no. Some sponges are living organisms that have been harvested for centuries and used in the ways we know them best. Others are artificial replicas, made from wood pulp and other ingredients. Which is better for the environment?
Animal Advocates Pressure Canada to Ban Seal Hunting -- Again
Thousands of baby fur seals used to be clubbed and shot each year in Newfoundland. In the 1980s, Canada ended vessel-based seal hunting in response to economic pressure from European governments, but the government has Canadian government has reauthorized the winter seal hunts to help local fishermen.
Can You Recycle Your Toothbrush?
Recycle your toothbrush? Why not? Fifty million pounds of toothbrushes are tossed into U.S. landfills every year. Don't let yours be one of them. Several companies now offer eco-friendly products or programs that enable you to recycle or reuse your toothbrush.
Synthetic or Conventional Motor Oil: Which is Better for the Environment?
Is it better for the environment to use synthetic or conventional motor oil in your car's engine? Learn the pros and cons of both types of oil, and find out about promising research into plant-based alternatives.
What Does "Biodegradable" Claim Really Guarantee?
Many products claim to be biodegradable, but what does that label actually mean? With no legal definition for the term and no clear standards for enforcement, consumers have no guarantee that "biodegradable" products are good for the environment.