http://www.addisongreen.info Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:27:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/11/30/allergists-warn-home-fragrance-products-may-cause-respiratory-problems/ http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/11/30/allergists-warn-home-fragrance-products-may-cause-respiratory-problems/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:44:47 +0000 Tom Kessler http://www.addisongreen.info/?p=3518 It's easy to succumb to the promise of "clean" fresh-smelling air that comes with the use of air-fresheners and scented candles. But, as sales of home air fresheners and scented candles increase, so are respiratory problems in homes where these products are used, according to allergists.]]> It's easy to succumb to the promise of "clean" fresh-smelling air that comes with the use of air-fresheners and scented candles. But, as sales of home air fresheners and scented candles increase, so are respiratory problems in homes where these products are used, according to allergists.]]> http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/11/30/allergists-warn-home-fragrance-products-may-cause-respiratory-problems/feed/ 0 http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/08/22/when-thinking-about-packing-a-lunch-think-green/ http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/08/22/when-thinking-about-packing-a-lunch-think-green/#comments Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:27:24 +0000 Bill Sullivan http://www.addisongreen.info/?p=3310 The world is exploding with trash, and you can trace it to at least one source: Your lunch bag. What's in there? A couple ziploc plastic baggies? Some prepackaged snacks in little plastic containers? Cracker trays with their own throwaway plastic knives? Disposable fruit cups? Aluminum foil wrap? It's all destined for the trash bin at the end of the day. That's a lot of mining, oil refining and industrial processes devoted to stuff that's used for about 12 hours.]]> The world is exploding with trash, and you can trace it to at least one source: Your lunch bag. What's in there? A couple ziploc plastic baggies? Some prepackaged snacks in little plastic containers? Cracker trays with their own throwaway plastic knives? Disposable fruit cups? Aluminum foil wrap? It's all destined for the trash bin at the end of the day. That's a lot of mining, oil refining and industrial processes devoted to stuff that's used for about 12 hours.]]> http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/08/22/when-thinking-about-packing-a-lunch-think-green/feed/ 0 http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/11/03/six-things-to-know-before-you-pick-your-turkey/ http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/11/03/six-things-to-know-before-you-pick-your-turkey/#comments Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:53:54 +0000 Barbara Kessler http://www.nfglm.com/?p=3234 Organic certification by meeting government requirements for how their livestock is fed, kept and processed. But even though Organic turkeys must be fed organic grains and be allowed “exercise, (and) freedom of movement” -- that doesn't mean they had a fairytale existence. Organic doesn't equate to "humane." These birds may have never seen much sunlight or foraged for food like their ancestors.]]> Organic certification by meeting government requirements for how their livestock is fed, kept and processed. But even though Organic turkeys must be fed organic grains and be allowed “exercise, (and) freedom of movement” -- that doesn't mean they had a fairytale existence. Organic doesn't equate to "humane." These birds may have never seen much sunlight or foraged for food like their ancestors.]]> http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/11/03/six-things-to-know-before-you-pick-your-turkey/feed/ 0 http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/11/02/farm-animal-protection-group-urges-you-to-pass-the-turkey-this-thanksgiving/ http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/11/02/farm-animal-protection-group-urges-you-to-pass-the-turkey-this-thanksgiving/#comments Tue, 02 Nov 2010 13:46:24 +0000 Bill Sullivan http://www.addisongreen.info/?p=2433 With Thanksgiving just around the corner, families will be making plans to gather together, watch a little football, and sit down at the table to enjoy one of the year’s most anticipated and celebrated meals. Farm Sanctuary would ask all concerned to make one change: When planning that menu, take a pass on the turkey. Better yet, adopt one. The farm animal protection group has organized the annual Adopt-A-Turkey project since 1986. This year, talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is the official spokesperson. ]]> With Thanksgiving just around the corner, families will be making plans to gather together, watch a little football, and sit down at the table to enjoy one of the year’s most anticipated and celebrated meals. Farm Sanctuary would ask all concerned to make one change: When planning that menu, take a pass on the turkey. Better yet, adopt one. The farm animal protection group has organized the annual Adopt-A-Turkey project since 1986. This year, talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is the official spokesperson. ]]> http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/11/02/farm-animal-protection-group-urges-you-to-pass-the-turkey-this-thanksgiving/feed/ 0 http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/10/29/american-airlines-will-serve-eco-friendly-coffee/ http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/10/29/american-airlines-will-serve-eco-friendly-coffee/#comments Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:39:21 +0000 http://www.nfglm.com/?p=2974 From Green Right Now Reports American Airlines announced it will offer 100 percent Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee to its customers inflight beginning Nov. 1. The eco-friendly coffee will be provided by Java City, which uses a sustainably grown, Central American blend of 100 percent Arabica Beans.]]> From Green Right Now Reports American Airlines announced it will offer 100 percent Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee to its customers inflight beginning Nov. 1. The eco-friendly coffee will be provided by Java City, which uses a sustainably grown, Central American blend of 100 percent Arabica Beans.]]> http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/10/29/american-airlines-will-serve-eco-friendly-coffee/feed/ 0 http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/10/20/cdc-site-can-help-you-assess-environmental-hazards/ http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/10/20/cdc-site-can-help-you-assess-environmental-hazards/#comments Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:58:08 +0000 Bill Sullivan http://www.addisongreen.info/?p=2420 By Barbara Kessler For those who are frustrated by the vast dispersed array information on environmental threats to our health, a website assembled by the Centers for Disease Control may offer some relief. The National Environmental Health Public Tracking Network aims to help us connect to information about the environmental causes of disease, such as indoor and outdoor air pollution and chemicals that creep into our lives in the air, on food and household products or through job-related exposures. ]]> By Barbara Kessler For those who are frustrated by the vast dispersed array information on environmental threats to our health, a website assembled by the Centers for Disease Control may offer some relief. The National Environmental Health Public Tracking Network aims to help us connect to information about the environmental causes of disease, such as indoor and outdoor air pollution and chemicals that creep into our lives in the air, on food and household products or through job-related exposures. ]]> http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/10/20/cdc-site-can-help-you-assess-environmental-hazards/feed/ 0 http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/07/15/preserving-summer-fruits-can-be-a-sweet-deal/ http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/07/15/preserving-summer-fruits-can-be-a-sweet-deal/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:30:05 +0000 Bill Sullivan http://www.addisongreen.info/?p=1992 By Marlys McCurdy Summer and fall are the seasons of abundance. Fruits and vegetables abound in backyard gardens, farmer’s markets and stores. Sometimes, like when your own garden is peaking, and the farmer's markets are replete with everything from avocados to zucchini, that abundance can be overwhelming. Then it's time to preserve, freeze and can, so you can seize Mother Nature’s gifts while they are at their best.]]> By Marlys McCurdy Summer and fall are the seasons of abundance. Fruits and vegetables abound in backyard gardens, farmer’s markets and stores. Sometimes, like when your own garden is peaking, and the farmer's markets are replete with everything from avocados to zucchini, that abundance can be overwhelming. Then it's time to preserve, freeze and can, so you can seize Mother Nature’s gifts while they are at their best.]]> http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/07/15/preserving-summer-fruits-can-be-a-sweet-deal/feed/ 0 http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/05/07/simple-changes-can-help-reduce-cancer-risks/ http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/05/07/simple-changes-can-help-reduce-cancer-risks/#comments Fri, 07 May 2010 20:35:53 +0000 AGadmin http://www.addisongreen.info/?p=1708 President’s Cancer Panel, environmental toxins also play a significant and under-recognized role in cancer, causing “grievous harm” to untold numbers of people. Environmental Working Group’s own research has found that children are born “pre-polluted” with up to 200 industrial chemicals, pesticides and contaminants that have been found to cause cancer in lab studies or in people.]]> President’s Cancer Panel, environmental toxins also play a significant and under-recognized role in cancer, causing “grievous harm” to untold numbers of people. Environmental Working Group’s own research has found that children are born “pre-polluted” with up to 200 industrial chemicals, pesticides and contaminants that have been found to cause cancer in lab studies or in people.]]> http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/05/07/simple-changes-can-help-reduce-cancer-risks/feed/ 0