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What became of the 2010 Safe Cosmetics Act?
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Can you explain the 2010 Safe Cosmetics Act? What does it purport to do and has it been signed into law?…
Lead in reusable grocery bags
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I heard that some reusable bags contain lead. Is this a major health concern? Can’t these bags be made to avoid such…
Green Building-What Everyone Should Know
Green or “sustainable” building is the practice of keeping the protection of the environment above all other building considerations. This ideal of environmental concern in building new structures and improving…
The Benefits of Organic Cotton
When choosing clothing and home furnishings, you may want to look into purchasing natural cottons. Most people don’t worry about whether the material they buy is natural or not. However,…
U.S. air quality on the mend?
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Air quality across the United States has improved dramatically since 1970 when Congress passed the Clean Air Act in response to growing pollution problems…
Improve Your Health and Well-Being with an Air Purifier
Usually when you think about poor air quality you think of pollution outside. After all everyone knows that smog and other pollutants and various pollens and molds can cause health…