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The Story of Cosmetics
Annie Leonard and her friends at Free Range Studios, November 14, 2011
The Story of Cosmetics, released on July 21st, 2010, examines the pervasive use of toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo. Produced with Free Range Studios and hosted by Annie Leonard, the seven-minute film by The Story of Stuff Project reveals the implications for consumer and worker health and the environment, and outlines ways we can move the industry away from hazardous chemicals and towards safer alternatives.
Read More10 Tips for Growing an Eco-Friendly Garden
UME Eco-Health Times, July 12, 2010
If you like to garden chances are you are looking for ways to grow your plants and vegetables using environmentally friendly methods. Not only is it better for your health, it's gentler on the environment. Here are some steps you can take to become more eco-friendly and eco-healthy in the garden.
Read MoreEWG’s Guide to Reduce Cell Phone Radiation Exposure
The Environmental Working Group, September 14, 2009
Cell phones emit radiation to send voice and text messages between you and the other caller. Health risks aren’t confirmed, but some (not all) studies of frequent cell phone users suggest increased risks for brain and mouth tumors and children’s behavior problems. To be on the safe side, follow theses tips to reduce exposures.
Read MoreChildhood Vaccinations
Edda West, published in Alive, August 14, 2009
There are no mandatory vaccination laws in Canada. An unvaccinated child cannot be denied entry to a public school. And yet school officials and vaccine providers use the threat of exclusion from school to coerce parents into complying with the vaccine agenda–an agenda in which the number of “required” vaccines is increasing every year. Today, a child may be injected with over 40 doses of various vaccines by age six.
Read MoreLearn About the Many Benefits of Lauric Acid in Coconut Oil
Elizabeth Walling, published on NaturalNews.com, August 14, 2009
The benefits of coconut oil truly reach far and wide, but certain components of this tropical oil stand out for their valuable contribution to good health. Lauric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid found mainly in coconut oil, is one of these prized substances. Pure coconut oil contains about 50 percent lauric acid, and is the most abundant natural source of lauric acid available. Lauric acid exhibits antiviral, antimicrobial, antiprotozoal and antifungal properties. It acts by disrupting the lipid membranes in organisms like fungus, bacteria and viruses, thus destroying them.
Read MoreBottled Water. Do We Need It?
PM Architecture, July 22, 2009
Are you sure you know all the facts about bottled water? If you don't than lets just say you are in for a big surprise!
Read MoreConsumer group pushes J&J on chemicals in shampoo
The Associated Press By Linda A. Johnson, May 26, 2009
A coalition of health, environmental and consumer groups is demanding that health products giant Johnson & Johnson remove tiny amounts of two chemicals suspected of causing cancer from its Johnson's Baby Shampoo and other products....The chemicals in question are 1,4-dioxane, a byproduct of the manufacturing process, and the preservative formaldehyde, which is slowly released by a chemical called Quaternium-15 to kill bacteria. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 1,4-dioxane and formaldehyde both are probable human carcinogens; formaldehyde also is a skin, eye and respiratory irritant.
Read MoreTen Americans
The Environmental Working Group, January 12, 2009
We all know pollution and toxins are bad for you. But the Environmental Working Group has conducted perhaps the deepest analysis of this issue on the most vulnerable demographic on the planet. Some shocking information in one of the most entertaining presentations of the conference. Ken Cook speaking on the Health plenary at Tides' Momentum 2008. Part 1 of 3.
Read MoreWhich Everyday Household Items Contain Lead?
CityNews.ca Staff, December 5, 2008
Most of us know that lead is toxic and can do irreparable harm, especially to young children. But what often isn't known is which everyday products contain it. ... But it's not just a danger to children. Lead can make anyone sick, and it's found in common items like lipstick. In fact, 33% of lipsticks tested had unsafe levels of lead. "There's very strong links between lead and cancer. Lead is a known hormone disrupter," notes Rick Smith, Director, Environmental Defence. "Even very low levels over longer period of time can be a big problem."
Read MoreTeen Girls' Body Burden of Hormone-Altering Cosmetics Chemicals
The Environmental Working Group, September 24, 2008
Laboratory tests reveal adolescent girls across America are contaminated with chemicals commonly used in cosmetics and body care products. Environmental Working Group (EWG) detected 16 chemicals from 4 chemical families - phthalates, triclosan, parabens, and musks - in blood and urine samples from 20 teen girls aged 14-19. Studies link these chemicals to potential health effects including cancer and hormone disruption. These tests feature first-ever exposure data for parabens in teens, and indicate that young women are widely exposed to this common class of cosmetic preservatives, with 2 parabens, methylparaben and propylparaben, detected in every single girl tested.
Read MoreThe Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Good Morning America, August 6, 2008
Watch as ABC Good Morning America takes a trip with Captain Charles Moore, the founder of Algalita Marine Resources foundation, throught the North Pacific Ocean to witness what scientist have named The Great Pacific Garbage Patch. This increadable video will show you first hand what damage is being caused from our over use of plastics and what we can do to help prevent further damage from occuring.
Read MoreThe Story of Stuff
Youtube, August 1, 2008
This video illustrates the system that our purchases moves through. You will be shocked to realize that many of the items you buy could be costing a lot more than you thought.
Read MoreCancer Smart The Consumer Guide
Labour Environmental Alliance Society, September 1, 2007
CancerSmart 3.0 offers the latest research on carcinogens, reproductive toxins and endocrine-disrupting chemicals that are found in brand name household cleaning products, personal care products, plastic water bottles, pesticides and home maintenance products.
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