Tag Archives: Sustainability

The Dirty Dozen Cheat Sheet

Heidi Kenney’s downloadable Dirty Dozen Cheat Sheet gives a quick at-a-glance look at whether or not to buy organic. There are some fruits and vegetables that have higher treatments with pesticides and this cheat shet will help you decide what … Continue reading

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Is It Organic If Its In Plastic?

I recently came across some organic lip balm that was packaged in plastic #5.  Some researchers think #5 plastic may leach substances that aren’t fit for human consumption. So if the contents are organic but are stored in a material … Continue reading

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Why Students Need to Be Informed about Our Looming Fiscal Crisis: The America’s Future Initiative

A thoughtful piece on getting the word out to college students about our national debt and the role of public colleges and universities in preparing the next generation of informed, engaged citizens for our democracy. The article, Why Students Need … Continue reading

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Why Tap Water is Better Than Bottled Water

Unless you live in parts of the US where mining or manufacturing has tainted your water supply, you don’t need to buy bottled water. The stuff should be outlawed and people who purchase it should be jailed. If you’re really … Continue reading

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Ed Kashi

I spent a VERY long time on this site. Amazing. From http://www.edkashi.com/: Ed Kashi is a photojournalist, filmmaker and educator dedicated to documenting the social and political issues that define our times. A sensitive eye and an intimate relationship to … Continue reading

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