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By: Maya Perry “Sustainable forestry involves a renewable cycle of harvesting what we plant,” says Mark Doumit, Washington Forest Protection Association. Working forests are now an important part of our landscape, because they support the economy and protect clean water while trees grow. It means...

By: Maya Perry School is out and kids are struck with boredom. To help keep your child’s Summer free from videogames and television programming, Summer break is the perfect time of year to explore creative new activities. It’s up to parents to introduce earth-friendly values in children, in hopes...

By: Maya Perry Manicures and pedicures are essential to keeping your hands healthy and in style. Some nail polish brands have nearly 30 chemicals all combined. These tough chemicals are not only bad for the environment, but also bad for you. They cause nails to become brittle and have harsh fumes...

By: Maya Perry Recently there has been a huge increase in the demand for natural and organic products, and toothpaste is no exception. Your oral health is more important than you might realize. Like other areas of the body, your mouth teems with bacteria; while mostly harmless. Your mouth is the...

By: Maya Perry Summer introduces not only the heat, but pest and termites. Most chemicals to rid these critters are toxic for our environment. I have some remedies to help preserve what we inhale when fighting off bugs. 1. Use red chili powder, paprika, cinnamon or dried peppermint at the point of...

By: Maya Perry Summer is all about enjoying the hot weather and vacations. We can also have a major impact on our environment. I have a listed some tips to enjoy the summer and care for our Earth. 1. Biking - eco-friendliest, releasing no gas or toxic pollutants and a great way to travel during...

By Maya Perry What if I said you could work out and wash clothes at the SAME time?! The Bike Washing Machine better known as BiWa combines two activities into one and it is eco-friendly. Riding a bike is a common exercise, while laundry is something that you might do on a regular basis or at least...

Khalid , Tove Lo , Brooks & Dunn , and Of Monsters and Men are all joining in on the celebration by calling out people that litter. They’re also committing to do 1THING to change their own habits and lessen their environmental impact.

By: Maya Perry If you are a cleaning freak like me, this blog is just for you. Many cleaning products have chemicals that we inhale while scrubbing our homes and office spaces. These chemicals are not good for our health or our environment. I have a few natural products to replace your current...

By: Maya Perry Summer is approaching, and all around the world families, youth groups, friends and everyone in between like to have fun in the sun. From beaches to outdoor events, we love to enjoy the fresh air, but in the midst of enjoyment we are damaging our precious skin follicles. Don’t let...