Antibacterial Soap, Your Health, and the Environment
The Quick Facts: Experts recommend singing the “ABCs” song for effective hand-washing (20 seconds of vigorous washing with warm water). However, are we making the wrong choice to wash with?...
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The Quick Facts: The clothes dryer is the second biggest household user of electricity, after the refrigerator. Besides the impact on your utility bill, people spend money on fabric softeners and dryer...
View ArticleReduce Your Family’s Oil Consumption
The Quick Facts: Prior to the massive oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, most people probably did not think of how much oil they consume. It is projected that oil consumption in the United...
View ArticleHow Should You Wash Fruit and Veggies?
The Quick Facts: Unfortunately, the fruits and vegetables we eat every day contain pesticide residue and bacteria, even organic produce. It is recommended to wash produce before consuming. But, what is...
View ArticleBreathe It In: Fresh Air Does a Body (and Mind) Good
The Quick Facts: Families and individuals do not get outside for fresh air often enough, all year long. We spend time inside working, eating, sleeping, and playing. Meanwhile, experts say that there...
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