Archive for July, 2009

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In 2006, the American Dental Association released information that found fluoride to be a major cause for the rising numbers of tooth decay. Using fluoride containing oral care products can cause the development of the disease Fluorosis , which damages tooth enamel and breaks it down enabling faster decay. Unfortunately, many commercial manufactures of oral care have ignored the ADA’s findings and continue to create fluoride infused dental care products.

Read full article by Laura Jean Karr aat BrighHub’s Green Living Channel: Oral Care By Eco-DenT

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Getting great looking and healthy skin from organic skin care products isn’t just for the ladies. The Jack Black organic skin care line is just for men using a blend of science and nature to give men a fuss free organic skin care routine. Founded in 2000 by Curran Dandurand and Emily Daltion , the Jack Black line creators saw the need to give men the organic pampering that had been reserved primarily for women and children in the growing green movement.

Read the rest of this article through BrightHub’s Green Living Channel: Jack Black – Organic Skin Care for Men by Laura Jean Karr

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You can check out more great eco-comic themes from Peter Menice and Brad Gilchrist through their main web site at: www.greenhousecomics.com

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In this week’s edition of green reads, we are going to suggest a couple of green and eco-centered DVD’s as well.

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Many companies are looking to cash in on the global acceptance and importance of making the world a better place to be. Here’s a look at some major players in the global economy that have announced their investments for going green in the next few years.

• Hyundai plans to put $3.3 billion into developing eco-friendly cars and reducing carbon dioxide by 2013.
• Samsung has created an Eco-Management 2013 plan, under which it will spend $2.5 billion on energy efficiency.
• Nissan is putting 516.4 million to building and American facility that will make between 50,000 to 100,000 eco-friendly cars a year by 2012.
• Sony Ericsson to put millions into creating over a billion eco-friendly phones.

And these are just a few examples of the money going into the “green market”. One can only hope that the money going in will then help people secure more stable and higher paying jobs around the world.

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It’s mid July, the temperatures are rising and with August coming things are just going to get hotter. So, how do you keep your cool in the rising heat? By whipping up some no-cook fresh food that will keep the oven off, save energy and add to your overall health.

There are a variety of great places to get some online green recipes. Here we are going to take a look at the freshest ones available.

To Hot To Cook Meal Plan by GoodHousekeeping

To Hot to Cook Recipes

The Recipe Mom’s Food Ideas When Your to Hot to Cook

Fruits & Veggies’ Too Hot to Cook Meals

Allie, over at Allie’s Answers had a great idea and whipped up some home made non-cook Gazpacho. It’s light, fresh and healthy green goodness. Check out what she did at Two for One: Gazpacho Salad or Gazpacho Soup

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