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Bad Bites: A Case For Organic Foods

Have you ever been amazed by the fact that the apples your bought from the supermarket 3 weeks ago still look fresh? Have you wondered why all the strawberries in the pack are so red, succulently perfect, and almost identical to their siblings? Thought about why a chicken drumstick is the size of your toddler’s [...]

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By administrator
Saturday, October 20th, 2012

The 515 Chemicals Women Put on Their Bodies Every Day

Shampoo, hairspray, nail varnish or deodorant: all these products that we use on a daily base can affect our health!   For this reason you should choose to use products that are: Paraben free, organic and not tested on animals… there are SO many of out there. Spare a thought the next time you purchase [...]

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By developer
Saturday, June 30th, 2012

The hidden island where all the Maldives waste goes

The Maldives are known as an unspoilt, paradise island destination for upmarket tourists but the BBC’s Simon Reeve has paid a visit to a part of the Maldives that tourists do not see – a huge island waste dump. He was accompanied by local conservationist Marie Saleem who explained how the country struggles with waste [...]

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By developer
Sunday, May 20th, 2012

The Dangers of MSG in our food

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer commonly added to Chinese food, canned vegetables, soups and processed foods. When added to our processed foods, MSG masks off flavors and makes the blandest and cheapest foods taste wonderful. Glutamic acid is a neurotransmitter that excites our neurons (not just in our tongues). This electrical charging of [...]

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By developer
Thursday, March 15th, 2012

Green Fingers: the FM world is looking at toxic-free, chemical-free alternatives

MYTH: Eco-friendly products are more expensive FACT: They can cut water and energy use by 20%, less solution means a reduction in product costs and their effectiveness means lowered labour costs Green is the new black in the FM world, with companies striving to implement environmentally friendly initiatives across the board. From microfiber technologies to [...]

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By Tatiana Antonelli Abella
Monday, September 19th, 2011