http://AllGreenInfo.com Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:06:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Health, Home, Reference/Green 101Breathe in bleach for a few minutes, or even a few seconds, and something in your brain should communicate to your body (and vice versa) that that is dangerous for you. But why? That's my four-year old niece's favorite question and whether you're anything like her ... http://AllGreenInfo.com/a-dictionary-for-chemicals-and-their-dangers/ Green on CampusRemember the days when you wandered door to door, armed with a case of chocolate bars or a catalogue, donning your best smile to raise money for your school? Once in high school, did you donate to bake sales, participate in the auctions and attend the coffee ... http://AllGreenInfo.com/green-students-fundraising/ Local, NewsIt's not easy to obtain a the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum rating but that's just what Dr. Jason McMillan achieved with the construction of Mint Dental Works in Portland. His is the first dental office in the United States to earn such a distinction. It goes ... http://AllGreenInfo.com/portland-dental-office-scores-a-platinum-rating/ Aaah the housefly. They seem to be more prevalent that instance of year for me. It could be considering we keep the doors open a little too expanded when playing in the yard. Or perhaps it's that we are more prone to going away for a couple of days at ... http://AllGreenInfo.com/shoo-fly-rid-your-house-of-flies-naturally/ Peanut butter is one of those foods that one would think would be better to eat organic. In terms of general health, we've probably all heard by now that is better to avoid peanut butter varietys that contain hydrogenated oils, and to stick with those butters that are made of ... http://AllGreenInfo.com/organic-peanut-butter-is-it-safe/ On September 20th, 120 bicyclists will set off from New York City on a 320 mile five-day bike that will wind through New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland before finishing up in Washington DC at the steps of the Capitol. At stops along the way Brita Climate Ride 2008 will educate ... http://AllGreenInfo.com/brita-climate-ride-2008-coming-september-20th/ Environmental Working Group recently tested twenty mothers and their toddlers for the presence of toxic fire retardants, such as PBDEs, in their blood. They found that the young children had three times as much of these hormone-disrupting chemicals in their blood as their mothers. The children were plus found to ... http://AllGreenInfo.com/pbdes-wash-small-kids-hands-frequently-to-lower-ingestion/ Elsa Amiss lives on the Higher Hingle Farm with her parents and siblings. After watching her parents sell by 100 organic ducks a week, Elsa decided to start her own business. She sells organic duck eggs to local markets and oversees the care of 300 ducks. She is England's youngest ... http://AllGreenInfo.com/free-range-farmer-only-ten-years-old/ New York Fashion Week is a huge event which tends to have a big impact on the environment. While fashion around the globe is slowly moving towards going green, many of the big designers have yet to catch. But that year, a few big names in the industry are taking ... http://AllGreenInfo.com/aveda-helps-fashion-week-go-green/ With nine of California's counties aly declared to be in a state of emergency as a outcome of two years of below-average rainfall, governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is pushing forward plans to set up the first 'water bank' in the state since the early 90's. Anticipating yet another dry winter in ... http://AllGreenInfo.com/california-considers-water-bank-to-combat-drought/