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Organic ≠ non-toxic
When it comes to food, what certified organic label means is that a certain item has been grown without use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, growth hormones, antibiotics, sewage sludge, irradiation and is GMO-free. Unfortunately, buying organic produce doesn’t protect you from heavy metals. Heavy metals…
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Clean living, Climate change, Environment, Health, Plant-based, Sustainability, Sustainable fashion, Zero-waste
Sustainability ratings for mindful consumption
In my quest to become a better-informed and conscious consumer, I spent a lot of time researching companies and products each time I had to purchase something. Eventually, the nerdy analyst in me realised I needed a simple company and product ratings system. So I…
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How to help your “picky eaters” develop healthy eating habits for life
Almost every time we go to a restaurant, it’s irritatingly there: a few lines at the end of or in addition to the regular menu – a kids’ menu. As a rule, a selection of the least nutritious dishes ends up there: burgers (with fries, of…
Non-toxic steps
Costa Rica's first non-tox shop
