Purchasing from local small businesses gives you the satisfaction of knowing exactly where your dollars go, and many of the homegrown DC-area companies in this gift guide are on the cutting edge of sustainable manufacturing as well, which means buying their products over mass-produced items made far ... Read More about Gift Guide: Green, Local and Feel-Good Treats for the Whole Family
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New EWG Verified program helps consumers shop for safe products: Interview with EWG Researcher Nneka Leiba
The Environmental Working Group (EWG), which many readers already rely on for its tremendous Skin Deep Cosmetics Database, is rolling out a new program. Launched on October 27, EWG Verified: For Your Health will provide a new level of verification and allow qualifying products to display the EWG ... Read More about New EWG Verified program helps consumers shop for safe products: Interview with EWG Researcher Nneka Leiba
A weekend overflowing with health! November 13-15
Hold onto your hats, because this weekend is full of special events you won’t be seeing again anytime soon in Metro DC! ... Read More about A weekend overflowing with health! November 13-15
How to celebrate a safe 4th of July
Independence Day brings lots of great activities but also lots of opportunities to come into contact with toxins. Pregnant women and parents with young children might want to pay some extra attention to the additional toxins their little ones are exposed to at this time of year. While no one likes a ... Read More about How to celebrate a safe 4th of July
Growing Green Schools inspires school gardens and nutrition programs
For anyone looking to start or expand a school gardening or nutrition program, the Growing Green Schools event at Fairlington Community Center was the place to be Monday afternoon. Aimed at providing parents and school staff in Arlington with the necessary resources to promote gardening and ... Read More about Growing Green Schools inspires school gardens and nutrition programs