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A recent study by the Center for Environmental Research and Children's Health found that dry-erase markers commonly used in classrooms have toxic emissions that are "400 times higher than highlighters and washable markers....Read More

If you're trying to avoid GMO (genetically modified organisms) when shopping at the supermarket, keep in mind almost all fresh produce is considered non-GMO. But there are exceptions to this GMO-free/fresh produce rule. ...Read More

If you want a beanbag chair in your home, expandable polystyrene fill is not a very eco-friendly choice. It's the most common fill used for beanbag-style chairs, but it's not recyclable or biodegradable. Instead, buy an ...Read More

Myth busted: Uncooked rice doesn't kill birds. There's a mistaken belief that when birds eat uncooked rice, it swells in their body and eventually kills them. The truth is, the rice needs to be cooked to swell, and it ...Read More

Did you know that clothing hangers -- plastic, flocked and wooden -- are nearly impossible to recycle? It's because the plastic ones are made with mixed materials, and the wooden ones are coated and treated. If you find ...Read More

You might think that leaving your dog's waste to naturally decompose is better than bagging it up, but you're wrong. Just like human waste, pet waste is a pollutant that can cause serious environmental damage. The ...Read More