Sustainability Certification for Wood: FSC vs SFI
Wood and paper products can be certified as sustainable if they meet certain criteria. What do these certifications mean, and how do they differ?
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Not into Flushing Trees? Choose Recycled TP!
Thousands of trees are flushed or landfilled every day from the use of non-recycled toilet paper. We can help stop this with a simple choice!
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Is 100% Recycled as good as it sounds?
The label “100% Recycled” must mean a product is pretty green, right? Not necessarily. It’s all about the post-consumer content…
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Make your own reusable tissues
Here’s a simple and fast way to save trees and money!
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Hey Trader Joe’s, palm oil is not sweet!
Trader Joe’s uses conflict palm oil in many of their products. Read the labels, and let them know you care!
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Armpit Ecology!
Combatting BO is big business! Read on to learn about antiperspirants vs. natural deodorants…
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FDA Bans Harsh Antimicrobials: Here’s to Handmade Soap!
Many commercial soaps contain harsh antimicrobial chemicals that destroy our natural flora.
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Homemade Yogurt
Secrets for how to make thick creamy yogurt every time!
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Plantain Salve
How you can use a common yard “weed” to relieve itchy bug bites!
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Super tasty snack squares
Hi Friends! I have a great new recipe to share – a twist on the old snack balls that is super easy to make and has been getting rave reviews. These snacks leave out the protein powders and have a nice crunchy texture. I’ve made two basic...
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Cocoa production – an introduction!
Cocoa, a favorite food and ingredient in personal care items, is a product I use or consume pretty much every day. I’m a huge fan of dark chocolate, and I love using cocoa butter in soaps and lotions. Given the vast scales at which commercial...
READ MOREManada Conservancy plant and soap sale!
Just a reminder that the Manada Conservancy’s annual Native Plant Sale is this Saturday at Boro (Schaffner) Park in Hummelstown, PA. The sale will go from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature nice native plants and homemade soaps and lotions. All...
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