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February 13, 2019 - Issue 4566


Is It Time to Forget Facebook?

Is It Time to Forget Facebook?

February 13, 2019

Facebook has repeatedly been caught doing this, and it seems precious little is being done to correct these shortcomings. A personal attack on you could be just around the corner if Facebook's 'origins' are anything to go by, or a scammer runs rogue.

Why Cigarette Butts Are Still Among the Worst Forms of Pollution

cigarette butts

February 13, 2019

While they may appear to be biodegradable, cigarette butts contain plastics that take up to 10 years to decompose and rank as the top pollution item collected on beaches. I provide simple strategies to help protect our food and water supply.

Diapers, Menstrual Pads and Tampons Are Full of Toxic Chemicals

hygiene products

February 13, 2019

Women using tampons have 7.5 years’ exposure to toxins responsible for significant health damage. By switching to organic cotton diapers, sanitary pads and tampons, you can significantly reduce exposure to toxins found to accumulate in your body.