Tag: Living
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11 Universal Truths in Nutrition That Are Actually Agreed On
There is a lot of controversy in nutrition. Sometimes it seems like people can’t agree on anything at all. But there are a few exceptions to this: some nutrition facts that aren’t controversial. Here are 11 universal truths in nutrition that people actually agree on. [caption id="attachment_330094" align="alignnone" width="500"]Photo courtesy of Shutterstock[/caption] 1. Artificial Trans…
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How You Might Be Investing in Monsanto’s Toxic Legacy Without Realizing It
Monsanto didn’t achieve $11.8 billion in sales and 404 facilities in 66 countries all on its own. The company is valued at $60 billion in the marketplace with 525 million shares outstanding, but the three largest mutual fund shareholders, Vanguard, Fidelity and State Street, own nearly 16 percent of Monsanto stock. By comparison, the seed giant’s CEO Hugh Grant…
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Tips to Green Your Wedding
Are you putting the final touches on a spring wedding or in the midst of planning a lovely summer celebration? Even if you are just starting to talk about your future with your special someone, you might already be thinking about how you can make your wedding day as sustainable and eco-friendly as possible. After…
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30% Jump in Autism Rates Brings Greater Urgency to Toxic Chemical Reform
Muriel is in her late 50s. She has intellectual disability, struggles to express herself and has trouble controlling impulses. Muriel is like many of the thousands of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) that The Arc’s 700 chapters serve every day. Not all persons with ASD will need our services like Muriel, but even for…
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Beyond ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ to a World Without Waste
As the field of environmental sustainability matures, so does its core concepts, goals and operating principals. For example, “reduce, reuse, recycle” has served as a guiding principle of sustainability work over the last several decades. While the three Rs remain an important theme, the conversation is beginning to shift. The very concept of “waste” is…