Mar 26, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Electronics has a big impact on both human health and the environment. Between large volumes of waste, hazardous chemical use, and the overuse of natural resources, electronic manufacturing can be a very environmentally unfriendly business. @Greenpeace’s ‘Guide to...
Mar 25, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Sleeping with your phone in your bed seems innocent enough, but some studies have linked the electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from our phones to certain cancers and memory impairment . On top of that, the blue light from screens can mess with sleep patterns. Distance is...
Mar 22, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Check out the link in bio to find one close to you! @traveler_surf_club . . .
Mar 21, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
It’s good to know eating organic actually works. It’s good for you and the environment! To help you at the grocery store, our favorite trick for prioritizing what organic produce to buy is LEAFY (kale, spinach, lettuce), BERRY (all the berries), SKINS...
Mar 20, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Dreaming of starting up a garden this year? Before you start planting, it’s a good idea to check if your soil is contaminated with lead. And if it is (or you’re not sure) bringing in new safe topsoil (6-12 inches) and creating raised beds is a good way to...
Mar 19, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
How about one that gives you food? Even if you don’t have a backyard, you can grow some vegetables and herbs on a windowsill inside. We found 9 veggies and herbs that are easy to grow inside and useful to have on hand. It’s a great way to cut down on food...
Mar 18, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Or if you even have enough space? Creating your own compost is a fool proof way to help fight climate change and we’re here to show you it’s easier than you think! There are so many different types of compost bins now, ranging from small indoor ones to...
Mar 14, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
What a headache right? Well we decode what GOTS, GOLS, Greenguard, Organic, Certi-Pur USA and more mean to make your shopping process a bit easier. Link in bio to find out more. . . .
Mar 14, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
And if it’s disrupting your sleep, then it’s really time to take action! White noise (or pink or brown noise! ) is a good way to dull the sounds that are waking you up. What other strategies do you use? . . .
