Articles by Judith Sambrailo

The ABC's Of Packing A No Waste Lunch
In the marketplace where the possibilities and combinations for No Waste Lunch products seem endless, it may seem a little overwhelming for first time or newer buyers of such products. Where to begin, what to choose, how much is too much, what is not enough? In the following paragraphs, I will cover a variety of different options for all ages and lifestyles.
Published 27Aug2011, viewed 76 times

Safe Sunscreens: Which Sunscreens To Avoid And Why
With summer quickly approaching, the days are getting longer and the suns' strength is increasing. With plans for hitting the beach and playing your favorite outdoor games comes the inevitable slathering on of sunscreen. But which sunscreen to use? There has been a lot of information put out in the recent year about the safety of sunscreens and if they are at all effective.
Published 27Jun2011, viewed 244 times

Organic Cotton: Why Reducing Pesticide Exposure Is Smart
Modern agriculture is intrinsically destructive to the environment. Chemicals used in pesticides and herbicides destroy the quality of soil and reduce arable land, and continue to pollute air and water long after the crops have been harvested. And they're often unnecessary.
Published 10Jul2011, viewed 145 times

The Plastic Bag Dilemma: Problems And Solutions For The Single Use Bag
Plastic bag bans are sweeping the country this year and gaining a lot of media attention. Already a number of US cities have adopted plastic bag bans including San Jose, CA, Telluride, CO, and Westport, CT, to name a few. Many states have plastic bag ban bills in legislation waiting to be voted on during this congressional session such as Massachusetts, Oregon and Indiana. There are many reasons to ban the single use plastic bag.
Published 11Jun2011, viewed 116 times

Plastic Bottle Facts
Bottled water is said to be safer than tap and is definitely more convenient, so what's the problem? Bottled water creates tons of trash. Each year, more than 26 billion bottles are thrown away (less then 15% are recycled) and 16.5 billion gallons of water are wasted to provide Americans with "convenient" access to water. The plastic from these bottles doesn't biodegrade - it's now a permanent part of our landfills.
Published 07Jun2011, viewed 295 times

Plastic By The Numbers: Which To Avoid And Why
Plastics make up 11.7 percent of U.S. waste and are among the least-recycled items. The manufacture of plastics can involve the emission of toxic substances into the atmosphere. And when plastics are incinerated, toxics such as lead and chlorine are released. Chemists have spun hundreds of kinds of plastics, but most common containers fall in one of seven categories.
Published 29May2011, viewed 154 times

Pack A No Waste Lunch For A Cleaner Planet, Healthier You
Packing a No Waste Lunch is healthy eco-friendly and more economical than buying prepared, to-go food. The average disposable "brown bag" lunch creates between 4-8 ounces of garbage everyday. That can add up to as much as 100 pounds per year! Not only do prepared and processed foods contain excess packaging, they are also up to 25% more expensive.
Published 10May2011, viewed 215 times

The Truth About BPA-Related Health Risks
After nearly forty years of use as a common industrial chemical, shocking and controversial health information concerning the chemical BPA found in baby bottles grabbed the attention of the media and parents around the world, unleashing a flurry of investigations into the health risks associated with this toxic chemical. The Center for Disease Control, scientists found BPA in the urine of nearly all of the people tested.
Published 01May2011, viewed 125 times

Consumer Alert: Food, Beverage And Personal Care Products Require No FDA Approval
While the Food & Drug Administration regulates products designed for personal consumption, the products we breathe in, absorb through our skin and those which we use to contain our food and beverages go completely unregulated. Blood tests show that most Americans' bodies carry a significant burden of pollution, including plastic softeners, flame retardants, pesticides and heavy metals.
Published 24Apr2011, viewed 141 times

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