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"Green" Coffee: Choosing wisely before drinking deeply.

As parents we set an example for our children in the consumer choices we make. Consider choosing wisely and benefiting your health, the environment and future generations by choosing to drink only fair trade certified, organic and shade-grown coffee. Even better, consider giving business only to those roasters and retailers that offer 100% of their beans as 100% fair trade certified, organic and shade-grown. This article provides information on what it means to be fair trade certified, organic and/or shade-grown, and discusses what "popular" retailers and roasters offer.

Much Ado About Wetlands.

The U.S. Supreme Court's latest decision regarding the environment, Rapanos v. United States, focused on wetlands protection. The case presented the Court with an opportunity to clarify what many believe to be ambiguous wording in the federal Clean Water Act and to draw clear lines as to what wetlands are protected under federal law. The decision that the Court handed down could have made it easier for environmentalists to preserve wetlands; it also could have made it much harder. Thus far, the Rapanos decision has been most noted for the lack of clarity provided. This article discusses the case, the Court's findings, and what it means for us all.

Candle Safety: More Than Just Getting Burned.

Candles that are made with lead-cored wicks and burned indoors can exposure your family and kids to lead. This article discusses the risks associated with burning candles with lead-cored wicks and what steps you can take to reduce your family's exposure to lead from these sources.

Green Parenting: Easy Steps to Raising an Environmental Steward.

Raising an environmental steward is easier than you think: lead by example; get the kids outside; garden with them; compost with them; recycle with them; engage them in unique craft projects; and purchase educational or interactive environmentally-themed books and gifts. This article provides suggestions on how to easily influence your children to be environmental stewards.

ACTIVITIES TO ENCOURAGE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP IN KIDS THIS WINTER

Crafts, books, websites and tracking butterflies!

Something Fishy: The challenge of balancing the nutritional value of fish with the risk of contaminant exposure and environmental costs.

A special contributor to Real Mama, Inc. discusses the benefits of eating fish and how to most wisely choose fish for consumption in order to maximize health benefits and limit environmental costs.

The Mercury Menace: How to make your home and our planet safer.

For several years the EPA and the FDA have warned us of the many adverse health effects associated with mercury exposure. Many common household products contain mercury and require special disposal. This article advises consumers as to familiar household items that may contain mercury and how to dispose of them properly.

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