This post was originally published in The Huffington Post Although I live only a few short hours from New York City, a trip to New York this weekend just isn’t in the cards. I’ll be sticking close to Boston as thousands of people join forces for The People’s Climate March this Sunday, September 21st. It’s being dubbed the “largest climate…
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The Truth About Candy Sold in America
Wondering why the candy in America might seem just a bit brighter in color than it’s sweet cousin in Europe? The answer might surprise you. Many candy companies in the US use artificial food coloring for the candy they sell and distribute in the United States, but that same candy sold in Europe gets its…
The Problem with Pesticides in Our Yards
The smell of pesticides is in the air. Can you smell them? When spring hits in New England it hits hard. We always laugh because spring usually sticks around for a week or two and then we dive head first into the heat of summer. But for now it’s spring and we’re all enjoying sports and other…
Hey Walgreens, We Still Want Safer Products
Yesterday was a big day. Thousands of people across the nation asked Walgreens to get serious about toxic chemicals. I was one of the thousands. I went to my local Walgreens to ask them to Mind the Store. And this wasn’t my first visit to Walgreens asking that very same question. What is the Mind the Store Campaign?…
There is No Place for Hate
There is no place for hate. Ever. This isn’t your typical ‘green living’ story so I wasn’t sure there was a space for it on Groovy Green Livin. But there is. Green living encompasses so much. The umbrella is huge and in my opinion welcoming to all, regardless of where we fall on our green…
Hey Walgreens, It’s Time to Ditch the Toxic Products
Almost a year ago I went into our local Walgreens and asked them to take steps to remove toxic chemicals from the products they sell. Asking Walgreens to Mind the Store My visit to Walgreens was part of a larger movement coordinated by Safer Chemicals Healthy Families called Mind the Store. Together we were asking the nation’s…
Companies are Listening to You!
Companies are listening to you. I’ve been so inspired this week by all the change that’s taking place. Companies are listening and making needed changes. In most cases the changes are a step in the right direction, but there’s a long way to go. Nonetheless each small step has a big impact. CVS to Stop…