Many people are aware that chemical pesticides and herbicides used on crops are bad for human health and the environment, but relatively few people are aware that they can also make you gain weight. Many chemical pesticides and herbicides are known or suspected xenoestrogens. Xenoestrogens are a type of endocrine disruptor, a man-made substance that interferes…

I love the show Mad Men, because it gives a glimpse into the advertising industry and every stop they pull to get the public to buy a certain product. The lines advertisers use are, for the most part, heavily sugar coated at best and a downright lie at worst. Enter the new…

Created by Ana Arguezo, the Spice Versa concept is a hanging system that grows organic herbs right inside your own home. With its compact design, it doesn’t take up much space at all so it’s perfect for a small condo or apartment. The Spice-Versa hangs from a wall or ceiling and can grow up to 6 different kinds of herbs at once. It comes

Algosolar LLC, a farming research and design group, has announced the launch of Bioponica™ — a sustainable gardening system geared for homeowners, schools, restaurants and commercial growers. On November 20th, from 6pm until 12am, the company will begin a public displaying event for this innovative growing system. The 10′x4′ table, complete…

The craze of natural and organic shopping is now becoming more about moral obligation, as consumers are realizing the potential health and environmental benefits of going green. Traditional wines, for example, use grapes that are heavily sprayed down with synthetic, chemical-based pesticides and are grown in such fertilizers as well. The effects of these pesticides are far reaching, negatively influencing the environment and human health alike. First off, scientific testing has shown that chemical pesticides…