Posts Tagged ‘consumer choice’
Monday, July 21st, 2008
Jasmine, an african grey parrot, has skin allergies due to perfumes, strong cleaning products and pollution. Photos showing where the two of us spend our summer days up the mountains in fresh air.
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Tags: African Grey, allergies, chemical irritation, cleaning agents, consumer awareness, consumer choice, fabric softeners, Jasmine, laundry detergent, Parrot, pollution, respiratory difficulties, skin irritation, toxic fumes
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Friday, November 16th, 2007
The importance of being well-informed about products we buy and use. The power of consumer choice.
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Tags: air fresheners, allergies, asthma, cleaning agents, consumer awareness, consumer choice, flame retardants, flexible plastic, furniture cleaners, glass cleaners, household cleaning agents, housework, pthalates
Posted by DweezelJazz in Allergies and Asthma, Topics For Thought | Comments Off
Tuesday, August 21st, 2007
Scientists state that about one-third of organic substances in commercial use need re-testing for possible toxicity to human and environmental health.
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Tags: allergies, asthma, consumer awareness, consumer choice, high Koa, insecticides, low Kow, lung damage, office printers, particulates, pollution, poor lung function, respiratory illness, toxic substances
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Wednesday, August 1st, 2007
What we can do to help improve the environment and reduce our carbon footprint, having fun at the same time.
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Tags: avoid using unnecessary electrical appliances, community volunteering, consumer choice, environment, exert consumer choice, importance of individual, improving environment, low-energy light bulbs, non-toxic cleaning agents, outdoor patio heaters, reusable bags, unplugging remote controls
Posted by DweezelJazz in Environment and Society, Topics For Thought | Comments Off
Monday, July 2nd, 2007
Discussing several news articles about chemical sensitivity and a new EU chemicals law known as REACH. The new law demonstrates how little legislation and scientific knowledge is available regarding the chemicals used in our society today. Importance of consumer awareness and choice.
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Tags: allergies, asthma, chemical sensitivity, consumer action, consumer choice, EU chemicals law, Healthy House, Janice's, multiple chemical sensitivity, REACH
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