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How Companies Are Misleading Consumers About PLA Products: Why Natural Materials Like Silk and Compressed Vegetable Waste (Bagasse) Would Be Better
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Many suppliers and then companies are offering 100% compostable products that are actually made from nylon, polyester and PLA. These products are sold as biodegradable bamboo charcoal floss or bamboo charcoal bristle toothbrushes, but do not be fooled. These products are not made from 100% bamboo fiber and contain around 70% (likely more) nylon or PLA. I found this out when searching suppliers for a biodegradable and compostable floss. These suppliers mislead companies, who then mislead their customers as they are sitting on likely 1000s of fake compostable products. So, let's get into the PLA hype and why natural materials...
What are Natural Herbal Powder and Crystal Deodorants?
Natural Herbal Powder Deodorants aka Crystal Deodorants In today’s world of modern hygiene products, it’s not uncommon to see the shelves lined with a variety of chemical-based deodorants. However, one emerging alternative to traditional antiperspirants and deodorants are natural deodorants, which provide a natural way to keep your body odor at bay. Gaia Guy's Clean & Fresh Natural Herbal Powder Deodorant is a great alternative to traditional deodorants as it is free of chemicals and instead, utilizes natural herbs and minerals to provide deodorizing benefits. This article will discuss crystal deodorants, so you can see how they may benefit you...
The Carbon Cost of Email – How Does Sending Emails Leave a Carbon Footprint?
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It is hard to conceptualize or think about "How does sending emails leave a carbon footprint?", but let's take a look at this puzzling question.
From the server farms to the energy used in production and delivery, emails do indeed have a carbon footprint. We will be exploring the specifics about this carbon cost, including how much it is and what can be done to try and reduce it.
How Much Carbon Does an Email Produce?
How the Zero Waste Kitchen Kit Can Help You Live a More Sustainable Lifestyle
The Zero Waste Kitchen Kit by Gaia Guy can really help you live a more sustainable lifestyle. Let's see what's included and how these 19 items will having your journey to zero waste vaulting ahead. Fist off what do you get to unbox with your plastic-free kitchen set. In this Zero Waste Starter Kit you get: 1 Ergonomic Bamboo Pot Scrubber 1 Wood Handled Dish and Pot Washer w/ Hanging Cotton Loop 5 Single Layer Loofahs w/ Hanging Cotton Loop 10 Compostable Plant-based Sponges (5 White & 5 Yellow) 1 Bamboo Pot Scrubber or Round Soap Holder 1 Wood Soap or Sponge...
Copper For Fighting Odor-Causing Bacteria in Armpits?
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While googling benefits of copper I came across a "DIRTY HIPSTER ARMPIT TOOL" which is only a copper-plated tongue scraper at over $20. Not a pure copper tongue scraper like here on Gaia Guy for under $10. However, what really intrigued me was it being sold as an odor causing bacteria fighting and lymphatic drainage tool. Say what? 5 Reasons Why You Need A Copper Tongue Scraper OK so you may be able to use a copper tongue scraper to assist in that type of massage and it may have some benefit. Here's a quick video on that and you can google...