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DIY: Halloween [Infographics]

October 8November 5Posted in DIY, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged cheap, costume, crafts, decor, diy, halloween, last minute, lazy, recycle, reuse, safety, save money, spend less, stop consumerism, upcycleLeave a comment

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Is artificial grass safe for kids?

August 24September 2Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged artificial grass, chemicals, fertiliser, garden, grass, Health, kids, low maintenance, natural, pesticide, rubber, safe, safety, syntheticLeave a comment

With lower maintenance and a higher playability than grass, artificial turf has become an increasingly popular feature in parks, playgrounds and schools around the world. However, in recent years there have been growing concerns about the detrimental effect that these synthetic surfaces may be having on children’s health, causing many parents to question how safe it is. So, exactly how safe is artificial grass, and should we be letting our kids play on it?

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The Ultimate Guide to Biking and Cycling [Infographic]

May 31June 1Posted in Exercise, HealthTagged benefits, bike, biking, copenhagen, Cycling, denmark, essentials, fixed-gear, gears, guide, hand signals, Health, hybrid, infographic, lingo, maintenance, mountain, race, road, safety, triathlon, ultimate, workoutLeave a comment

Illustration by Laura Culhane. Text by Sarah Koppelkam. Infographic by Greatist

A Sea Full of Trash – Tackling the Plastic Problem [Infographic]

December 12March 27Posted in Man & Nature, Sustainable GuideTagged avoid, beauty, bottle, clen-up, contamination, dishware, garbage, glass, grocery, help, infographic, items, location, materials, ocean, pacific, packaging, paradox, patch, plan, plastic, pollution, problem, products, recycled, reusable, safety, school, sea, supplies, synthetics, take part, throwaway, trash, utensils, waterways, workLeave a comment

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Beyond the landfills and trash heaps moldering in almost every town and city across the globe, manmade garbage has found its way into the natural landscape on a mind-boggling scale. It seems as though there are virtually no places left on Earth free of our rubbish. Junk can be found everywhere – from the bellies of animals and the tissues of our own bodies to the world’s vast oceans.

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The Importance & Benefits of Stretching + Examples

September 3September 3Posted in Exercise, HealthTagged basic, benefits, duration, examples, in bed, intensity, prevention, routine, safety, stretch, stretching, tips, type, yogaLeave a comment

As you age, your muscles tighten and range of motion in the joints can be minimized. This can put a damper on active lifestyles and even hinder day-to-day, normal motions. Tasks that used to be simple, such as zipping up a dress or reaching for a can off of the top shelf, now become extremely difficult. A regular stretching program can help lengthen your muscles and make daily living activities easier.

Everyone can learn to stretch, regardless of age or flexibility. Stretching should be a part of your daily routine, whether you exercise or not. There are simple stretches you can do while watching TV, on the computer, or getting ready for bed. If you are doing strength training exercises, stretch in between sets. It feels good and saves time from stretching at the end of the workout!