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Written by Amina Tariq, Four Green Steps
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Thursday, 17 May 2012 05:00 |
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 Numerous studies carried out over the years have indicated that the chemicals in our regular deodorants are linked to cancer in some way or another. For example, researchers from the University of Reeding carried out a recent study that found parabens (which are chemicals commonly found in deodorants) in 99% of the breast cancer patients involved in their study. The problem is that this study and others like it haven’t actually shown any conclusive evidence that proves that deodorants are playing a role in the increasing incidence of cancer. It’s a classic example of the correlation and causation problem – does finding parabens in cancer patients prove that those chemicals started the cancer in the first place, or is it just a coincidence that they’re there?
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Written by Four Green Steps
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Wednesday, 16 May 2012 00:00 |
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 Every Wednesday Four Green Steps will be featuring a different vendor from our green marketplace. If you have any questions you'd like us to ask about any of our vendors products or business, please email us at
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Organization Name: Purelygreat
Founder: Debbie Cohen
Year Founded: 2011
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Written by Michelle Reeves, Four Green Steps
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Tuesday, 15 May 2012 10:26 |
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 Julia Crawford is a third generation farmer who works and lives on the same land her grandfather bought in 1948 in Sumner, Texas. There has always been wheat, corn and soy growing there, but there has also always been interest from oil companies building pipelines. Until now, the Crawfords have always managed to persuade them to find a way around their land. But TransCanada’s revised Keystone XL pipeline, which would run from Alberta’s Tar Sands to the Gulf of Mexico, plans to go right through this farmer’s land.
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Written by Melanie Kozlan, Four Green Steps
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Monday, 14 May 2012 00:00 |
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 Some soup recipes take minutes to prepare and can be stored for leftovers to heat up later in the week! Here are some healthy choices for Meatless Monday or anytime you feel like a quick bowl:
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Written by Four Green Steps
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Friday, 11 May 2012 00:00 |
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 We've recently been so inspired from all of the yoga links we've seen on Pinterest that we feel extra-motivated to do yoga, and are also so excited for Spring. One of the best things about Spring is doing yoga outside, so that when you are doing the sun salutation you can actually salute the sun. What many don't realize is that while yoga tends to be regarded as a 'Green' fitness activity, often yoga equipment is not. Many yoga mats are made from PVC, or Polyvinyl Chloride - a pollutant not only known to emit toxins but a substance very difficult to recycle. We are so thankful our marketplace offers so many eco-friendly alternatives made from natural materials. Here are some of our favorite items, perfect for hot yoga, home yoga or anywhere you have room to pose yoga:
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Written by Four Green Steps
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Thursday, 10 May 2012 00:00 |
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 It’s summertime; why not try making this delicious ice cream for Mother’s day. We use mint and Oreos for a very refreshing treat, yes Oreos are vegan!
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Written by Four Green Steps
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Wednesday, 09 May 2012 00:00 |
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 Every Wednesday Four Green Steps will be featuring a different vendor from our green marketplace. If you have any questions you'd like us to ask about any of our vendors products or business, please email us at
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Organization Name: Solay Wellness Inc
Founder: Isabella Samovsky
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Written by Four Green Steps
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Tuesday, 08 May 2012 00:00 |
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 Running out of time (or money) to find the perfect Mother's Day gift? Instead of taking your mom for breakfast at an overcrowded restaurant or buying her a spa certificate she'll never use, try some of these green ideas she's guaranteed to love!
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Julia Crawford is a third generation farmer who works and lives on the same land her grandfather bought in 1948 in Sumner, Texas. There has always been wheat, corn and soy growing there, but there has also always been interest from oil companies building pipelines. Until now, the Crawfords have always managed to persuade them to find a way around their land. But TransCanada’s revised Keystone XL pipeline, which would run from Alberta’s Tar Sands to the Gulf of Mexico, plans to go right through this farmer’s land.
We've recently been so inspired from all of the yoga links we've seen on 
