Posted by Courtney Hamilton in Health and the Environment
Earlier today Chicago Breaking News, the Huffington Post (and several others I am sure) reported that actor Jeremy Piven will be headed home from Broadway for a while-- due to "extreme mercury toxicity." Now, not even Piven's doctors (and he...continued→
Posted by Courtney Hamilton in Living Sustainably
Lately, as a good greenie, I’ve been obsessed with the BYO phenomenon. I bring my own bag, everywhere. I fantasize about bringing my own takeout container regularly. And everytime I see a disposable fork, spoon, or chopstick thrown onto...continued→
Posted by Courtney Hamilton in Living Sustainably
Today, states and cities across the US are increasingly confronted with the looming threat of water shortages. Last summer Georgia, Florida and Mississippi repeatedly faced ominous images of receding waterlines at local lakes and reservoirs. This year, summer has barely...continued→
Posted by Courtney Hamilton in Living Sustainably
Now I’m not a mom yet, and my mom lives on the west coast (leaving me pretty much off the hook when it comes to Mother’s Day) but that’s not to say that I don’t have plenty of ideas...continued→
Posted by Courtney Hamilton in Living Sustainably
Yesterday I was confronted with a question facing many shoppers today: should I buy the organic granny smith apple or should I buy the locally grown apple? Only to be honest the organic apple (Washington State) was “more local” than...continued→
Posted by Courtney Hamilton in Living Sustainably
During the winter I had this brilliant idea: sign up for a weekly delivery from an organic foods co-op of sorts and never have to walk through the snow with groceries ever again. The idea was great. Only there were...continued→
