Green is not just a color. It’s a word you hear so much about these days, so much so that you almost get tired of hearing it! For me, it’s about a better quality of life for me and my family.

I’m not a “tree hugger”, but I am concerned about our personal environments (home, work, school). So many technological advances aimed at making things better, faster, etc., have been made in the last century that it’s hard to keep up sometimes, and that is precisely why I have this site.

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Fact: Over a century ago, the cancer rate was about 1 in 50. Today, 1 in 3 Americans will suffer with cancer, and the  rate is expected to soon reach 1 in 2! Cancer is the #2 killer of adults & the leading cause of death from disease in children. (Environmental Hazards to Children Public Affairs Pamphlets. 1981)

Fact: Since World War II, over 72,000 synthetic (man-made) chemicals have been produced, most of which we use in our homes. The typical American home now contains over SIXTY-THREE hazardous products that together contain hundreds of different chemicals. (World Resources Institute – 1994)

Fact: The incidence of autoimmune disorders such as Lupus, Fibromyalgia and Multiple Sclerosis are increasing annually.

Fact: The asthma rate has tripled in the last 20 years with nearly 30 million Americans currently afflicted (Indoor Air Quality-Consumer Federation of America 1997)

Concerned Yet? Consider This:

Women’s Cancer Risk: A study comparing women who work outside the home with those who work inside, found that the women who work inside the home have a 54% higher risk of developing cancer.   (International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate)

If the risk for grown women who have a measure of control over their environment is so high (54%, remember?) what is the risk for those children?

Together we can:

• Inform ourselves and others on the dangers around us that are considered commonplace
• Reform our way of thinking, cleaning, and managing our lives
• Transform our homes, schools and workplaces into healthier environments

So many factors influence our quality of life, and while I want to cover them all here, I simply do not have the time. So I will cover what I can, and give you links to the rest.

Your input is important to me. It helps me stay on track, brings new issues to table, and helps us as a generation to create a better world for our families to live in.

 

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