7/16/13

One of the hazards of driving on roads and highways is the unexpected wild animal darting in front of you. According to the Humane Society of the United States, wildlife is more likely to be found on roads at dawn, dusk and in the first few hours of darkness, so be more cautious during those times. And when there are roads bordered by woods or fields, be even more cautious: Wild animals that cross are likely to have young animals trailing them. Finally, lower your dashboard lights slightly: It will help you see the reflection of your headlights in animals' eyes more clearly.

7/15/13

We all know that sunscreen is an important product to use to protect our skin from harmful UV rays, but not all are created equal. According to Stacie Stukin, a managing partner at Dr. Robin, the company that creates chemical-free sunscreens for kids, you should always look for ones with titanium or zinc as their broad-spectrum protection active ingredient. They are gentle and nontoxic for the skin, and are also very effective in blocking harmful UV rays. And an added eco-bonus: They are safe to wear in the ocean because they don't harm delicate coral reefs.

6/23/13

A typical compact fluorescent light bulb can be turned on and off about 7,000 times in lifetime, which makes them the perfect choice for light fixtures that are left on for extended periods of time. For light fixtures run by motion detectors or for areas of the home where you turn the light on and off several times, like a walk-in closet, avoid using CFLs. Since those lights will be activated several times a day for short periods of time, this will shorten the life span of the CFL.