tag:www.naturalaz.com,2005:/categories/in-print?page=143In-Print | Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona Page 143Healthy Living Healthy Planet2021-03-31T13:52:36-07:00urn:uuid:2ea278ed-ac76-49ff-82e6-1526b52651d42020-03-25T10:33:33-07:002021-03-31T13:52:36-07:00Plastics Adios: Mexicans Return to Old Ways After Ban2020-03-31 06:30:00 -0700Rachael OppyA new law bans popular plastic bags in the Mexican capital, as well as handing out plastic straws, spoons, coffee capsules and other single-use items by 2021.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ea8dab6e-1183-4834-bdfb-b3036e5158272020-03-25T11:42:23-07:002021-03-31T13:52:26-07:00Cool Solution: Biodegradable Cooler Keeps Food Cold and Dry2020-03-31 06:30:00 -0700Rachael OppyIgloo has introduced a new, biodegradable cooler made out of paraffin wax and recycled tree pulp called Recool.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c4fa8d08-c2aa-48ed-a348-9290b4999f6a2020-03-25T12:54:58-07:002021-03-31T13:52:14-07:00Hot Spots: Climate Change City Index for 20502020-03-31 06:30:00 -0700Rachael OppyTemperature changes, water shortages and rising sea levels will impact some of the world’s most populous cities during the next 30 years.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:18c94a7a-5630-432c-b65d-efc389a528352020-03-25T14:38:24-07:002021-03-31T13:52:01-07:00Roundup Redux: Organic Standards Clarified for Hydroponics2020-03-31 06:30:00 -0700Rachael OppyThe USDA has closed a loophole that allowed farmers to spray soil with Monsanto’s glysophate to clear weeds prior to building a “certified organics” hydroponics greenhouse.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b93a9843-439b-4844-afe9-764f75e7b9752020-03-25T14:43:22-07:002021-04-30T14:15:49-07:00Nutty News: Eco-Sunscreen Made from Cashew Shells2020-03-31 06:30:00 -0700Rachael OppyA “green” sunscreen has been synthesized from discarded cashew-nut shells, providing good UVA and UVB absorbance, which can protect from harmful rays from the sun.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e4887367-2e4c-4350-b1b1-16a1eeaa5b952020-03-25T14:49:22-07:002021-04-30T14:14:32-07:00Unsafe Sipping: Widespread Drinking Water Contamination Found2020-03-31 06:30:00 -0700Rachael OppyThe Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found contamination of U.S. drinking water with manmade “forever chemicals” to be much worse than estimated.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:35034664-04d4-40e3-8789-ea41b446392c2020-03-25T15:07:42-07:002022-03-31T08:03:17-07:00Think Outside the House: Expanding Spring Cleaning2020-03-31 06:30:00 -0700Rachael OppyBefore summer heat sets in, here are ways to expand spring green cleaning to the exterior of the house, yard and car.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3b352a5b-1f01-4e90-8506-29c31f753e8e2020-03-25T16:36:06-07:002021-07-07T10:25:10-07:00Planet Rescue: Grassroots Strategies Combat Climate Crisis2020-03-31 06:30:00 -0700Julie MarshallAround the globe, green activists of all ages are taking unified action to protect our planet against climate change with resolve, passion, and creativity.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5c8ab2ea-3be6-48c5-87e3-0c63689409762020-03-26T12:59:09-07:002022-03-31T08:03:16-07:00Climate Warriors Unite: A Call to Action2020-03-31 06:30:00 -0700Sandra YeyatiAwakened by personal concerns and ignited by emerging role models like Greta Thunberg, activists of all ages are learning how to become effective climate change warriors.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:487e383a-3190-4847-ad52-0f58fbf113262020-03-26T14:14:03-07:002022-03-31T08:03:15-07:00Flower Power: Botanical Libations Pack Healthy Punch2020-03-31 06:30:00 -0700April ThompsonHow to take flowers and other budding botanical elements to create flavorful beverages, including drink recipes using Ayurvedic herbs, dandelions, rose petals and more.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>