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Asthma

  • EcoDiscove...

    Chlorine bleach can cause asthma
    Greenopolis PartnerGreenopolis Founder

    The increase in asthma cases illustrates the relationship between the sensitivity of small children and the increased use of petrochemical and other toxic household products. Asthma is an all too common problem in children. EPA reports that since 1980, the biggest growth in asthma cases has been in children under five.Understanding the causes of asthma illustrates the direct relationship between indoor air quality and health. » read more

    Blog entry posted by EcoDiscove... 17 weeks 6 days ago
  • Great Green Clean-up
    Greenopolis PartnerGreenopolis Founder

    Environmental clean-up is for both the indoors and out. Pollution can be everywhere. We're a united front against petrochemicals!
    Managed by: EcoDiscove...
    Description: Environmental clean-up is for both the indoors and out. Pollution can be everywhere. We're a united front against petrochemicals! Let's talk about ways to clean up the insides of our homes, schools, cars, and offices that are safe for the rest of the world. Our homes are a sanctuary and so is our planet. There are tons of ways to clean them both up, I mean really scrub 'em. Clean inside doesn't mean polluted outside.   This group is for people who refuse to use aerosol oven cleaner, pour bleach on down the drain, and hate the smell of ammonia. We believe glass cleaner should not contain anti-freeze and a clean shower should not burn your eyes. We're radicals!     » read more
    Group posted by EcoDiscove... 27 weeks 1 day ago
  • William Fo...

    Thinking Green at Home

    Are we thinking green at home?

    Fact: An E.P.A. report stated that indoor pollution is one of the nations most important environmental problems.

    Fact: A House subcommittee asked N.I.O.S.H. to analyze 2,983 chemicals used in personal care products.---Here are the findings: 884 were found to be toxic. Of these 778 can cause acute toxicity, 146 can cause tumors, 218 can cause reproductive complications, 314 can cause biological mutation, and 376 can cause skin and eye irritations. » read more

    Forum topic posted by William Fo... 1 year 1 week ago

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