All Entries Tagged With: "the edge"
Surrounding Children With Safe Products
Our Children are faced everyday with all sorts of products that are not healthy for their growth and development. Most adults do not think about the materials or chemicals toys, cups, clothes or cleaners are made of. These items are bought out of convenience and most of the time love but what they are made of does not go into account. Here are some items to think about:
How to Spend Your Summer Vacation
Summertime is finally upon us and like a splash of cool water on your face during a humid Miami afternoon, your monthly EDGE newsletter article is here to make your life easier. This month, the column focuses on planet-friendly (and wallet-friendly!) ways to utilize those much-needed vacation days. Following these steps, you’ll reduce your carbon footprint, save money on transportation, and set a good example for your kids!
Oil Spill: The EDGE on 93 Rock Work Force
Check out The EDGE’s own Priya Nembhard, on 93 Rock Work Force and her take on the Oil Spill.
Why The Oil Spill May Be The Biggest Challenge This Decade
The Exxon-Valdez disaster occurred in March of 1989 and spilled 10.8 million gallons of oil into the Pacific Ocean, damaging the ecosystem and fishing industries in the process. The entire tragedy lost Exxon $2billion in cleanup costs. Effects on sea life and biological diversity in the Pacific are felt even now more than 20 years later. The Exxon-Valdez disaster was hailed as the greatest human-induced environmental catastrophe ever.
