Articles related to "Chemical"
SRW Tip#11: Dispose of Old Rose Chemicals & Check Expiration Dates
• garden chemicals • disposal • expiry • expiration dates • biological controls
• garden chemicals • disposal • expiry • expiration dates • biological controls
Chemical Websites
A list of several useful science and chemistry orientated websites organised into different groups
• internet • chemistry websites • fun websites • educational websites • news websites
A list of several useful science and chemistry orientated websites organised into different groups
• internet • chemistry websites • fun websites • educational websites • news websites
Keep Toxic Chemicals Out Of Trash
Dispose of your old medications and household chemicals carefully to prevent them from entering the environment or our own food systems.
• garbage • pharmaceuticals • environmental contamination • pollution • water contamination
Dispose of your old medications and household chemicals carefully to prevent them from entering the environment or our own food systems.
• garbage • pharmaceuticals • environmental contamination • pollution • water contamination
No Chemical No Animal Testing Soap
Castile Soap, made from olive oil, was equated with luxury. Spain exported this sought-after product across Europe, and today olive-oil soap is made in southern Spain.
• natural soaps • allergy-free soaps • olive oil soaps • hand-made pure soap • natural unfragranced sopas
Castile Soap, made from olive oil, was equated with luxury. Spain exported this sought-after product across Europe, and today olive-oil soap is made in southern Spain.
• natural soaps • allergy-free soaps • olive oil soaps • hand-made pure soap • natural unfragranced sopas
Rates of Chemical Reactions
An overview of the important discipline of kinetics - the study of how fast chemical reactions go, what conditions affect these rates and why.
• explosion • rate of reaction • collision theory • kinetic • speed
An overview of the important discipline of kinetics - the study of how fast chemical reactions go, what conditions affect these rates and why.
• explosion • rate of reaction • collision theory • kinetic • speed
Water – The Chemical for Life
Water is polar and contains hydrogen bonds between its molecules which makes it indispensable for life
• water chemistry • hydrogen • oxygen • ice • steam
Water is polar and contains hydrogen bonds between its molecules which makes it indispensable for life
• water chemistry • hydrogen • oxygen • ice • steam
Zeolites – Chemicals for Cleaning
With applications in laundry detergents, nuclear power and hydrogen-powered vehicles, zeolites are chemicals of the future in the present
• molecular sieve • zeolite • environmentally friendly • clean chemicals • detergents
With applications in laundry detergents, nuclear power and hydrogen-powered vehicles, zeolites are chemicals of the future in the present
• molecular sieve • zeolite • environmentally friendly • clean chemicals • detergents
Autoimmunity and Chemical Exposure
Since World War II, synthetic chemical production has risen dramatically. How are these chemicals changing our health status?
• eviromental hazards • chemical exposure • thyroid • birth defects • heavy metals
Since World War II, synthetic chemical production has risen dramatically. How are these chemicals changing our health status?
• eviromental hazards • chemical exposure • thyroid • birth defects • heavy metals
Herbal Households: Natural Alternatives to Chemical Cleansers
Often when we consider herbs and their uses, we think in terms of medicinal, culinary, soothing to the skin or simply aromatic. What we’ve forgotten in our modern times is just how useful herbs were - and are - around the house! And a safer alternative to modern chemical cleansers as well. Here are just a few...
Often when we consider herbs and their uses, we think in terms of medicinal, culinary, soothing to the skin or simply aromatic. What we’ve forgotten in our modern times is just how useful herbs were - and are - around the house! And a safer alternative to modern chemical cleansers as well. Here are just a few...
Reducing Chemical Pollution in the Home
Chemical cleaners in the home are leading to the evolution of super bacteria, and may be more harmful to our health than previously thought.
• cleaner • chemical • engineering • detergent • disinfectant
Chemical cleaners in the home are leading to the evolution of super bacteria, and may be more harmful to our health than previously thought.
• cleaner • chemical • engineering • detergent • disinfectant
Benefits of Using Hair Relaxers
Black women with extremely curly hair have two options: to use a relaxer or stay natural. This article explores the pros and cons of both choices.
• relaxers • chemical relaxers • black hair care • hair care • natural hair
Black women with extremely curly hair have two options: to use a relaxer or stay natural. This article explores the pros and cons of both choices.
• relaxers • chemical relaxers • black hair care • hair care • natural hair
Birth Defects from Plastics
According to studies, chemicals from plastics are getting into women's bodies and a small percentage of their baby boys have genitals that are more feminine.
• plastics • phthalates • birth defects • small penis • malformed testicles
According to studies, chemicals from plastics are getting into women's bodies and a small percentage of their baby boys have genitals that are more feminine.
• plastics • phthalates • birth defects • small penis • malformed testicles
Carotenoids for Healing
Carotenoids are a type of bioflavinoid with potent antioxidant and immune enhancing properties.
• carotenoids • bioflavinoids • immune • system • phytochemicals
Carotenoids are a type of bioflavinoid with potent antioxidant and immune enhancing properties.
• carotenoids • bioflavinoids • immune • system • phytochemicals
Causes of ADHD
What causes ADHD? Is it nature or nurture. Let's look at some of the most common theories and see what researchers say.
• causes of adhd • adhd • add • hyperactive • impulsive
What causes ADHD? Is it nature or nurture. Let's look at some of the most common theories and see what researchers say.
• causes of adhd • adhd • add • hyperactive • impulsive
Environment and the Garden
Environmental pollution is a major hazard for everyone except maybe those who don't have chemical companies in their back yards. There has been an interesting trial here in Alabama that I'd like you to take note of. This article provides highlights as well as my own opinion regarding chemical companies. Please read.
• environmental pollution • pollution • chemicals • pesticides • organic
Environmental pollution is a major hazard for everyone except maybe those who don't have chemical companies in their back yards. There has been an interesting trial here in Alabama that I'd like you to take note of. This article provides highlights as well as my own opinion regarding chemical companies. Please read.
• environmental pollution • pollution • chemicals • pesticides • organic
Fragrance-Free Nation: What’s In My Perfume?
Once upon a time, fragrances were pure. These were created from "essential oils"-flower essences and other natural sources. These days, fragrances can contain toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde.
• polar organic compounds • fragrances of consumer products • formaldehyde • toxic chemicals in perfume • chemicals in perfume
Once upon a time, fragrances were pure. These were created from "essential oils"-flower essences and other natural sources. These days, fragrances can contain toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde.
• polar organic compounds • fragrances of consumer products • formaldehyde • toxic chemicals in perfume • chemicals in perfume
From Sewage Comes Wonderful Bugs
• perchloroethylene • dry cleaning chemicals • dehalococcoides ethenogenes strain 195 • microorganisms
• perchloroethylene • dry cleaning chemicals • dehalococcoides ethenogenes strain 195 • microorganisms
Gateway Drugs
Everyone has heard the term gateway drug, and for some it is an accepted theory, yet many still argue if it can be proven.
• marijuana • gateway drug • adolescent addiction • substance abuse article • cannabis
Everyone has heard the term gateway drug, and for some it is an accepted theory, yet many still argue if it can be proven.
• marijuana • gateway drug • adolescent addiction • substance abuse article • cannabis
Go Organic
Chemical toxins in our foods upset the body's balance and may cause serious health problems. Learn why choosing organic foods may help prevent health issues in the future
• organic • pesticides • chemicals • toxins • hormones
Chemical toxins in our foods upset the body's balance and may cause serious health problems. Learn why choosing organic foods may help prevent health issues in the future
• organic • pesticides • chemicals • toxins • hormones
Green Manure Crop Styles
Organic gardeners develop their gardens without the use of synthetic chemicals. Often green manures are used as an ecologically sustainable alternative.
• ecological sustainability • chemicals • organic • soils • fertility
Organic gardeners develop their gardens without the use of synthetic chemicals. Often green manures are used as an ecologically sustainable alternative.
• ecological sustainability • chemicals • organic • soils • fertility
Home made Insecticides 2
Following up on previous articles about the use of insecticides, here are some more of our home-made insecticide recipes that are safe to use. Send me that favourite recipe of yours that works for you.
• pesticides • insecticides • organic • home-made • chemicals
Following up on previous articles about the use of insecticides, here are some more of our home-made insecticide recipes that are safe to use. Send me that favourite recipe of yours that works for you.
• pesticides • insecticides • organic • home-made • chemicals
How to Spring-Clean the Green Way
How to spring clean this year the safe, green way using non-toxic natural household products. Most cleaning products contain toxins that are harmful to your health.
• how to spring clean the green way • cleaning with non-toxic natural household products • clean with safe products that do not harm your hea • make your own air freshner • avoid toxic chemicals in your home
How to spring clean this year the safe, green way using non-toxic natural household products. Most cleaning products contain toxins that are harmful to your health.
• how to spring clean the green way • cleaning with non-toxic natural household products • clean with safe products that do not harm your hea • make your own air freshner • avoid toxic chemicals in your home
Ignorance Is Not A Blessing
General discussion on our reactions to environmental issues.
• ignorance pollution environment issues electricity
General discussion on our reactions to environmental issues.
• ignorance pollution environment issues electricity
Intervention By Vernon E. Johnson
Book review of Vernon E. Johnson D.D.'s Intervention:A Step-by-Step Guide for Families and Friends of Chemically Dependent Persons
• intervention • substance abuse • chemical dependency • help • family
Book review of Vernon E. Johnson D.D.'s Intervention:A Step-by-Step Guide for Families and Friends of Chemically Dependent Persons
• intervention • substance abuse • chemical dependency • help • family
MASS PRODUCTION BLUES
Although mass production has noticeable benefits, there are pitfalls too. Let Linda show you what to look out for.
• mass production • suite 101 • green home • ecology • green
Although mass production has noticeable benefits, there are pitfalls too. Let Linda show you what to look out for.
• mass production • suite 101 • green home • ecology • green
Organic Foods and Pregnancy
Organic foods are one of the hottest trends in nutrition these days. What are benefits of eating organic food during pregnancy and it is worth the extra money?
• organic foods • organically-grown • pesticides • herbicides • conventional
Organic foods are one of the hottest trends in nutrition these days. What are benefits of eating organic food during pregnancy and it is worth the extra money?
• organic foods • organically-grown • pesticides • herbicides • conventional
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary rock formations are those which are formed by layer upon layer of sediment being laid down by natural forces. It is the stone in which history is hidden.
• geological classification • sedimentary rocks • lithification • strata layers • canyon erosion
Sedimentary rock formations are those which are formed by layer upon layer of sediment being laid down by natural forces. It is the stone in which history is hidden.
• geological classification • sedimentary rocks • lithification • strata layers • canyon erosion
Using Insecticides Part 1
Discussing the use of pesticides and herbicides and how we need to rationalise our way of thinking in how we use them.
• pesticides • insecticides • herbicides • home made • recipes
Discussing the use of pesticides and herbicides and how we need to rationalise our way of thinking in how we use them.
• pesticides • insecticides • herbicides • home made • recipes
Using Insecticides Part 2
continuing this important discussion on the use of pesticides in our society and the alternatives to chemicals.
• pesticides • insecticides • herbicides • home made • recipes
continuing this important discussion on the use of pesticides in our society and the alternatives to chemicals.
• pesticides • insecticides • herbicides • home made • recipes
What is a Pesticide?
To prevent, destroy, repel or mitigate any pest
• pesticide • chemical • biological • pests • insects
To prevent, destroy, repel or mitigate any pest
• pesticide • chemical • biological • pests • insects
Fragrance-Free Nation: Fragrance and Your Skin
You just put on your favorite perfume, and you're off to work. Will that perfume stay there-on your neck or arm, or does it have other places to go besides the air around you? Guess what? It's on its way to other areas in your body too- through your skin!
• perfume • skin • multiple chemical sensitivity syndrome • contact dermatitis • dermatology
You just put on your favorite perfume, and you're off to work. Will that perfume stay there-on your neck or arm, or does it have other places to go besides the air around you? Guess what? It's on its way to other areas in your body too- through your skin!
• perfume • skin • multiple chemical sensitivity syndrome • contact dermatitis • dermatology
Houseplants for clean air?
Can you use houseplants to clean your personal environment? I review a book that says you can and share my personal experience with houseplants.
• houseplants • air • pollution • detox • detoxing
Can you use houseplants to clean your personal environment? I review a book that says you can and share my personal experience with houseplants.
• houseplants • air • pollution • detox • detoxing
Iraq Caught in the Act? And Other Observations...
Iraq defies the UN and still manages to get caught with nerve gas on warheads. The evidence mounts to continue the embargo
• unscom • un • embargo • human rights • nerve gas
Iraq defies the UN and still manages to get caught with nerve gas on warheads. The evidence mounts to continue the embargo
• unscom • un • embargo • human rights • nerve gas
Sanitation and Safety: Part 7
Spoilage comes from the action of bacteria, yeasts, and molds on foods and from chemical changes within the food. The spoiled food, if eaten, is likely to cause illness. Spoil-age
• foreign substances • chemical hazards • metal hazards • food spoilage • food-borne illnesses
Spoilage comes from the action of bacteria, yeasts, and molds on foods and from chemical changes within the food. The spoiled food, if eaten, is likely to cause illness. Spoil-age
• foreign substances • chemical hazards • metal hazards • food spoilage • food-borne illnesses
Terrorism Among Us . . . . A Cause for Alarm Part II
• terrorism • counterterrorism • chemical • biological • nuclear
• terrorism • counterterrorism • chemical • biological • nuclear
Terrorism Among Us . . . A Cause for Alarm Part I
• terrorism • counterterrorism • chemical • biological • nuclear
• terrorism • counterterrorism • chemical • biological • nuclear
Terrorism Among Us . . . A Cause for Alarm Part III
• terrorism • chemical weapons • nuclear weapons • biological • us
• terrorism • chemical weapons • nuclear weapons • biological • us
Terrorism Among Us... A Cause for Alarm Part IV
• terrorism • chemical weapons • biological weapons • nuclear weapons • iraq
• terrorism • chemical weapons • biological weapons • nuclear weapons • iraq
Weapons Redux - More on Weapons of Mass Destruction
An update on the threat of weapons of mass destruction on the Middle East and world stability.
• chemical • biological • nuclear • mass destruction • weapon
An update on the threat of weapons of mass destruction on the Middle East and world stability.
• chemical • biological • nuclear • mass destruction • weapon
Who is Monsanto?
A look at Monsanto.
• monsanto • monsanto chemical company • industrial food production • seed • nutrasweet
A look at Monsanto.
• monsanto • monsanto chemical company • industrial food production • seed • nutrasweet
Why Our Food Rots II
Chemicals are not all bad. Some chemicals may be sitting on your table and have been used for years to preserve certain foods (sugar and salt).
• preservation • preserve • chemical • salt • sugar
Chemicals are not all bad. Some chemicals may be sitting on your table and have been used for years to preserve certain foods (sugar and salt).
• preservation • preserve • chemical • salt • sugar
Organic Fish Fertilizer Components
Long ago the American Indians would include whole fish in the garden when planting corn. They were on to something! Fish based fertilizers are a great organic alternative
• fish based fertilizer • kelp • organic fertilizers • macronutrients • micronutrients
Long ago the American Indians would include whole fish in the garden when planting corn. They were on to something! Fish based fertilizers are a great organic alternative
• fish based fertilizer • kelp • organic fertilizers • macronutrients • micronutrients
What Is an Enzyme Catalyst?
A cell's ability to carry out essential chemical reactions separates the animate from inanimate. Without these biological catalysts, life itself would not be possible.
• what is an enzyme • what is a catalyst • enzyme substrate complex • catalytic protein • denature enzyme
A cell's ability to carry out essential chemical reactions separates the animate from inanimate. Without these biological catalysts, life itself would not be possible.
• what is an enzyme • what is a catalyst • enzyme substrate complex • catalytic protein • denature enzyme
Causes of Yellow Leaves on Roses: Heat, Water and Salt Stress and Chemical or Soil Toxicity
First of a series of articles on the causes of yellow leaves.
• yellow leaves on roses • rose diseases • rose gardening problems • dead leaves on roses • growing healthy roses
First of a series of articles on the causes of yellow leaves.
• yellow leaves on roses • rose diseases • rose gardening problems • dead leaves on roses • growing healthy roses
An Inside Look at Emo Punk Music
Emo, or emotional punk rock music, has got itself a bad name. Go behind the preconceptions and discover the truth behind this popular teenage sensation.
• the history of emo • emotional • emo punk rock • emo indie music • my chemical romance
Emo, or emotional punk rock music, has got itself a bad name. Go behind the preconceptions and discover the truth behind this popular teenage sensation.
• the history of emo • emotional • emo punk rock • emo indie music • my chemical romance
An Introduction to Sensors
Electrical and mechanical sensors are widely used to characterize the performance and properties of components and systems, but are also found in household objects.
• types of sensors • uses for sensors • sensors used in testing • mechanical sensors • chemical sensors
Electrical and mechanical sensors are widely used to characterize the performance and properties of components and systems, but are also found in household objects.
• types of sensors • uses for sensors • sensors used in testing • mechanical sensors • chemical sensors
Buying Organic Food
It seems that everyone is talking about going green, and eating organically. So is it healthier?
• organic food • health effects organic • environment and organic • local farming • healthy
It seems that everyone is talking about going green, and eating organically. So is it healthier?
• organic food • health effects organic • environment and organic • local farming • healthy
Choosing Natural Beauty Products
Products claiming to be organic, herbal or botanical are all the rage, but how do you know if they are really safe. Educate yourself about natural, healthy alternatives.
• cosmetics • chemicals • natural • beauty products • olive oil
Products claiming to be organic, herbal or botanical are all the rage, but how do you know if they are really safe. Educate yourself about natural, healthy alternatives.
• cosmetics • chemicals • natural • beauty products • olive oil
Digital Prints vs Film Negatives
Digital processing techniques trace their roots to film darkroom practices. Manipulation of photographs is not new.
• digital darkroom • manipulating images in photoshop • print manipulation • chemical photograph printing • digital prints
Digital processing techniques trace their roots to film darkroom practices. Manipulation of photographs is not new.
• digital darkroom • manipulating images in photoshop • print manipulation • chemical photograph printing • digital prints