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Where’s the Chesco Health Dept. when people really need it?
According to Chester County Coroner Dr. Christina VandePol (download the Aug. 2 press release here), The Chester County Coroner’s Office is releasing data on drug overdose deaths in Chester County from January 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019. A total of 65 people have been confirmed to have died of a drug overdose during this…
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“Toxic Textiles”: fast fashion and its effects on the environment
Green America, an environmental organization, conducted a report exploring environmental initiatives in leading clothing stores. The report looked at 14 major apparel companies to see if they were addressing issues like chemical use and waste from clothing production. Based on their investigations, they had four major findings: Many companies had large commitments without concrete plans,…
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Get your multi-use produce bags at the Growers Market
From our friends at the West Chester Co-op, how to avoid consuming single-use plastic bags:
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Green Team organic gardening for kids
Starting to enjoy the fruits of their labors: Future zucchinis: Composting class (scraps from home kitchens protected from rodents by flat stones): Our gardeners with flourishing watermelon and zucchini plants:
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Why Plastic is bad
by Plastic-Free Please Action Group 1. Plastic does not go away. Only 9% of it is actually recycled (know your facts). Plastic cannot biodegrade; it breaks down into smaller and smaller pieces, which will end up in our food. 2. Plastic negatively affects our health. Toxic chemicals leach out of plastic and are found in…
