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Lindsay Coulter David Suzuki’s “Queen of Green” invites ladies to try eco-friendly feminine hygiene

From the Editor: From our Inbox to you…. :)

 

Photo: Have an eco-friendly period

A painful allergic reaction to tampons led aspiring fashion designer Madeleine Shaw to create reusable Lunapads. Here’s her wisdom on having a greener period. (Stop making that face.)
How are reusable cups and washable cloth pads better for the planet?
Twenty billion disposable pads, tampons, and applicators are dumped into landfills annually in North America. Each cloth pad or reusable cup replaces hundreds of disposables made from rayon, chlorine-bleached kraft pulp, plastics, waxes, perfumes (or fragrance), surfactants and a host of other chemical ingredients (which are not even disclosed on the box!).
Reusable products have never been associated with Toxic Shock Syndrome and are far less likely to cause irritation. The best and safest menstrual cups are made from silicone.

Are there health benefits to using a menstrual cup?
Tampons absorb essential vaginal moisture in addition to menstrual flow. This can cause painful dryness. Cups are non-absorbent and chemical-free.
Can anyone use a menstrual cup?
Menstrual cups can take getting used to. But most women who try them never go back to disposables. A small percentage of women experience difficulty due to their unique shape—if you have concerns, contact your health care provider.
How do you wash reusable cups and pads?
Follow the instructions that come with your cup—rinse and wash with an eco-friendly liquid soap. Silicone cups can be boiled briefly to sterilize between cycles.
Rinse or soak used pads in cold water; follow with a warm water wash with an eco-friendly detergent. Hang to dry (or machine dry).
Where can I find safer, eco-friendly period products?
London Drugs carries Lunapads in some stores. Also check with your local health food store, or shop online.
The cup retails for $35-$40 and pads cost $15-$20 each. Your purchase will pay for itself in a few months, and you’ll save thousands of dollars!
DYI-ers can make this basic envelope-style pad (PDF) or watch Madeleine’s how-to videos.

What is Pads4Girls?

Many girls in developing nations lack access to feminine hygiene products and stay home while menstruating. Pads4Girls provides washable pads and panties so girls can go to school every day and have a brighter future. Lunapads has supported over 2,000 girls in 15 countries with supplies that last for years!

Comment on this blog for a chance to win a DivaCup Kit with Lunapads mini pantyliners!

Congrats to our winners Lesley and Rebecca!
Is your period eco-friendly?

Sincerely,
Lindsay Coulter, Queen of Green

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Whitby residents: Do you have unanswered questions about your recycling and waste?

For Whitby Residents:

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Times have sure changed since I was a kid… getting rid of the rubbish in the house used to be a fairly simple chore… Now however, one needs to be organized regarding waste, some things can be recycled in some regions and some things can’t? Organics need to go in the green or organic bin, hazards waste needs to be disposed of correctly and then there is regular garbage…Taking out the garbage has a whole new meaning now…. 

The reason for the changes is well-known, it’s partly to protect our natural resources, and it’s a huge necessity as our “throw away” society continues to make mounds and mounds of garbage.. In the past it wasn’t such an issue because there was so much land, and fewer people buying tons of “stuff”, there was room for landfills… Now those landfills are filling up fast…. 

It’s in the best interest of everyone and the economy for us all to try and do our part regarding the waste we produce….Of course the best way to reduce waste is to be vigilant when we shop…but we also need to be aware of how we are disposing of our waste… 

For questions regarding your waste please feel free to connect with Katherine at the region of Durham Waste …. 

Thanks to Whitby This Week “Ask Katherine” Feb 23 Edition.

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Aries to Capricorn: Challenging and Rewarding dates for March 2012

Thanks to Llewellyn’s Astrological Calendar for 2012 the following are the challenging and rewarding days for each Zodiac sign for this month… :)

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REWARDING DAYS: 

ARIES: 22:23:24

TAURUS: 25:26

GEMINI: 1:27:28:29:

CANCER: 2:3:4:30:31

LEO: 5:6:

VIRGO: 7:8:

LIBRA: 9:10:

SCORPIO: 11:12:

SAGITTARUIS: 13:14:

CAPRICORN: 15:16:17:

CHALLENGING DAYS:

ARIES: 9:10:

TAURUS: 11:12:

GEMINI: 13:14:

CANCER: 15:16:17:

LEO: 18:19:

VIRGO: 20:21:

LIBRA: 22:23:24:

SCORPIO: 25:26:

SAGITTARIUS: 1:27:28:29:

CAPRICORN: 2:3:4:30:31

SGC Admin Events: Present and Upcoming, Moon Phase: Current Sun Sign:

Full Moon for April: April 6th

Our lovely lady becomes Full on April 6th 2012 in the sign of Libra: 

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Balance and harmony are the corner stones of Libra… She needs both to function well…. and she also needs to be surrounded by beauty… which makes this full moon a great time to finish up decorating projects or any creative project you may have on the go, it’s bound to turn out awesome… :) (creative refers to anything you “create” that makes you feel good) 

These few days may also be a good time to be around others and to enjoy the social scene,  which likely relates to Easter and Passover celebrations for many of us… The moon visit’s with Scorpio on the 7th at 11:18 am which can mean any full moon influences may take on a slightly Scorpio flavour on Saturday….watch for feelings of jealousy, and or becoming too intensely involved in one project your forget about the rest…. :) If you have a Scorpio moon or sun, you are advised to be aware of any excessive behaviour.  

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Sun Enters Pisces February 19 2012

The Sun moved into the sign of  Pisces on Monday February 18 2013. 

Pisces: Feminine, Mutable, Water: 

Pisces folk are compassionate and can have a habit of rescuing strays, (people and animals)… Feeling everything around you, (emotionally) it can be exhausting for you to spend too much time among crowds :) 

Spending time alone is good for you and should be encouraged as long as you don’t spend too much time in your “wonder land” … a place most Pisces’s know…. :)

You are encouraged to be aware of people who may take advantage of your kindness… use your strong psychic ability to sort the “wheat from the chaff” 

Thanks for caring guys…. 

Happy Birthday and good wishes sent out to: Nicole, Ron, *mum* *mum*, Linda, Beverly, Maureen and Dave… and to all you Pisces out there… :)