<3 I don’t have a lot to say about my own journey towards veganism except to say I wish I’d done it sooner because less animals would have suffered if I had. I only went on a vegan diet because I was suffering myself, from food intolerance-based symptoms; it was a selfish decision but now that I’m awake to what’s happening to the animals and our planet, I won’t ever turn … [Read more...] about My Vegan Story
ASEHA: Template Letter for Low-Allergy Housing (QLD)
From ASEHA (Allergy, Sensitivity & Environmental Health Association Qld Inc) Template Letter for Applying for Low-Allergy in Queensland, Australia Letter for Doctors and other support people to assist people into the right kind of housing This should read: What is wrong Mr/Ms...............suffers with allergy and/or Multiple Chemical … [Read more...] about ASEHA: Template Letter for Low-Allergy Housing (QLD)
DuPont’s Worst Nightmare?
From The New York Times article, 'The Lawyer Who Became DuPont’s Worst Nightmare', written by Nathaniel Richjan. In Myths and Symbols class at Victoria University (VU), 2012, we discussed the meaning of a hero: in my book a hero is someone who stands up for those who don't have the power to stand up for themselves. Rob Bilott the corporate defence attorney, who … [Read more...] about DuPont’s Worst Nightmare?
KLM Plumbing
Meet Kale, our plumber for the project Build an Eco-Friendly, Allergy-free House. Kale has his own business, KLM Plumbing, based in the Bellarine/Surf Coast region of Victoria, Australia. (Sorry, my global friends, I don't think he can make it out your way across all those oceans to install your plumbing. But I do have some tips on how to find a plumber or tradesperson who is … [Read more...] about KLM Plumbing
Nebraska Football Coach Builds Safe House for Wife, Dee
The Journal Star has reported that Nebraska football coach Mike Riley is building his wife a safe home free from chemical irritants that physically impact on her health: '"My wife (Dee) is really having trouble with the chemical sensitivity," he said. "We moved stuff in there (the new house). But she can't live there. It burns. It starts out with a rash, sore throat, headache … [Read more...] about Nebraska Football Coach Builds Safe House for Wife, Dee