URBAN URBANEJan 1, 20177 minZero Waste Ambitions: An Interview with Murray Myers of Dallas Sanitation ServicesIf you live in Dallas you have probably heard that the City hopes to achieve Zero Waste by 2040. But what exactly is “zero waste” and how...
URBAN URBANEOct 1, 20162 minGlobal Handwashing Day is October 15thIf you've read my blog before, then you may recall that I've brought up the important issue of washing one's hands more than once. Many...
URBAN URBANEAug 1, 20162 minBook Review: Where the Germs Are: A Scientific Safari, by Nicholas BakalarWhere the Germs Are: A Scientific Safari is a fascinating exploration of the microflora and fauna that live in, on, and around us – most...
URBAN URBANEJun 1, 20162 minHome Safe Home: June is National Safety MonthHave you ever injured yourself and then blushed and thought, “Man, I can’t believe I did that!” If so, you’re not alone. It happens to...
URBAN URBANEMar 1, 20162 minNational Poison Prevention Week, March 20 - 26, 2016I know I just did a blog post about laundry packet poison prevention back in January, but since March 20 – 26 is National Poison...
URBAN URBANEFeb 1, 20163 minStrange bedfellowsPhoto by Gilles San Martin from Namur, Belgium (House dust mites Uploaded by Jacopo Werther) [CC BY-SA 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/l...