In a recent Consumer Report test, it was found that many packaged salad greens were not as clean as their “pre-wash” or “triple-wash” label says. 208 containers were tests and over 39% of the samples had surpassed acceptable levels for coliforms, and over 23% exhibited unsafe levels of entercoccus.

ü Buy packaged foods (green or not) as far away from their expiration as possible.

ü Always choose fresh over processed

ü Make sure you wash your vegetables, regardless of what the label suggests. Regular rinsing won’t remove all the bacteria and dirt, but EcoDiscoveries’ Harvest Wash can limit your exposure to life-threatening bacterium, such as E.Coli. Harvest is formulated to remove dirt, waxes, chemicals, and other contaminants that you would otherwise be consuming.

Imagine this: You are walking down the cleaning aisle at your grocery store. There is a myriad of cleaners that claim to be “toxic-free”, or “blank-scented” or even the ever-so popular “anti-bacterial”. A typical unsuspecting consumer would fall into the claims and support bringing dangerous toxins into their homes and to their families.

Despite a New York law mandating that all manufactures must disclose every ingredient used to make their product, very few actually do. In fact, EarthJustice , an environmental law nonprofit group is suing a slew of major companies for refusing to comply with the law.  Next time you’re purchasing cleaning products, ask “What am I really bringing into my home?”

EcoDiscoveries has pioneered the green cleaning revolution and we continue to strive to protect friends, family, customers and Earth by developing eco-friendly products. These products never contain hazardous chemicals, or irritants. All of our products are derived from a plant surfactant, which reduces the amount of contaminants both in and out of our homes. Our products are fragrance free, chlorine free, and ammonia free. Rethink clean. Safe has an effective side.

A research study conducted at the University Of California Berkley School Of Public Health, concluded that children who were prenatally exposed to organophosphate pesticides yielded lower intelligence testing scores than children who were not. Urban populations were studied in addition to children who lived in the agricultural town of Salinas, CA.

Researchers state that it unusual to see such a consistency in different populations in the study, which cemented the significance of the study. Lead by Maryse Bouchard, the study consisted of 329 children who’s IQ score was tested at 7 years old. During pregnancy, the level of OP exposure was determined by measuring dialkyl phosphate (DAP) metabolites in the mother’s urine. This sample was obtained twice during the pregnancy, and regularly from the children after birth. Upon reaching seven years old, they were given the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children IV, which measures reasoning, processing speed, working memory and verbal comprehension.

For, every 10 fold increase of OP found in the urine, there was a five point decrease in IQ. Also, children with the highest level of exposure to OP averaged seven points lower than children who had the lowest level of exposure.

EcoDiscoveries Harvest™ is an all-natural blend of plant-derived ingredients, formulated to remove waxes, chemicals, soil and other contaminants and actually increases the shelf-life of your fresh food! Our unique formula washes away impurities, allowing the freshness of your produce and harvested fruits & veggies to be maintained-longer. All that’s left is the taste that nature intended.

• Preserves longevity of food items
• Patent-pending
• Plant-derived
• Odor-free
• Maintains freshness and leaves no taste
• Removes waxes and chemicals from foods
• Completely rinsable: leaves no residue

In a study done by the EPA, indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than that outside. Even in one of the smoggiest cities in the United States, the air inside Los Angeles homes is twice as polluted as the outdoor air. Since we spend 90% of our time inside, we should take some care in our air.

1. Stray away from toxic household cleaners. EcoDiscoveries’ Kitchen Cleaner contains natural emulsifiers that are powerful enough to blast through grease and are still safe around food and family.

2. Change your air filters frequently to avoid an accumulation of dust, and fix and leaks to avoid the formation of mold.

3. Avoid air fragrances which can aggravate allergies and worsen your air quality. Airzyme is free of hazardous and harsh chemicals, keeping your air toxic free. AirZyme® tackles odor molecules both in the air and on surfaces with natural enzymes, removing VOCs to improve your indoor air quality. The fragrance free formula is safe to use on all surfaces, around children and animals.

EcoDiscoveries Airzyme: Safe has a fresh side.

It seems that every day we turn on the news; there is a new report of an E.Coli outbreak. In Germany alone, this bacterium has sickened over 2,000 and claimed the lives of over 20. Just recently, a Virginian 2 year old girl died from this bacterial infection. Since June 1^st, there has been more than 10 reports of E.Coli infections in Tennessee. While the cause of the US outbreak is still unknown, it’s never too early to take precautions against this deadly bacterium. While refrigerating fresh meat, poultry, seafood, and dairy products and making sure that meat is fully cooked are all important, we should also be aware that most E coli infections come from contaminated produce which are often uncooked (i.e. sprouts, spinach, cucumbers, etc.)

When preparing foods, make sure that the fruits and vegetables thoroughly washed to avoid consuming harsh chemicals, dirt particles and deadly bacterium. EcoDiscoveries recently developed an all-natural fruit and vegetable wash (GRAS, off course) that removes chemicals, waxes, soil and will limit your exposure to E.Coli and other deadly bacterium, all while maintaining the freshness of food items. EcoDiscoveries’ Harvest Wash and Preservative is a plant derived wash and made with 100% GRAS ingredients that leaves our food cleans and fresh.

Not Just Another Vegetable Wash

EcoDiscoveries has developed an all-natural fruit and vegetable
wash which has preservation abilities not available among
vegetable washes in the retail market. The product contains only
natural ingredients which are GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe)
by the FDA.

Product Features

• Preserves longevity of food items
• Patent-pending
• Plant-derived
• Odor-free
• Maintains freshness and leaves no taste
• Removes waxes and chemicals from foods
• Completely rinsable: leaves no residue

Technical Information

EcoDiscoveries Harvest™ contains only natural, plant-based ingredients formulated to remove waxes, chemicals, soil and other contaminants. Its ingredients are comprised of filtered water, plant-derived surfactants, vegetable derived glycerin & inorganic mineral salts. One active ingredient includes a complex of bio-ingredients which are biologically active phytochemicals present in their natural state in certain fruit matter. The product is 100% organic, contains no known volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and contains only GRAS materials. EcoDiscoveries Harvest does not contain phenols, quaternary compounds, chloride (or chlorine dioxide), triclosan, terpenes, phosphates, or SLS (Sodium Laurel Sulphate).

Applications for Harvest

Spray product to cover fruits & vegetables completely. Wipe
away visible particles and rinse clean. For soaking, follow the
instructions illustrated below. 

For Washing

To Preserve Produce Using Harvest

Harvest Value

EcoDiscoveries Harvest is a unique, dual-purpose product that can improve the health of you and your family and help keep your produce fresh longer, saving more money too. Try EcoDiscoveries Harvest today & let us help you bring more fresh food to your table.  Visit www.ecodiscoveries.com today for ordering and information.

If you are looking for a natural alternative for mold stain removal, Moldzyme is a safe solution to protect your family from both the effects of harmful indoor molds like black mold (Aspergillus niger), as well as from exposure to traditional chlorine-based mold cleaning products. Moldzyme is tough enough to tackle a serious mold remediation project and basement/crawlspace/attic mold, but is also effective for simply removing mildew stains from your bathroom. When you have discovered mold in your home, it can be a real headache to find a solution that will get the mold GONE but allow you to breath easy knowing you have not compromised your indoor air quality to do so. Moldzyme is tough enough to devastate mold on almost any surface, but harmless for your family.

More and more of our Moldzyme users are taking advantage of the benefits of fogging with Moldzyme to combat mold spores and odors from the air. To make the job easier, we have created a do-it-yourself page (click on “how to”) for the process involved in fogging your affected area.  Also, try out our fogging calculator to find out how much Moldzyme you will need for your project.

By Kendra Wise

EcoDiscoveries – Eco Friendly Cleaners and More…

EcoDiscoveries is committed to helping provide a safe and clean environment for children to learn, grow and play. We strive to educate communities about the importance of using non-toxic alternatives in Schools, Daycares, Activity Centers or any place where children are present.

In our campaign to replace conventional cleaning chemicals with natural, non-toxic alternatives in schools, we ask for the support of teachers, administrators, government officials, parents and green advocates to help us educate our communities about the importance of keeping children’s environments free from chemical toxins.

If you are a parent and would like to find out more about how to get your child’s school to go green and use safe, non-toxic alternatives, please visit our parent help pages or contact: Kendra Wise

Raise money for your school, church, synagogue or other organization and encourage others to clean their world green!EcoDiscoveries is now offering custom fundraiser packages which will allow schools and organizations to raise money through the distribution of environmentally-friendly, non-toxic products. The green revolution is full-force – and what better way to raise money than by helping members of your community go green and use products that are better for their homes, families and Mother Earth.

In conducting fundraisers, organizations will be able to raise money by selling individual products or by selling all-in-one kits for cleaning the home. For more information about how you can start organizing a "green" fundraiser for your organization and to get pricing, packages and order forms, please contact:

Kendra Wise
Director of Public Relations
kwise@ecodiscoveries.com
678-222-0288

As part of our Greener Schools campaign, EcoDiscoveries has embraced an holistic approach by helping grow more organic schools gardens. Earth Week 2010, EcoDiscoveries partnered with Teach to Grow to build more organic school gardens and teach growing practices in the curriculum.

For more information on the T2G program visit: www.teachtogrow.org

Spring cleaning gets all the attention, but fall cleaning is the real chore. It’s back to school time and for some families that means a variety of messes.

Here are some tips for cleaning up and staying clean throughout the school year.

1. Make recycling easy. Food packing and drink cans will fly through your carpool. Offer separate bags for garbage and recycling. This is a great opportunity to eco-evangelize to the families in your neighborhood.

2. Why are so many school activities smelly? Athletic pads, lunch boxes, book bags, dormitories, and minivans are prime places for scholastic stench. AirZyme. It’s fragrance-free and safe for kids.

3. Out with the old and in with the new isn’t Earth friendly. Stop amassing crayons, glue-sticks, and other school supplies. Last year’s stuff can get a revitalization in a hip eco container. Decorated cookie tins can be customized to hold an amalgam of art supplies. If you need new, buy recycled and reclaimed materials.

4. Clean up a homework spot. Being still for study hour is hard enough. Having to wrestle a mess to get there is near impossible. Designate a table or desk for homework and keep it cleared of clutter. Egg cartons make great holders for clips and staples. Reuse glass jam jars for tacks and small items. Clear containers help kids find things faster. And cheaper when you don’t have to buy them!

Still too hot to cook inside, so keep your grill going!

If your family is tired of the traditional burgers and dogs, give them something seasonal and sensational like one of our EcoD lower-carbon recipes.

First, clean your grill with EcoDiscoveries Kitchen cleaner. Many of the meats that your family has enjoyed this summer leave greasy drippings. When you use an all natural cleaner, you’re protecting your food from petro-chemicals. Kitchen cleaner is tough enough to blast through greasy messes even if the grill is hot from sitting in the sun. Some cleaners aren’t stable when used on hot surfaces. Beware of cleaners that contain alcohol or strong solvents. They may ignite in summer heat. These products are NOT safe around food.

Next, expand your sources. Can you get fresh local produce from somewhere other than the super market? Many communities have farmer’s markets and CSAs. And be brave! Stop by road-side stands and haggle for the best deals on naturally farmed food. Neighbors often have more tomatoes than they can consume this time of year. Swap and co-op with your church, office, or play-group. Did your squash do well? Trade for okra!

Grilled Corn and Black Bean Tacos

4 ears sweet corn
16 oz can organic black beans, drained and rinsed
2 home grown tomatoes, diced
2 home grown red bell peppers (if you grow other peppers such as pablanos or cubanellas, those will work perfectly)
1/2 local cabbage (green or purple are both delicious)
1 cup grated carrot
olive oil
taco spice (equal parts sea salt, cumin, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, and onion powder)
juice of 1 lime

Cilantro Lime Cream (recipe follows)
whole wheat tortillas

Heat grill on high closed for 4 minutes to get the grates hot.
Slice cabbage into disks, leaving the root intact to hold the disk together. Brush each side with olive oil and sprinkle on taco spice. Place directly on the grill.

Remove husks from corn. Brush with olive oil then sprinkle taco spice over the ear. Place directly on the grill.

Wash the peppers and place directly on the grill — no oil or seasoning is needed.

Heat beans with 1 TB water and a sprinkle of taco spice in a sauce pot.

Turn veggies after 2 minutes to brown on all sides.

When veggies are grilled (about 4-6 minutes of cook time), cut corn from cob, seed and chop peppers, and rough chop the cabbage. Toss with black beans, grated carrot, diced tomato, and the juice of 1 lime. *cook’s tip* place the lime on the grill for 1 minute before juicing to release more juice

Serve on tortillas with Cilantro Lime Cream

1 cup sour cream
1 bunch cilantro, washed and chopped
juice of 2 limes
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

Whisk together and chill for 20 minutes to let flavors mingle. Can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.

This is a super healthy and cheap eco-meal. Local and home grown food is thrifty and good for the planet.