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The secret ingredient in your homemade jam may be coming from the lid
Sure, there's less BPA in use these days -- but, a reader asks Umbra, what about the plastics that replaced it in our cans and bottle tops?
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What should you think about when buying essential oils?
It takes tons of plants to make those little phials of essential oils, so the "how" really matters. Umbra offers a guide for the oil-concerned.
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Water cooler talk: Should our office ditch that big fat upside down jug?
Is that big jug a sensible way to achieve workday hydration? Or should we just be drinking from the tap? Umbra dives right in for an answer.
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Does it matter if my salad greens come in a bag or a box?
If you just can't deal with washing your lettuce yourself, is it better to go for a plastic bag or a plastic box? Umbra has a clear answer.
