You’re at the gym every day, working hard, trying to get fit and healthy. You make sure you have a gym bag full of products to keep you going: water bottle, protein bars, deodorant, etc. But what if those products were making you unhealthy? Toxic Gym Products and How to Replace Them Protein Bars What’s…
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The time for ShiftCon is almost here! If you were not able to attend this year, there are still ways for you to participate, such as our Virtual 5K that will be taking place the same dates as ShiftCon – but virtually, so you can run (or walk!) wherever you are. Arnicare, our sponsor…
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Traditional Medicinals is thrilled to be part of the first annual ShiftCon conference, an event that – like us – values our collective ability to create a profound impact on the world around us. Traditional Medicinals is a pioneer and leading seller of organic and Fair Trade Certified™ wellness tea. Our company was founded in…
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ShiftCon is the first of it’s kind conference in many ways. One of those is our stance on everything being Non-GMO. That is one reason we are excited to announce Zevia as the official soda of ShiftCon 2014. Zevia was the first zero calorie soda sweetened with stevia and remains the leader in natural…
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GMO labeling is a big initiative right now, with several more states putting the measure on the ballot this November. What’s it all about? States are fighting for their right to make companies label whether or not their food contains genetically modified organisms, such as GMO corn, sugar, soy and more. GMO’s contain the same chemicals…
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ShiftCon is all about making the shift to a better world, and we’re very excited to announce Branch Basics as sponsor of ShiftCon2014. Branch Basics is a company founded by three women who found out first hand what happens when you remove toxins from your life. Their cleaning products were created out of…
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The science is clear: Kids today are sicker than they were a generation ago, and pesticides are part of the reason why. Throughout childhood, kids are exposed to pesticides on the food they eat and where they live, learn and play. Scientists have known for many years that children’s developing bodies are especially vulnerable to…
DetailsWe are happy to announce a trio of snack sponsors, Earthbound Farm, Horizon Organic, and Silk for ShiftCon 2014. Earthbound Farm has been offering up organic goodness for over 25 years. They are the largest grower of organic produce in the world. Their product line includes vegetables, salad mixes, fruit, snacks, and more. Like ShiftCon, Earthbound…
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The circumstances around GMO labeling are a frustrating place and will be so for a while. Colorado and Oregon have ballot propositions going to voters this fall, 3 states back East have passed labeling in legislative processes, but even with state’s recognizing this issue the implementation of labeling will not happen overnight. This panel…
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Plastic. It is everywhere you look and almost impossible to avoid. It is made from oil, which is a non-renewable resource. It actually takes more oil to recycle plastic than to make new plastic. It contains all kinds of chemicals from PVC to BPA to phthalates, which helps make the material pliable. These chemicals have…
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