Amy Mead

Jan 10, 2025 | yahoo.com | Amy Mead

TreeFest is proud to celebrate its 27th year of giving away bare-root seedlings to Wilmington residents as part of an ongoing effort to replenish our tree canopy. This year, I was delighted to see the return of American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) to the tree list. Several years ago, I took home a tiny, 3-foot-tall seedling and it has since grown into a beautiful shade tree in my backyard.

Jan 9, 2025 | mondaq.com | Charlotte Crowhurst |Amy Mead

In recent years, the convergence of beauty andpharmaceuticals has given rise to a new category of skincareproducts: cosmeceuticals. Cosmeceuticals blend cosmetic andpharmaceutical benefits and are designed to address skin complaintssuch as acne, dermatitis, and signs of aging. Cosmeceuticals are skincare products that contain biologicallyactive ingredients with purported therapeutic benefits. Traditionalcosmetics are typically temporary and only affect the surface ofthe skin.

Jan 9, 2025 | mondaq.com | Charlotte Crowhurst |Amy Mead

In recent years, the convergence of beauty andpharmaceuticals has given rise to a new category of skincareproducts: cosmeceuticals. Cosmeceuticals blend cosmetic andpharmaceutical benefits and are designed to address skin complaintssuch as acne, dermatitis, and signs of aging. Cosmeceuticals are skincare products that contain biologicallyactive ingredients with purported therapeutic benefits. Traditionalcosmetics are typically temporary and only affect the surface ofthe skin.

Dec 3, 2024 | mondaq.com | Amy Mead

Microplastics are tiny but mighty pollutants that pose a significant threat to our environment and health. These particles, less than 5mm in size, come from a variety of sources, including the breakdown of larger plastic debris and the shedding of synthetic textiles. As they infiltrate our oceans, rivers, and even the air we breathe, the urgency to address this issue has never been greater.

Sep 13, 2024 | yahoo.com | Amy Mead

Amy MeadSeptember 13, 2024 at 5:00 AM·2 min readNature is sending out the first hints of fall with rainy weather and cooler temperatures, a welcome change to the scorching heat of summer. Walking through the Brunswick Botanical Garden, I am treated to riots of yellow sulfur and black swallowtail butterflies, busily sipping nectar from the last of the summer flowers.