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Sustainable Lifestyles – Study Ranks Greenest States

Dec 11, 2010 11:09PM

The National Marketing Institute’s in-depth query of 3,000 consumers from varied demographic groups in the 25 largest U.S. states (by popula...

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Homemade Holidays - I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas ...

Nov 30, 2010 08:47PM

by Brita Belli A new movement is afoot to reclaim and refocus the holidays. Part of it stems from a desire to cut back on the wastefulness t...

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Toxic Beauty

Nov 29, 2010 09:57PM

What’s hiding in your body care products? By Lisa MooreIf you think beauty is merely skin deep, think again. Harmful side effects from skin,...

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Celebrate America Recycles Day

Nov 07, 2010 10:59PM

GET INVOLVED: November 15 is America Recycles Day. Look for local events by zip code at AmericaRecyclesDay.org Take a holiday from the holid...

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Tech Sabbath - A Day of Rest Fosters Wellness

Oct 26, 2010 06:51PM

by Erika Kosina Dan Rollman recently noticed a disturbing trend in his social interactions. “I was starting to get more birthday wishes on m...

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Transition Towns Where Sustainable Living is Real

Oct 02, 2010 02:39PM

by Tara Lohan The coastal town of Lincoln City, Oregon, has a lot to lose if nothing is done about climate change. The town sits 11 feet abo...

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Arts & Crafts with a Mission

Aug 25, 2010 09:42PM

Is one person’s trash really another’s treasure? According to a Durham, North Carolina-based arts and crafts store, it is. The Scrap Exchang...

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What’s Best for Baby’s Bottom - Cloth Makes a Comeback

Aug 03, 2010 09:49PM

by Barb Amrhein Millions of new parents in the 1960s thought they had found the answer to their prayers in the mess-free convenience of disp...

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Backyard Gardening: How to Get a Lot From Your Plot

Jul 01, 2010 03:00AM ● By Barbara Pleasant

Whether this is your first year growing a kitchen garden or your thumb glows green from years of use, it’s possible to quickly turn dreams of bountiful organic harvests into a reality.

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Five Affordable Vacations that Give Back

Jun 26, 2010 11:43PM

by Heather Boerner This year, you can cut the cost of taking a much-needed vacation while doing something good for the local community and t...

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Clean Composting Turning Waste into an Asset

May 27, 2010 08:23PM

by Brita BelliDiscarded vegetable ends, eggshells, coffee grounds and lawn clippings… most of us throw away a huge amount of compostable mat...

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Say “I DO” to a Green Wedding

May 27, 2010 08:07PM

by Tracy DiNunzio Shifts toward sustainability in the wedding industry are now allowing brides and grooms to achieve the wedding day of thei...

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Dare to Repair

Apr 05, 2010 10:25PM

by Crissy Trask What would you do if the garbage disposal stopped working, your headphones broke or one of the prongs of an extension cord s...

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The Charlotte Public Tree Fund- Preserving Our Urban Forest

Apr 04, 2010 06:00PM

By Lisa MooreBesides being beautiful to look at and fun to climb, trees are a valuable asset to a city, requiring care and maintenance like ...

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Cash for Caulkers Program- Get a rebate for saving energy

Apr 04, 2010 05:57PM

By: Justin RowellJust months after the conclusion of the successful “Cash for Clunkers” program, another program with a similar name and con...

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The Great Energy-Efficiency Payback - Incentives to Upgrade

Apr 02, 2010 04:07PM

by Brita Belli The biggest obstacle to retrofitting our home with energy-saving upgrades and technologies—from storm windows to stellar insu...

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Spring Green Rehab

Mar 30, 2010 08:42PM

Give Your Home the Green Light Today by Crissy TraskWith Mother Nature beautifully transforming our outdoor environment this time of year, i...

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Grow Your Own Organic Produce

Feb 28, 2010 11:46PM

The high price of produce, especially organic, means interest in home vegetable gardens is growing rapidly. Last year many seed companies re...

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Gardening for Wildlife - Fostering Nature’s Magic

Feb 26, 2010 12:40PM

by Betsy S. FranzFor me, it was my first glimpse of a hummingbird that did it. For others, it may be the beauty of butterflies or the joyful...

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Green and Bear It - Wry Meditations on Going Green

Jan 31, 2010 08:17PM

by Swami BeyondanandaEveryone is talking about “going green” as a way to save precious resources, not to mention creating a healthier enviro...

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