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Earth Hour

Mar 01, 2011 05:02PM

Show Solidarity by Switching Off Power for an Hour Worldwide, participating residences, commercial facilities, government buildings and ic...

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Fair Trade Goes Domestic

Mar 01, 2011 04:49PM

Double Duty Label Many people today are familiar with International Fair Trade, as it applies to the importing of items such as coffee, te...

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The Herbal Kitchen: Eight Easy Picks for Container Gardening

Feb 28, 2011 05:45PM ● By Barbara Pleasant

These eight culinary gems will spice up your meals, and they like being pot-bound.

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Green Drinks - Cheers to Making Eco-Conscious Connections

Jan 23, 2011 09:23PM

by Judith Fertig Whether attendees at a typical Green Drinks gathering choose to sip a fine wine or organic lemonade, the emphasis is on soc...

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A Greener Way to Dry Clean

Jan 03, 2011 06:42PM

by Brita Belli It makes no sense. First, there are the harsh chemicals used to clean the clothes. Most facilities continue to use PERC (shor...

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Toy Story - Sustainable Toys are In

Dec 11, 2010 11:10PM

With Walmart, the biggest toy seller, now stocking its store shelves with more toys made from natural or recycled materials, industry analys...

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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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