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Does it Matter if I Compost? 17 Sep 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS Why should I compost if food is going to biodegrade at the landfill anyway? That's a question often asked, but not often answered. Today we answer it.+ READ MORE	{ }
Does Recycling Really Make a Difference? 11 Jun 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS Dear Planet Green, I know we're all supposed to recycle, but does it really make a difference? Good question! As with many things in this world, it just takes more -- more resources, more energy -- to make new things than to recycle old things. Here's how it breaks down.+ READ MORE	{ }
Why Do Some States Have Significantly Lower Carbon Emissions Than Others? 5 Jun 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS I'm sure you've heard someone say that the US uses x amount of coal, or natural gas, or wind power. Or that the average us electrical usage per month is, say, 1000 kWh. Or perhaps that the average per capita carbon emissions in the US are about 20 tonnes per year. Which is all fine and...+ READ MORE	{ }
What's the Big Deal with Forgetting Your Reusable Bags? 27 May 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT \| COMMENTS Planet Green answers a common question: Does it really matter if you use reusable shopping bags?+ READ MORE	{ }
Mercury... In Your Mascara? 21 May 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS Mercury is used as a germ killer and preservative in mascara. It makes the product last longer than it normally would and it's used to prevent bacteria. Federal law currently allows cosmetic eye products to contain up to 65 parts per million of mercury. It has however been removed from a good...+ READ MORE	{ }
Is Silk Eco-Friendly? 14 May 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS I love the look and feel of silk, and I try to buy as many pieces made from it as I can—but then I realized I've never thought about the eco-impact of it. Silk's a natural fabric, so that makes it green, right?+ READ MORE	{ }
Does it Really Matter What Kind of Beer I Buy? 6 May 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS Although I know it's greener to not drink at all (or at least limit my drinking), if I'm going to have a drink—does it really matter what kind of beer I buy? Find out in this weeks "Ask Planet Green."+ READ MORE	{ }
What is a Flexitarian? 29 Apr 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS Ask Planet Green: I'm trying to eat in a healthier way and I'm also thinking about the environmental impact of eating meat. I'm considering becoming vegetarian, but my husband is dead set against it. What should I do?+ READ MORE	{ }
Help Me Sort My Laundry Habits the Eco-Friendly Way 22 Apr 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS With clothes, sheets, towels, placemats, tablecloths, and cleaning rags for a family of five going in the laundry each week, I'm starting to get overwhelmed by how much time, water, energy, and money we're spending keeping our duds clean. Have a green dilemma or question for Planet Green?...+ READ MORE	{ }
Can I Use Teak for My Hardwood Floors? 8 May 2008 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS Looking for green flooring options can be tricky, with claims of "green-this" and "sustainable-that" becoming increasingly popular in the marketplace. Here's how to find truly green flooring options.+ READ MORE	{ }

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