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Embrace Flat-Pack as Part of Your Green Lifestyle 12 May 2008 \| COMMENTS There are a few design ideas out there that are just green from the start; through smart materials use, efficient resource allocation and other design philosophies, their mere existence makes them a greener choice than conventional alternatives. Learn how flat pack fits that bill+ READ MORE	{ }
Make a Plastic-Cup Chandelier 9 May 2008 \| COMMENTS Cringe at the thought of disposable picnic-ware? You might want to mentally file this project away the next time you're at a business or family luncheon--and you find yourself awash in a desolate sea of disposable plastic cups.+ READ MORE	{ }
About G Word 5 May 2008 \| COMMENTS Being "green" is no longer for granola loving hippies. Hosted by MTV's SuChin Pak and CBS News correspondent Daniel Sieberg, and supported by amazing activist reporters from all walks of green life, the G Word is a fast-paced, energetic and cheeky outlook at eco-consciousness and how we can help...+ READ MORE	{ }
Minimize the Water You Use on Your Lawn 5 May 2008 \| COMMENTS If having a lush, green lawn fits in your vision of a green lifestyle, but you don't want to needlessly bankrupt your local water supply (and run up your water bill), there are some strategies you can use to keep your grass green and reduce your water use.+ READ MORE	{ }
What IS a Hippie? 5 May 2008 \| COMMENTS In the 1960s, a group of laid-back young people called beatniks and hipsters migrated to San Francisco, creating their own community of individuals who disliked weapons, war, violence, and the generally conservative values of the era. Many hippies believed that enjoyment of and respect for nature...+ READ MORE	{ }
Give Yourself a Quick Steam Facial Using Teabags 1 May 2008 \| COMMENTS Strapped for time? This quickie steam facial is perfect for those of us who want the skin-nourishing benefits of a steam facial, but don't have a lot of time to putz around preparing one.+ READ MORE	{ }
Make a Gadget Cozy From Old Jeans 30 Apr 2008 \| COMMENTS Don't let that old pair of jeans go to waste, even if it's no longer fit for human consumption. Learn how you can dress up your cell phone or MP3 player with some used denim.+ READ MORE	{ }
Do the Math to See if Rainwater Harvesting is For You 28 Apr 2008 \| COMMENTS One-third of all residential water use in the United States is devoted to irrigation, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (and that's an awful lot). Here's how to figure out if you can replace that with rooftop rainwater harvesting.+ READ MORE	{ }

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