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29 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
Choosing which materials catch water in your bathroom may seem like an insignificant choice -- as long as it holds it when you want, and drains it when you want, you're ok, right? Maybe not so much...the function may be the same, but the materials are quite different, and they make a big difference.+ READ MORE
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29 Oct 2009 IN FEATURE | COMMENTS
Tile is one of the materials used most often in the bathroom, and, thankfully, the ideas, pros, and cons are similar to those in green flooring and green countertops section of our materials guide. Before you go there, here are a few things to keep in mind in the bathroom.+ READ MORE
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29 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
Your bathroom can be the one room in your house that uses the most water; from your toilet to your tub and shower to your sink, there's a lot of water that goes down the drain. Each can be minimized with the help of smart materials, though; check out our guide to water conservation in the bathroom.+ READ MORE
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28 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
When you own a house, there may seem like a never-ending list of things you want to improve, whether cosmetic -- like finally replacing peeling wallpaper or adding a splash of color with new paint -- or more functional, as with more insulation in the attic, or a more efficient heating...+ READ MORE
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20 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
When it comes to building or renovating a home, there are few simple choices. From styles and colors to location and design, there's an awful lot to consider, but, thankfully, you don't have to settle for materials whose production or use has a big-time negative impact on the planet. Here to help is...+ READ MORE
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20 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
Despite being one of the smaller rooms in most homes, the modern bathroom serves many purposes. It's a sanctuary, a room for pampering, and where we clean ourselves, but it's also where myriad household toxins lurk, and where much of the average home's water goes right down the drain. But it doesn't...+ READ MORE
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20 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
We all walk on it every day, but don't often think of it. It's underfoot, and, for many of us, out of mind. But just because you trod on it every day doesn't mean you shouldn't pay pretty close attention to the materials that make up your flooring. Here are a few tips to find the best green material...+ READ MORE
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14 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Let's face it: the North American bathroom isn't the most glamorous of rooms. If it's time to update your abode's commode, find out how to turn your bathroom from dank and rank to green and clean.+ READ MORE
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11 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Green bathrooms require more than just a coat of green paint! Find out how to set up an eco-friendly bathroom in How to Go Green: in the Bathroom.+ READ MORE
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29 Sep 2009 IN BUYING GUIDES | COMMENTS
Fight plaque, tartar, and artificial colors, flavors, and chemicals with these five toothpastes.+ READ MORE
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8 Sep 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Peeing is a touchy subject. But as it's something we all do every day, and usually involves a colossal waste of water, it shouldn't be off limits. Here are some low- and no-tech tips for greening your pee. (With apologies for the squeamish.)+ READ MORE
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1 Sep 2009 IN BUYING GUIDES | COMMENTS
Soap up under these five efficient showerheads--at a fraction of the cost and water consumption.+ READ MORE
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31 Aug 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Just because you're a clean freak doesn't mean that you can't be an environmentalist as well. Green cleaning products are easier to find than ever and many green products can be made with items that you have laying around the house. Do you take the planet into account when cleaning? Find out in our...+ READ MORE
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23 Aug 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Potty whispering can help folks aim for a diaper free baby. But it can also help if you want to go part-time diaper free. + READ MORE
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27 Jun 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
We often write posts on Planet Green that may seem to denounce bath-taking. Showers use less water than baths and it's easy to recommend showers over baths. But what happens when you want to take a bath? Your bones probably get weary and your muscles most likely ache from time to time. It may be...+ READ MORE
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