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14 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Green laundry keeps you looking good and leaves the environment no worse for wear. Find out more about green laundry products and habits.+ READ MORE
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13 Sep 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Electric dryers are gigantic energy hogs. But even those of us with clothes lines occasionally resort to the lazy option. A little preparation can make it a whole lot easier to hang em up outside+ READ MORE
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29 Aug 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Care2 shares secrets for removing odors naturally. Try these tips to freshen up your home and wardrobe. + READ MORE
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19 Aug 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
'No Impact Man,' a.k.a. Colin Beavan, the New York City resident who spent a year trying to effectively negate his impact on the planet, had some big hurdles to clear when it came to greening his life to the extreme. One of the smaller ones was doing laundry. Learn how he did it in this exclusive...+ READ MORE
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13 Aug 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Take a green trip to the Laundromat and learn how to save energy, water and cut waste. + READ MORE
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20 Jul 2009 IN WA$TED! | COMMENTS
The Ehrlich family observes Orthodox Jewish teaching to the letter of the law.More about going green in the community Why to Go Green 6 Need-to-Know Lessons from Top Young Environmentalists How to Go Green: In the Community Organize a Neighborhood Cleanup in 6 Steps Grow a Community Garden Talking...+ READ MORE
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24 Jun 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Long before high-efficiency washers and three-times concentrated solutions, my family cut our laundry detergent use in half. How? And, more important, why? During an elementary school field trip to a local environmental group's office I learned that just half the recommended amount of laundry...+ READ MORE
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15 Jun 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Ladies, listen up. If the First Lady’s anything-but-lanky biceps and triceps leave you with some serious arm envy, you don’t need her personal trainer budget to get the same sexy look.
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8 Jun 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Most of us would rather do just about anything than clean, which is why we're so quick to grab the first bottle of cleanser we can find and do a speedy spray as opposed to really thinking about what we're using—and considering the chemicals those sprays are releasing into our home.+ READ MORE
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31 May 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
If you own a clothes dryer, than you may be concerned about making your appliance as green as possible. Of course, you could just dry your clothes on a line. I'm not judging. I'm just saying. One of the best ways to keep your dryer running efficiently is to clean the lint trap after every use.+ READ MORE
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30 Apr 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Turn That Laundry Detergent Bottle Into A Waterer For Your Garden + READ MORE
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24 Apr 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Earlier this spring, the New York Times followed a few folks who had decided to cut their electricity use and carbon footprint by unplugging their fridges, and living without one. If you prefer to keep yours, you can cut the equivalent energy use (and carbon emissions) by doing a few pretty simple...+ READ MORE
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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.
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5 Apr 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
Oh yummy Kool-Aid, who knew that the dyeing job it did on my upper lip could be put to good use today as a dyeing agent for all your favorite fabrics. That's good for a few reasons.+ READ MORE
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26 Mar 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
Watching commercials on TV can be like opening a door to a realm of madness. Commercials like to take advantage of special effects and outlandish premises. Half of the time, I can't figure out what these people are trying to sell me and the other half of the time, I sometimes question if I have...+ READ MORE
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