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How to Go Green: Laundry

10 Jul 2008  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Don't think of laundry as a mundane household chore -- think of it an opportunity to go green! Get dozens of tips and facts on how to do it in our latest green guide, How to Go Green: Laundry, one in a series of dozens that we're rolling out to help you go green in your everyday life.+ READ MORE

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How to Go Green: Laundry

8 Jul 2008  IN GREEN-LAUNDRY |   COMMENTS

Though it may seem like a pedestrian chore, doing the laundry has a bigger impact on the planet than you might think. Between 75 and 80 percent of our clothing's lifecycle impact comes from washing and drying, so there’s huge potential to reduce your environmental footprint, by simply greening your...+ READ MORE

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Ask Summer Rayne: Where Can I Find Affordable, Organic Denim?

15 Apr 2008  IN FASHION & BEAUTY |   COMMENTS

Organic denim has become increasingly easy to find, but it's so expensive!Organic Denim Shopping on a BudgetThere are plenty of great denim brands on the market at mid- to low-level price points.+ READ MORE

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Meet Heidi Matonis, Founder of Positivitee

23 Mar 2008  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

Welcome to Planet Green's series about Change Makers. A lot of the time their response involves cooking something, making a fire, and pulling out a family game...I am happy to do it.+ READ MORE

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Meet Paul Weinstein of Truly Organic Apparel

23 Mar 2008  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

Welcome to Planet Green's series about Change Makers. The most rewarding part of my work is: knowing that we are making a difference in how consumers and businesses look at textiles, and [by] encouraging them to ask questions about the total impact of the product, including processing.The results I...+ READ MORE

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Green Your Nursery: Don't Let the PBDEs Bite

23 Mar 2008  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Thanks to 1973 U.S. law decreeing that all mattresses must meet requirements for cigarette-ignition, most conventional mattresses are treated with toxic fire-retardant chemicals that pose significant potential health risks. Then again, PBDEs aren't the only thing you need to worry about: The...+ READ MORE

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Wrap Your Presents in Reusable Gift Bags

23 Mar 2008  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

The holiday season offers little peace and goodwill for the world's forests. Give a tree a break this yuletide by wrapping your winter bestowals in reusable fabric gift bags-you can easily whip up your own with some basic sewing know-how.+ READ MORE

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Detox Your Home: In the Bedroom, Part 1

23 Mar 2008  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Snoozing on a bed of toxins is certainly no dream. If you love the mood of a dimly lit room, but dislike the idea of compromising your health, soy or beeswax candles, which are virtually free from soot and toxins, offer a terrific alternative.+ READ MORE

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Detox Your Home: Room by Room

23 Mar 2008  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Homes are the sanctuaries where we play, rest, eat, and gather with family and friends. To find out how you can build a safer indoor environment for yourself, your family, and your pets, while also improving the health of the planet, click through to our latest feature, Detox Your Home: Room by...+ READ MORE

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Solve the Diaper Dilemma: The Cloth Option

23 Mar 2008  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

This post is part of a series on choosing the best diapering option for your baby. First let's look at the environmental impact of that choice: Disposable diapers make up 5 percent of landfill waste in the United States.About 18 billion disposable diapers were discarded in America last year, and...+ READ MORE

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