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5 Aug 2008 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
After seven weeks of trying to live a more green lifestyle, some things come naturally: I remember to take reusable bags to the grocery store; I check the origins of fruits and veggies and try to stay local; and I instinctively group my errands so that I use as little gas as possible. But just as I...+ READ MORE
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1 Aug 2008 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
I've already written about my home office and its relatively small carbon footprint—it consists of my laptop and our coffee table. But everything I'm saving is balanced out by Mike's office: he works in a huge office building, drives 45 minutes each way to get there every day, and is part of a...+ READ MORE
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25 Jul 2008 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
I've never been too into dry cleaning, but not for any environmental reasons—mostly because I always forget to pick up my clothes until weeks later when I realize they're missing. But for the last few months, I've been dutifully dropping off all my husband's dress shirts on a rotating schedule at...+ READ MORE
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23 Jul 2008 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
I have always washed all my clothes in cold water—mostly because I'm just one person and I never have enough whites for a whole load of hot water. I'd rather throw everything in together and only take up two machines at the Laundromat than separate my lights and darks and spend the entire afternoon.+ READ MORE
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23 Jul 2008 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
When it comes to greening our home, I'm pretty limited. I have good intentions, but we rent an apartment, so I'm not in a place where I can replace appliances, add solar panels, or change anything about the heating system.+ READ MORE
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16 Jul 2008 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
While I look forward to the day we live in an apartment or house that has a dishwasher, that day doesn't seem to be coming anytime soon. For years I've been handwashing dishes (full disclosure: I kind of like it!).+ READ MORE
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14 Jul 2008 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
During the past five weeks, while I've been eating locally, biking or walking instead of driving and cutting out chemical-laden household cleaners, I've made an even easier change: turning the lights off when I’m not in a room. I'd like to say I've always done this, but I like my rooms bright....+ READ MORE
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9 Jul 2008 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
I love riding my bike: the only problem is, I hardly ever do it. I always think I'll take it to run errands, and then can't figure out how to get the dry cleaning home without wrinkling it. I intend to take it grocery shopping, and then need more than I can carry in a backpack, or don't want the...+ READ MORE
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7 Jul 2008 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS | COMMENTS
It's no secret that cars are causing plenty of problems for the environment—increasing numbers of drivers and decreasing fuel economy means more greenhouse gases are being released than ever before. I rarely drive, but Mike, my husband, drives everywhere: His 2005 Volvo has only a few thousand miles...+ READ MORE
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4 Jul 2008 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
I've never put much thought into the green qualities of the furniture I'm buying--most likely because almost all of my furniture has been the flat-packed, build-it-yourself kind.How to Go Green: Furniture More Eco Friendly Choices Restore Thrift Store, Second-Hand Furniture Domino and Treehugger's...+ READ MORE
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2 Jul 2008 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
I may not have any children, but that doesn't mean I never cruise the baby aisle at the toy store: With five of my friends giving birth to daughters last year and my cousin and sister-in-law both scheduled to deliver before the end of 2008, I've blown my baby-gift budget by more than I care to...+ READ MORE
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30 Jun 2008 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Curious about what kind of chemicals I'm actually spraying around our house on a daily basis, I try to decode the ingredients on the three products we use the most: a disinfectant spray that kills germs, dissolves soap scum and grease, and deodorizes; a heavy duty bathroom cleaner that seems, now...+ READ MORE
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27 Jun 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
When I was in college, my vegetarian roommate did pretty much all our cooking, which meant the only time I ate meat was when I ordered it in a restaurant. I learned to love stir-fry and lentil soup and vegetarian chili and especially salad. (It's true: I'm easy to please.) My after-college roommate...+ READ MORE
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25 Jun 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
I am so over plastic bags. Ever since the day the cashier used four bags to pack three items, I've been trying to avoid using them whenever possible. The only problem is, I can never remember to take my own bag along with me. So this week I've been working on carrying a medium sized canvas tote: big...+ READ MORE
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23 Jun 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Of all the ways to go green, I'm the most excited about changing how we eat. I love cooking and baking, and have already been trying to make more meals from scratch to avoid preservatives and all those add-ins with names we can't pronounce. So I spend the whole week looking forward to my first...+ READ MORE
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