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How to Go Green: Carbon Offsets

17 Jul 2008  IN GREEN-CARBON-OFFSETS |   COMMENTS

Newspapers, radio, television, magazines, blogs, podcasts, in fact any media you can think of, has awoken to the issue of Climate Change or Global Warming. When mainstream publications, the likes of Sports Illustrated and Vanity Fair, cover the topic you know there is something going on. Not to...+ READ MORE

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BYOB – Bring Your Own Bag

3 Jul 2008  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Bringing your own bag to the supermarket is a great way to take back your closet space and be a friend to the environment.+ READ MORE

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Ready, Set, Green, Week Two: Bag It

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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My Eco-Crush of the Week

24 Jun 2008  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

When he started the company, he had no money to package his worm poo, so he went around collecting soda bottles and realized that they're uniform and have basically the same size caps, so refilling these containers was totally doable! Now, companies come to him to help them figure out what to do...+ READ MORE

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Greening the Neighbourhood

21 Apr 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

I held a large family dinner last Saturday so I did a lot of shopping during the week and I had the opportunity to make a few observations about the greening of my neighborhood...+ READ MORE

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Profile of Two Eco Criminals

17 Apr 2008  IN WA$TED! |   COMMENTS

"If it's not convenient, than it's not going to become a lifestyle," says Howard. Glynis wants the Wa$ted! crew to teach him a lesson, but it turns out Glynis could learn a few new tricks as well. Click to view the photo slideshow to witness the Hutchinsons' rude wake up call when Annabelle and...+ READ MORE

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Write a Grocery List Before You Shop (and Follow It!)

23 Mar 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

For even the most mindful eater, food shopping presents a plethora of temptations and tasty-looking treats. To save time, money, and the labor required to lug extra bags full of food home on your cart bike or other preferred transportation, make a list of what you know you need-and you know you'll...+ READ MORE

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Save Our Oceans for World Water Day: 10 Ways

23 Mar 2008  IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS |   COMMENTS

When surrounded by concrete and brick, it's easy for a city girl like me to forget that it's our world's oceans, not the corner bodega, that provides some of life's essentials, like oxygen, protein, and a regulated climate. Releasing untreated sewage from a 20-gallon holding tank has the same...+ READ MORE

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Encourage Your Sweetheart to Bag the Plastic Habit

23 Mar 2008  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Blow the planet a kiss on the 14th: Get your main squeeze to go green-by thinking pink. Available for .50 each at the reusable-tote company's Web site, the 100 percent polyester bags are lightweight, waterproof, and extra-sturdy for grocery shopping.+ READ MORE

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Buy From Bulk Bins

23 Mar 2008  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Maybe it's because my husband and I are just overgrown children, but we get a kick out of pulling levers at the bulk-bin section of our organic supermarket to fill our cotton sacks with brown rice, granola, oats, flour, and flaxseed. Nearly 80 million tons of waste is generated from packaging and...+ READ MORE

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