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5 Reuses 4: Books

21 Jul 2008  IN WRECKLAMATION |   COMMENTS

If you've got a dusty old collection of books you've never read and you'd like to have something else instead, this is your lucky day.Using old book pages to make compost is a great way to keep your garden green and your great literary works out of the landfill.+ READ MORE

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Shaken, Not Stirred

21 Jul 2008  IN G WORD |   COMMENTS

Here's one of the easiest green tips ever: skip the stirrer for your hot coffee or tea. "People still line up the cups for tea or coffee, pour the cream or milk in first as part of preparing the cup, including sugar, and then pour the tea or coffee," she explains.+ READ MORE

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Emeril's Cafe Brulot

14 Jul 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

The coffee is prepared in and served from a special decorative bowl positioned over a flame, and the finale consists of the flaming coffee being ladled down a long spiral of orange peel back into the bowl.1 orange, peel cut into 1 long, intact spiral 6 whole cloves 1 orange peel, cut into 1 by...+ READ MORE

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New Mom Melissa Joan Hart Goes Green for Her Children

3 Jul 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

On a recent episode of Supper Club with Tom Bergeron Melissa Joan Hart discussed what going green means to her as the mother of two young children.Here are a few easy things the newly eco-conscious actress does in her daily life to reduce her burden on the planet: Ditch the paper coffee cups.When...+ READ MORE

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Green Beret: Discover Eco Art

3 Jul 2008  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Several creative Angelinos who transform landfill-bound billboards into stunning metro art shared their artistic ethos with G Word recently.The modern day version includes powdered purified casein (a milk protein), lime and pigments, not far from the original recipe-old curdled milk or cottage...+ READ MORE

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Too Much of a Green Thing?

2 Jul 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

Even on his birthday, Ed has a hard time coercing Rachelle to go green.Once upon a time, a person had to choose between just a handful of coffee brands at the market.After some years, that same person stood confusedly in front of an entire half-aisle of brands.+ READ MORE

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Vanquish Harmful Varnish

16 Jun 2008  IN RENOVATION NATION |   COMMENTS

No one likes lackluster lumber. The side effects and illnesses caused by these chemicals read like a barrage of horror stories: Nerve damage, respiratory problems, headaches, coma, vomiting, kidney failure, reproductive problems, memory loss and death.+ READ MORE

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How Much Is Enough: How Much Water Should You Drink Per Day?

9 Jun 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

The much-quoted line from water marketers is that we should drink eight glasses of water per day, but where did this come from? The ultimate answer is- if you feel thirsty, take a drink, but there is no hard and fast rule on how much water you should have, no matter what the bottled water people...+ READ MORE

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Green Beret: Discover Eco Art

9 Jun 2008  IN G WORD |   COMMENTS

Several creative Angelinos who transform landfill-bound billboards into stunning metro art shared their artistic ethos with G-Word recently. They're a part of a growing community of 'green' artists who use nature-based or recycled media to depict our relationship with planet earth. + READ MORE

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But I'd Rather Spend Green

3 Jun 2008  IN STUFF HAPPENS |   COMMENTS

Bill Nye suggests you vote with your wallet as an eco-smart grocery shopper. However, not every supermarket stocks the environmentally friendly items--like shade-grown coffee and grass-fed beef--that Nye recommends. Here are some action steps for getting stores in your area to carry green items.+ READ MORE

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