Giving Green For Valentine's Day
As much as I do love chocolate, my heart does melt when I get flowers. Many cut-flower sources indulge in heavy pesticide use to keep their crops in the best shape. Overseas sources often use chemicals that aren't even allowed here in North ... [... more]
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Magazines For The Green-Minded
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Review Of Mother Earth News Magazine
The magazine has changed over the years, and currently has a definite slant towards a somewhat suburban audience, rather than actual country folks. This could be considered a pro or a con, depending on your own lifestyle. I personally enjoy the ... [... more]
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Review Of Mother-Ease Cloth Diapers
Along with the diaper itself, there are liners that snap inside for extra absorbency. I use one during the night to avoid late-night changes. There are also fitted plastic covers to prevent leaks. The covers are not as adjustable as the diapers ... [... more]
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Strawbale Construction
Strawbale homes are primarily built by do-it-yourselfer homeowners or “owner-builders” as we call them in the trades. There are basically two styles of homes: Load Bearing which is also known as Nebraska style and In-Fill . Load bearing ... [... more]
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Review: Magazines-The Green Issues
Vanity Fair with the eco-heartthrob himself on the cover! This too is their second annual green issue. I still have yet to get through all the articles and stories, but one article I must refer you to is page 182, A Funny Thing Happened on the ... [... more]
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Book Review: Wake Up And Smell The Planet, By Grist.Org
What I like best about this book is the way the chapters are arranged. It basically takes you through your whole day, from your morning shower to the bed you sleep on at night. Also, this book is not gender biased; men as well as women will find ... [... more]
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Why And How To Drive A Hybrid
I’ve been meaning for sometime now to write about hybrid cars. I see them everywhere in my city and every time I pull up to the gas station to fill up my truck I cringe! Besides, cars, along with buildings are the biggest contributors to global ... [... more]
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Happy Earth Day
Did you know that today is actually the 38th anniversary of Earth Day? I have to admit I didn’t know that either. Senator Gaylord Nelson, the founder of Earth Day actually had this idea seven years prior to its official celebration. He knew then ... [... more]
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10 Easiest Ways To Improve Indoor Air Quality
A client of mine was remodeling the kitchen of his girlfriend as a surprise Christmas present. I was hired to do the work and at that time I considered myself to be a some what eco-friendly contractor. The job was done and looked great. A couple ... [... more]
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The Green Way To Spring Clean
Some of us are so busy with work and family that we really don’t have the time (or energy) to clean our homes, which is where those cleaning services come into being a life saver. Make sure the one you hire uses only biodegradable products. Angel ... [... more]
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