Green Living: National News
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DIY Skin Care Remedies
But the quickest, most efficient skin care remedies are already in your cupboard and refrigerator.... Read more..
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Stay Toasty and Save Energy This Winter
Winter is my favorite season, but that doesn’t mean I enjoy being cold.... Read more..
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Green Your Pet
When our daughter began teetering around our home independently, I became seriously concerned about the dust on the floor surrounding our feline powder room.... Read more..
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What's My Carbon Footprint?
Greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide emissions, fossil fuels … unless you're an environmental policy wonk, an earth activist or an ecosexual (a new breed of online singles looking for sustainably committed partners -- seriously!), it’s hard to keep all of today’s green-minded jargon straight. ... Read more..
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For Green Jewelry, Refuse Real Coral
As Americans seek "green" items to preserve the planet, ranging from lightbulbs to dishsoap, they might want to consider their jewelry.... Read more..
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Give Your Office a Boost
Most days, working from home feels like a luxury: I can choose my own hours and wear pajamas to the office. ... Read more..
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How You and Your Dog Can Go Green
As we all become more aware of our impact on the planet, efforts to go green have crept into many aspects of both corporate and individual decision-making -- from how to package products to what kind of soap to buy.... Read more..
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Saving the World's Ocean -- One Coral at a Time
Corals are not usually the first things to come to people's minds when asked what kinds of animals inhabit the world's oceans. Most people only come in contact with coral as jewelry or decoration or when snorkeling or diving...... Read more..
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My electric bills are sky-high. What are some easy ways to save money and be greener?
A few simple changes around your home can make a big impact.... Read more..
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Three Days to a Greener Home
A greener household doesn’t happen overnight, but it can happen over three days. Here are three easy green changes to make over 72 hours.... Read more..
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Prius of the Skies
Green is the 'in' color these days, with just about every motor manufacturer from Toyota to what is left of General Motors, through their U.K. subsidiary Vauxhall, all developing their own hybrid cars.... Read more..
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Eco-eating: 5 Seasonal Soups
Soup is an easy, quick and inexpensive way to bring the whole family together for dinner. ... Read more..
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Tips for a Spick, Span And Green Home
You faithfully separate your paper and plastic recyclables and purchase phosphate-free laundry detergent, but a look at your cleaning cabinet reveals bottles displaying skulls and crossbones.... Read more..
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Tips to Make Your Whites Green
Laundry's one of those never-ending chores, and it does more than eat into your schedule.... Read more..
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Start Recharging
I love all holidays, big or small: Thanksgiving, Christmas … even Arbor Day! ... Read more..
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Getting Wise(r) About Waste
You already know to carry around a reusable tote.... Read more..
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Hybrid Cars: The Performance Cars of the Future
When most people think of hybrid cars, they imagine practical, mild-mannered vehicles. But could we someday see hybrid racecars burning up the tracks?... Read more..
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Paper or Plastic -- How About Neither?
"Paper or plastic?" That is the major question that shoppers usually face as they check out at the supermarket.... Read more..
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How Do You Define "Natural"?
It's safe to say neither cats nor dogs give one whisker about whether the products they use are eco-friendly. Yet more pet owners do -- and the pet industry is responding. ... Read more..
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A Better Breakfast for You and the Environment
Your mother was right: Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day -- for many reasons.... Read more..
