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How Can You Live Greener?
What's the single most important action you can take to live a greener, more environmentally friendly and sustainable lifestyle? Two words: Use Less.
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Living Green is More Critical than Ever
The latest findings from the world's leading climate scientists make it clearer than ever that we need to start living greener, more environmentally responsible lives.
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Four Reasons to Bike More
Looking for ways to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide you generate? Riding your bike more and driving less is a no-brainer.
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Little Steps for Big Green Savings
The old saying is right: "Every little bit helps." So with no further ado, here are 50 little changes you can make in your daily habits with lasting green impact:
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Starting a Green Business?
If the idea of starting a green business appeals to you, look for ideas and opportunities that best fit your personal interests and talents.
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How to Start a Green Business
Green is in, and that goes for small and home-based businesses too.
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Make Your Celebrations Green Year-Round
It all started on Halloween two years ago, when Corey Colwell-Lipson was out trick-or-treating with her two young daughters.
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How to Shrink Your Paper Footprint
Digital technology was supposed to usher in the paperless era, but we're still using millions of tons of paper each year.
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Keep Back-to-School Routines Eco-Friendly
Now that the kids are back in school, life's focus shifts away from care-free summer days and back to more mundane concerns.
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Greener Ways to Get to School
It's back-to-school time, and that means loading the kids into the minivan many times a day to go to and from school, soccer practice, Little League games and more.
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Go Back to School the Green Way
"Back to school" seems to have evolved into yet another "Let's-go-shopping!" exhortation, but it doesn't have to be.
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Media 'Green Fatique' Slowing Environmentalists?
Are journalists tired of reporting on the latest trends to save the planet? This Lazy Environmentalist says they just need a new angle and some fresh material.
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Make Your Family Keen for Green
Tips for living a healthy green lifestyle even when other members of your family aren't environmentally minded.
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What to Do If the Lights Go Out
With growing energy and oil prices, it's increasingly important to conserve electricity and save on your power bills; here are some tips to help.
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10 Eco-Friendly Grocery Tips
Tips for buying healthful, Earth-friendly foods while saving on the high cost of store-bought organics.
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Practice Green Living on a Budget
Tips for living in an environmentally responsible manner without spending a lot of money.
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How to Green Your Online Activity
Online technology consumes more energy than you might think: here are some ways to improve efficiency.
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How to Recycle Household Hazards
Tips for keeping potentially hazardous household waste out of landfills to protect the environment.
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Reduce Your Paper Footprint
Tips for reducing the amount of paper you buy and the amount you throw away.
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Cut Vacation Gas Use, Costs
A guide to reducing your gas consumption during summertime getaways.
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The Insanely Easy Green Guide
Creating a green lifestyle doesn't have to be complicated; all it takes is four simple steps.
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Cut School Lunch Costs
Tips for preparing school lunches that are healthful, economical and environmentally friendly.
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Keep Toxic Chemicals Out Of Trash
Dispose of your old medications and household chemicals carefully to prevent them from entering the environment or our own food systems.
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Why and How to Eat Local Food
Switching to a diet of more local foods not only gives you fresher, heathier eating choices, but benefits the local economy and environment as well.
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A Guide to "Real Eating"
Suggestions for eco-friendly and healthier eating from Michael Pollan's latest book "In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto."
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In Defense of Food - Book Review
Michael Pollan's latest book, "In Defense of Food," picks up where "The Omnivore's Dilemma" left off, offering lots more "real food" food for your thoughts.
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Green Living Websites
Some nifty new discoveries of online resources for environmentally friendly action, learning and shopping.
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Imagine Life Without Plastic
Tips for reducing your "plastic footprint" on Earth.
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Make Your Easter Eco-Friendly
Environmentally responsible ideas for coloring eggs and making natural, goodie-filled Easter baskets.
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10 Ways to Conserve Water
A guide to easy ways to reduce water consumption and preserve our most precious resource.
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Go Green With Crafting
A guide to online resources for crafters who are interested in using non-toxic materials or recycling household "trash" into creative goods.
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What's Green and What's Not?
A guide to deciding whether something is really "green," or if it's just being marketed that way.
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Green Events in 2008
A listing of some of the green-oriented expos, festivals and other special events scheduled for 2008.
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Eat the Best Foods of the Season
A guide to the healthiest fruits and vegetables that are in season in the Northern Hemisphere in late fall.
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Eco-Friendly Holiday Meals
A guide to online resources to help you find providers of locally grown or humanely raised foods, as well as vegetarian or vegan recipes for holiday meals.
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To Shop or Not?
Tips for gift-giving that's environmentally responsible without being Grinch-like.
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Clean Air Act Can Have Teeth
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently fined BP Products North America Inc. a record amount for Clean Air Act violations in a refinery fire and an oil spill.
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Nine Wind-Powered Web Hosts
A guide to Web hosting companies that use wind power or wind energy offsets to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
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Innovative Works of Art from Trash
A guide to some of the unique handiworks people around the world are making from plastic bags, food wrappers and other trash.
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Online Tips for a Green Halloween
A guide to Websites and pages with information about Earth-friendly Halloween decorating, trick-or-treating and celebrating.
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News from the Global Warming Front
A summary of some of the latest scientific developments and findings regarding climate change.
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Wealthy and Poor at Once
This article introduces an ongoing series that will examine the many lesser-known plants and animals that could benefit humanity ... if we work to preserve them.
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U.S. Rep Suggests Carbon Tax
U.S. Congressman John D. Dingell is seeking public comment on his proposal to tax carbon-based fuels to discourage consumption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Beyond Glass, Aluminum and Paper
Suggestions and links to other resources to help recycle items beyond the usual paper, glass, aluminum and plastic.
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Plenty is Engaging, Enlightening
A review of Alisa Smith's and J.B. MacKinnon's book about their year-long experiment with a 100-mile diet.
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Green Costume Ideas for Halloween
Suggestions for 10 simple, environmentally oriented costumes for Halloween parties or trick-or-treating.
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Five Green Ways to Save Money
Not every shift to eco-friendly living is costly; following are some tips that will help you both save money and be kinder on the environment.
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Spooked by Halloween Waste, Junk?
Ideas for environmentally friendly trick-or-treating and Halloween fun.
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Greening Up Your Autumn
A collection of online resources to help with back-to-school and other fall activities.
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What's the Green News?
A rundown of some of the latest green living news from the business world.
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Eco-Groups Keep Busy in August
A listing of some environmentally oriented events and activities scheduled for August.
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Causes Galore Seek Supporters
A guide to the latest action alerts issued by environmentally focused groups working for positive change.
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More Resources for Green Living
A summary of some recent additions to the fast-growing assorting of "green" Websites.
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Feeling Thick-Wasted?
A summary of new reports and studies in the world of recycling and waste management.
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Organic Trumps Conventional
A growing body of scientific research shows that organic farming benefits the environment, the farmer and the consumer.
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Living la Vida DIY
A guide to online resources that offer information on how to make everything from home-made cosmetics to your own solar-powered home.
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Not-So-Common Birds
Tips for protecting common North American birds, many of which have lost their habitats to farms, development and irresponsible logging practices.
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Save Those Kitchen Scraps
Scientists in Australia have found even more reasons to choose composting over synthetic fertilizers in your garden.
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News for the Green-Minded
A rundown of some of the recent developments in green living.
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Green Habits for Kids
Tips for parents seeking to encourage healthy, Earth-friendly lives for their kids.
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How We Got to Where We Are
A review of Christopher D. Cook's book, "Diet for a Dead Planet."
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Concerned About Organic Quality?
The deadline for public commentary on proposed changes to U.S.D.A. organic standards is Tuesday, May 22.
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Beyond Skin Deep
Information about the Environmental Working Group's newly updated database on personal-care products and the chemicals they contain.
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A Month for Eco-Events
Coming conventions, observations and other environment-focused events
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Learning to Eat Locally
Resources about the benefits and how-tos of locally-based eating.
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A Free, Green Education
Online resources for free college courses in green subject matters.
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What's New in the Green World
New Websites and programs to help people lead greener lives.
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Green Living Tips and Insights
A sampling of some of the useful information you'll find in E's guide to living lightly.
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A Guide to Living Lightly
A review of E/The Environmental Magazine's book on environmentally friendly living
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Froogle Living and Conservation
A look at the "froogle" living trend, which aims to reduce consumerism (and, in turn, needless waste).
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The Eco-Friendly Vacation
Tips for planning a summer vacation that minimizes your use of natural resources and your emissions of greenhouse gases.
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A Natural Easter
Tips for celebrating Easter with natural treats and dyes, and a minimum of waste.
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Celebrate the Environment in April
Some of the eco-oriented events and environmental programs scheduled for April 2007
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The Cure for our Planet's Fever
A review of George Monbiot's book on how to curb global warming
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Working for a Greener World
A guide to online actions you can take to protect wildlife, curb greenhouse gas emissions and create a healthier planet.
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Clean and Green
Natural solutions to seasonal house cleaning tasks.
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Delving Deeper into the Way We Eat
A review of the book published by the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
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February Green Living News
A review of some of the top green living news stories of February 2007
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Feeling the Heat
A review of E/The Environmental Magazine's book on climate change.
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Green Events for March 2007
Information on March 2007 special events designed to promote green living and environmental responsibility.
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Appetite for Profit
A review of Michele Simon's book, subtitled, "How the Food Industry Undermines Our Health and How to Fight Back"
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Global Warming 2006
A summary of global warming news stories from 2006.
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Wholistically Green
A look at some of the areas beyond home energy use, gas mileage and food where green-minded consumers need to be alert.
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New Year, Greener News
A summary of news stories about green living programs and developments in January of 2007.
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Sustainable Development Links
A collection of online resources providing information, education and advocacy for sustainable development around the world.
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Favorite Links
A guide to Websites exploring and promoting all aspects of green, sustainable living
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Gadgets for Greener Living
Some of my favorite handy gadgets for saving electricity and reducing waste
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Online Resources for Green Eating
A collection of Websites I've found helpful for learning more about sustainable food production and healthful eating habits.
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Living Green
A review of Greg Horn's book, subtitled "A Practical Guide to Simple Sustainability"
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The End of Fossil Energy
A review of John G. Howe's book about peak oil and its implications for modern society
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Green Groups
Links to organizations that work to protect the environment and promote sustainable living
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Renewable Energy Resources
Links to online resources that teach more about the various types of renewable energy
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Field Notes from a Catastrophe
A review of Elizabeth Kolbert's book, "Field Notes from a Catastrophe: Man, Nature, and Climate Change"
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Acts of Subversion
Suggestions from Thomas F. Pawlick's book, "The End of Food," on how to avoid the products of a dysfunctional agriculture industry
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Habits for Greener Living
Daily habits that will help you reduce your impact on the planet
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The End of Food
A review of Thomas F. Pawlick's book, subtitled "How the Food Industry is Destroying Our Food Supply -- And What You Can Do About It"
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Earth Energy for the New Year
Online resources for learning more about geothermal energy
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Shopping Greener in 2007
How to avoid foods and household items that can harm the environment
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It’s Easy Being Green
A review of Crissy Trask's book, subtitled "A Handbook for Earth-Friendly Living"
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Green Tips from Crissy Trask
A few suggestions for green living found in Crissy Trask's book, "It's Easy Being Green"
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