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Bhopal Disaster - Bhopal
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Wednesday, May 09, 2012
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Sunday, May 20, 2012
The name Bhopal evokes one of the most horrific man-made environmental disasters of all time: the Bhopal gas tragedy of 1984, which caused thousands of deaths and hundreds of thousands of severe pe... -
Natural Tea - Organic Tea
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Friday, June 10, 2011
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Sunday, May 20, 2012
The market for natural tea and organic tea is growing as fast as the demand for other organic foods. But what exactly makes tea natural, organic or fair trade? -
Rain Barrel - Algreen Rain Barrel
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Monday, March 28, 2011
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
A rain barrel is a great idea for rain water harvesting. This review of Algreen Product's rain water harvesting system includes information on rain water storage and a user's review of an Algreen r... -
The Cove - Review of The Cove Movie - Documentary Film The Cove
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
The Cove is a suspenseful, Oscar-winning documentary film about a group of environmental activists fighting to stop the slaughter of dolphins in a small fishing village in Japan. -
Dishwasher Detergents without Phosphates - Low-Phosphate Dishwasher Detergents
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Thursday, September 23, 2010
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
Dishwasher detergents without phosphates are now the norm -- but how good are they? Many people are fuming about how ineffective these new dishwashing soaps are at cleaning dishes. What's your expe... -
Write a Review: Dishwasher Detergents without Phosphates - Low-Phosphate Dishwasher Detergents>
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Thursday, September 23, 2010
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
Dishwasher detergents without phosphates are now the norm -- but how good are they? Many people are fuming about how ineffective these new dishwashing soaps are at cleaning dishes. What's your expe... -
Honeywell QuietClean Air Purifier - Review of the Honeywell QuietClean Air Purifier
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Thursday, August 05, 2010
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
Honeywell QuietClean Air Purifier has a built-in, permanent air filter that can be removed for cleaning. Though it's not a HEPA-type air purifier and it emits ozone (a potentially hazardous gas), t... -
Antieco T-Shirts and Totes - Antieco Gifts - Review of Antieco T-Shirts and Totes
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Tuesday, August 03, 2010
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
Antieco t-shirts and totes are an ideal gift for the irreverent environmentalist on your shopping list. Made of 100% organic cotton, they're a comfortable, stylish way to express your sense of humo... -
ChicoBag Messenger Bag - Review of Messenger Bag from Chico Bag
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Saturday, December 19, 2009
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
ChicoBag is a manufacturer of reusable bags, including their new messenger bag, made of 80 percent recycled content. How did the bag hold up under use? Read this review and find out. -
The Age of Stupid Review - Review of The Age of Stupid
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Saturday, December 12, 2009
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
The Age of Stupid, a fictionalized documentary by director Franny Armstrong, is a rueful look back at the present day from the perspective of the year 2055, when human civilization is all but destr... -
Whole Green Catalog - Review of Whole Green Catalog
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Saturday, October 10, 2009
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
The Whole Green Catalog presents thousands of products and tips for green living and sustainable shopping. Read this review and find out why, despite many good features, the Whole Green Catalog fal... -
Uses for Vinegar - Green Cleaning and Vinegar
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Monday, August 22, 2011
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
There are dozens of surprising uses for vinegar. Share your favorites with fellow readers. -
Grass-Fed Beef - Definition of Grass-Fed Beef
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Thursday, October 21, 2010
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
Grass-fed beef, as the name implies, comes from cows raised in grass pastures instead of raised on grain. Fans of grass-fed beef claim it's a leaner, healthier and tastier meat, and has many enviro... -
LEED - What Does LEED Mean - LEED and Green Building
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Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
What are LEED-certified buildings -- and are they really green? The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification means that the construction of a home or commercial building is desig... -
Xeriscape - Landscaping Ideas with Xeriscape
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
Xeriscape is a type of landscape design that emphasizes the use of drought-tolerant plants that need less water to thrive. But what does xeriscaping look like, and is a xeriscape landscape design a... -
Sick Building Syndrome
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
Sick building syndrome describes a range of health problems that can occur to occupants of a particular home or office building. Sick building syndrome can be brought on by indoor air pollutants li... -
CFL - CFLs - Compact Fluorescent Lamps - CFL Bulbs
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Friday, November 06, 2009
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
What is CFL, and how do compact fluorescent lamps save money? Read this definition of CFLs and learn about the risks of CFL lighting. -
White House Garden - Michelle Obama and the White House Garden
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
What is Michelle Obama planting in the White House garden? Take a look at the First Lady's plans for going green at the White House's organic garden. -
Cradle to Cradle – Review of Cradle to Cradle Book
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
In William McDonough and Michael Braungart's book, 'Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things,' the authors ask us to look beyond recycling and consider upcycling, downcycling, and the enti... -
Green Battle of the Sexes
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Friday, May 06, 2011
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
It was only a matter of time before the battle of the sexes entered the realm of sustainability. Who's greener, men or women? What's your opinion? -
Examples of Greenwashing - Advertising and Greenwashing
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Thursday, October 07, 2010
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
As sustainable living and green products grow in popularity, so do examples of greenwashing. What are the worst examples of greenwashing you've seen? Here are a few of our favorite greenwashing adv... -
Green Gifts for Kids - Green Gifts for Children - Gifts for Kids
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Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
Give kids a green, sustainable holiday gift that keeps giving year-round. They're also great for birthdays and other events. Eco-friendly gift ideas promote sustainable design and green living whil... -
Green Christmas Tree - Sustainable Christmas Holiday Decorations
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Monday, August 16, 2010
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
What's your favorite tip for having a green, sustainable Christmas tree and decorations this holiday? -
Green Christmas - Have a Sustainable Holiday - Green Christmas
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Monday, August 16, 2010
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
Looking for ways to have a green holiday this year? What's your secret to having a Christmas that's green and sustainable -- and more fun -- with eco-friendly Christmas gifts, travel, shopping, foo... -
Boycott BP - Should You Boycott BP
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
Should you boycott BP? Millions of consumers are considering a boycott of the troubled oil and gas company, formerly known as British Petroleum. But what, if anything, will a boycott of BP accompli... -
Wean Yourself off Oil - Energy Conservation and Oil Use - Oil and Gas Conservation
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Thursday, May 27, 2010
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
Got a tip for weaning America off of oil? Share your insights with all of us. -
Natural Cleaning Kit - Green Non-Toxic Cleaners
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Monday, May 10, 2010
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
What's in your natural cleaning product kit? Clean your home with the eight green and sustainable cleaning products listed here. From the kitchen sink to the bathroom shower and toilet, these green... -
Natural Cleaning - Green Cleaning Products and Natural Cleaning
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Friday, April 30, 2010
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
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Green Dishwashing Detergent - Recipes for Green Dishwashing Detergent - DIY Dishwashing Detergent
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Monday, April 26, 2010
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
Wash your dishes the green, sustainable way with these recipes for safe, effective dishwashing detergent powders (or liquid). You'll save money, too, with homemade dishwashing detergent for your di... -
Hazardous Substances - Hazardous Chemicals
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
Hazardous substances in your house present a real risk to you and your family. Some of these hazardous chemicals are well-known, like pesticides and cleaning fluids, while others are uninvited gues... -
Spring Cleaning - Springcleaning
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Monday, March 05, 2012
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
Spring cleaning just got a lot easier with this spring cleaning list. Help for spring clean up after pets and kids, outdoor clean up, and green cleaning tips. Start your springcleaning today! -
Net Zero and Zero Energy Buildings
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
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Saturday, May 05, 2012
Net-zero buildings and zero-energy buildings are the next wave of architecture since they are free of heating, cooling, electrical and other energy costs. Find out what makes a home or office a net...