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More, Better, Faster – living at digital hyperspeed
By David Bollier, On the Commons, Posted June 30th, 2009Fast-time activities absolutely crowd out slow-time alternatives. The now eclipses the timeless. And we are becoming diminished creatures in the process.
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Most homes in US found to harbor lingering pesticides
By Eartheasy, Posted June 19th, 2009A recent survey reveals alarming numbers of lingering pesticides in US homes…
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Living Large in a Tiny House
By Carol Estes, YES! Magazine, Posted May 27th, 2009Life in an 84-square-foot house on wheels
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The Top 10 Plants for Removing Indoor Toxins
By Greg Seaman, Posted May 13th, 2009A recent NASA study has determined the top 10 plants for reducing indoor air pollution.
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5 Secrets Most Conventional Cleaning Product Makers Don’t Want You to Know
By Christopher Gavigan, Posted April 30th, 2009…they get us to shell out billions of dollars annually for products that really don’t serve our best interests…
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How to green your home with new stimulus money incentives
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald, Posted March 10th, 2009“In many cases, this will make the high-efficiency product cheaper than the low-efficiency product.”
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Five spring tips for clear pond water
By Drs. Foster and Smith, Posted March 9th, 2009The following spring algae-busting tips will help you enjoy your outdoor space throughout the summer without having to constantly worry about algae.
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How to stay warm while reducing your heating costs
By Greg Seaman, Posted January 30th, 2009Much of the energy used for heating our homes is wasted, and yet the prevention is, in many cases, simple and inexpensive.
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Pesticides & Kids – why you should be concerned
By Karen R. Forbes, Posted January 28th, 2009We are adding more chemicals in one form or another to our soil, food, water and homes. Is this a healthy trend?
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Outdoor Pesticides – are they worth the risk?
By Kimberly Monaghan, Posted January 28th, 2009Now is the time to take a second look at what we decide to pass on to our families, our pets and our environment.
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Saving water in the bathroom
By wasauna.com, Posted January 28th, 2009Bathroom showers, toilets, and sinks account for approximately 75% of the water used in our homes.
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Monitoring the air quality in your home
By Kate Callander, Posted January 28th, 2009According to the EPA, up to 85% of our exposure to pesticides comes from indoor sources.
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How safe are green cleaning products?
By Greg Seaman, Posted January 28th, 2009The word ‘natural’ on a product label is not always a guarantee of safety
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Lawn care chemicals: how toxic are they?
By Greg Seaman, Posted January 28th, 2009The benefits of using lawn care chemicals are easy to see, but the effects they may have on your family’s health and the environment are less obvious.
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Drought Survival for Lawns
By Greg Seaman, Posted January 28th, 2009Drought is becoming more common in many parts of North America, and lawns need to be naturally vigorous and well maintained to withstand the stress caused by reduced watering.
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Go for an Edible Estate …the case against lawns
By Frtiz Haeg, Metropolis Books, Posted January 28th, 2009Why do we dedicate so much property to something that requires precious resources, endless hours and contaminates our air and water?
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When to turn off your lights
By Greg Seaman, Posted January 28th, 2009In general, the more energy-efficient a bulb/light is, the longer you can keep a light on before it is cost effective to turn it off.
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Home-Front Ecology
By Mike Davis, Sierra Magazine, Posted January 28th, 2009What our grandparents can teach us about saving the world
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Slow Fashion
By Zoe Wood, The Observer (UK), Posted January 15th, 2009As times get hard and green consciousness grows, lasting styles made with organic and fair trade materials are gaining in popularity.
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