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9 Great Wood Heating Tips
By Eartheasy, Posted January 5th, 2010Burning wood efficiently will reduce pollution, minimize health risks, and give you more warmth for less money.
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The toilet that can help solve our water and energy problems
By Gar Smith, Earth Island Journal, Posted January 4th, 2010There is a ‘toilet revolution’ taking shape – with tankless toilets which save water while reducing watershed pollution.
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Toxic chemicals found in a third of children’s toys: study
By Eartheasy, Posted December 11th, 2009A third of the most popular children’s toys in the United States this year contain harmful chemicals including lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury, a US consumer group said Wednesday.
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Formaldehyde link to leukemia confirmed: how to limit exposure in the home
By Eartheasy, Posted December 1st, 2009An awareness of the common sources of formaldehyde in the home can lead to simple mitigation measures.
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Top Green Holiday Gifts for 2009
By Eartheasy, Posted November 20th, 2009Unless you’re one of the lucky ones getting a financial bailout, chances are you’re feeling a bit pinched this year during the holidays. Perhaps now is a good time to rethink our holiday values and traditions, with an eye towards lasting value and sustainability.
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Energy Star label no guarantee of efficiency, audit finds
By Eartheasy, Posted November 2nd, 2009Audit notes program flaws, and the DOE and EPA commit to having all of their products evaluated by certified independent laboratories.
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Be alert to false product claims with bamboo textiles
By US Federal Trade Commission, Posted August 17th, 2009The Federal Trade Commission has charged four sellers of clothing and other textile products with deceptively labeling and advertising these items as made of bamboo fiber, when they are made of rayon…
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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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