July 25, 2007 water shortage Many regions are experiencing a drought this summer. Conserving water is always a good idea, but it is especially important when resources are low. Here in Northern California the water levels ar... |
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July 26, 2007 creative reuse Reduce, reuse, recycle. Lately, we've been trying to improve our reuse. Before our large cardboard boxes head for recycling (or composting) my husband turns them into amazing toys. and you know h... |
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July 17, 2007 clogged drain I haven't had a chance to write about safe cleaning products yet. I've been looking into ways to clean without toxic chemicals. It is a huge topic, so perhaps I'll start with an issue that is of s... |
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July 16, 2007 freecycle One great way to do that "reuse" part of the "reduce, reuse, recycle" mantra is by participating in Freecycle . Freecycle is a network of people around the world who are giving (and re... |
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July 10, 2007 made in china I have been giving a lot of thought lately to crafting a post about goods from China. We've all heard about the various recent scares regarding imported items from China, whether cough syrup, dog ... |
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July 30, 2007 toxins in san francisco bay I found an article on the Environmental Working Group's website about undesirable chemicals found in the water of San Francisco Bay . It served as a reminder to me about why I am bot... |
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July 22, 2007 greening the birthday party My little guy had his birthday this weekend. I tried my best to improve my approach to the typical kid party. I was more green than I used to be, but nowhere near perfect. We had jus... |
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July 12, 2007 fun in the sun If you're still as confused as I am about which sunscreens to use (or not to use) you can take comfort in sun protective clothing! There are lots of brands offering both clothes and swimwear with... |
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July 5, 2007 green denim Eco-fashion (eco-everything) is all the rage right now. As people examine how to green their lives, all aspects are under scrutiny. As a busy mom, there is one aspect I am quite familiar with: jeans.... |
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July 29, 2007 petroleum based products As I've been making an effort to green our home and life, I find myself wanting to avoid plastics and other petroleum based products where possible. First I cleared them out of the tupper... |
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