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Things I Can’t Seem to Give Up, Part 1

Aug 26th, 2008 by Brian Snedeker | Comments

As an environmentally conscious person, I’m flawed.  I admit it.  I’m no “No Impact Man.”  He’s the guy who is trying, while living in Manhattan, to have absolutely no negative impact on the environment.  No air-conditioning, no purchasing new things, no washing machine.  I’ve even heard they don’t use toilet paper. (!)
I use toilet paper. [...]

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GreenLiving: Climate change wake-up call, kids and cell phones, healthy baby bottle

Aug 1st, 2008 by Frederick Carle | Comments

Health Canada issues a quiet wake-up call about climate change: With little fanfare, Health Canada published a report predicting an onslaught of health problems across the country due to our changing climate.

Getting hung up on being green: How many wire hangers have you thrown out this month?

Safety tips for cell phones: Research is proving there [...]

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GreenLiving: Bike to work, Natural first-aid, Composting Myths

Jul 26th, 2008 by Frederick Carle | Comments

Natural moth protection: The hot summer months are prime time for moths to start munching your clothes, rugs and other household fabrics. How can you protect your home from the ravages of moths without resorting to toxic moth balls?

Natural pest control for gardeners: Are garden pests making you nostalgic for banned pesticides? There are plenty [...]

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Greenliving: Green superstore, Charity for Sustainability, Staycation

Jul 18th, 2008 by Frederick Carle | Comments

Could you be a freegan?: Could you adopt a lifestyle where you bought nothing and lived off the discards of other people? Freegans are doing just that and it’s easier than you think.

Cradle to Cradle: the next Industrial Revolution: When a new pair of shoes, a desk chair, or even an envelope are designed, often [...]

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