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January 17th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
It’s easy being green! More and more people are making the effort to live a greener lifestyle, and there has [&hellip
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caffeinated foods: yes or no?
January 17th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
There are many debates about whether caffeine is healthy for our bodies: some say it’s going to help with depression, [&hellip
one healthy change each day…
January 16th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
YES! One of our favorite vegetarian chefs, Sarah B. of My New Roots was recently featured on a TEDx Amerdam [&hellip
homemade breakfast made easy: berry baked oatmeal
January 14th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
How many of us don’t have time for a healthy breakfast? Probably too many! This Berry Baked Oatmeal is one [&hellip
The Green Can is recycling for everyone!
January 8th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Many things in life are not financially profitable, however that doesn’t mean they are not the correct thing to do. [&hellip
An American Entrepreneur Learns Eco-Living in Japan
January 7th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Greetings from Japan, readers! I have been studying Japanese paper making the past month and will continue traveling in Japan [&hellip
Five Reasons Why Tidal Energy is the Wave of the Future
January 4th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Green energy has never been more important than it is today with the looming threat of global warming. Every possible [&hellip
Help Scientists Identify Wild Animals with Snapshot Serengeti
December 21st, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
If you and your family are interested in wildlife, Snapshot Serengeti is a great way to foster this fascination. With hundreds [&hellip
How Home Automation Saves Energy and Money
December 20th, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
The world of Home Automation doesn’t just include items like security systems. That’s part of it, but only the beginning. [&hellip
Everything old is New Again: Society for the Prevention of Useless Giving
December 20th, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
Have you heard about The Society for the Prevention of Useless Giving? Well, according to this great article from Treehugger, [&hellip
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