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December 19th, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
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last-minute green gift ideas!
December 18th, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
If you are struggling with last minute gift ideas, why not give someone the gift of sustainability? Gifting family and [&hellip
Reasons to shop small this holiday season, and always!
December 17th, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
There are so many reasons to shop small- that is, supporting small, local businesses instead of national retailers and big-box [&hellip
On Garbage Cans, Recycling and the Responsibility of Garbage
November 28th, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
Several months ago, it might have been a year ago at this point, I had this amazing suggestion for the [&hellip
Gluten Free Skincare Recipes
November 23rd, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
When you think about wheat, barley, rye and oats what comes to mind? Bread, beer, whiskey and all that tasty stuff, right? Sadly, for many North Americans suffering from Celiac Disease, they have had to cut out all that goodness and replace it with Gluten-Free options. As a lover of gluten-heavy products myself, I can only imagine how difficult this would be. Turns out leading a G-Free life is more than just eliminating foods from your diet. It means reading the fine print, knowing the variations and changing your skincare and beauty products too
I am Thankful for Smoke-Free Spaces in New York City
November 20th, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
I have a bone to pick with Japan…the indoor smoking is out-of-control
Genetic Modification, Should You Care?
October 22nd, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
Quite recently, due to a Stanford University study, organic food has been on the tip of everyone’s lips. From those who believe so strongly in organic that they fill their fridges with nothing else to those who think that the organic trend is, just that, a trend. The organic argument has many branches, from pesticides to GMO’s; and while they are all a part of a larger equation, today I want to address GMO’S or genetically modified organisms.
How Living Roofs Improve Solar Panel Performance
October 9th, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
Both green roofs and solar panels have their own set of unique benefits making them well worth consideration on their own. Now with new [&hellip
New Passive Solar Tracker Mimics Sunflower
September 17th, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
Sunflowers naturally follow the trajectory of the sun throughout the day, each leaf maximizing the amount of sunlight it receives. [&hellip
Green Steve Becomes a Chemical Dodger
September 6th, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
The CTWW challenge laid down August 22nd was a particularly tough one, namely to avoid applying chemicals to our skin wherever possible. As this wasn’t an issue I could honestly say I’d put much thought into in the past, I quickly got to thinking about the amount of chemicals I actually use on my skin and how to avoid doing so. Here’s a look at five of the chemical sources I sought to avoid and how I went about it
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