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Laser Printers Cause Office Pollution Laser printers can release particulates into the air, harming indoor air quality. To cut down on office pollution, check out this study that lists printer models according to rates of lung-damaging emissions. 5 Green Money $avers Going green does not have to be expensive. Instead, save money and simplify your life with these simple tips. Cheapskates rejoice. You'll save on dry cleaning, organic foods, and heating and electricity bills. Top 10 Idiot-Proof Eco-Tips Get started going green with The Daily Green's top 10 list of easiest eco-tips. These idiot-proof tips include ending idling in your vehicle, turning off your computer when you are finished working, turning down the thermostat, and so on. Anyone can 5 Easy First Steps You Can Do Today To get started going green, check out these 5 easy first steps. Bring your own bag, turn off the lights, keep your car tires inflated to the right pressure, shop at farmers' markets and skip bottled water. Pervious Pavement The paved-over nature of the paradise most of us live in doesn't just affect our sensibility, it can be actually degrade our water quality. Lottery For Travel Hot Spots? Thank Global Warming As Ski Resorts, Dive Spots And Other Destinations Degrade, Tourism Experts Warn Of Big Changes Ahead 17 Easy Ways for Teens to Go Green Youth will inherit the future, and are often eager to make a difference. Here's how. Back-to-School Green Shopping Guide School supplies use a lot of resources, and can harbor hidden toxins. Alternatives are affordable and fun. What's the Greenest Way to Get Your Kid to School? Of course, safety is a high priority, and the greenest ways are also the safest ways. Ever heard of a "walking school bus"? American Chestnut Tree, "Sequoia Of The East," Has Hope for a Comeback The Grand King Of The Forest, Nearly Wiped Out By Invasive Blight Decades Ago, May Get Another Chance Thanks To Science SoCal Becoming More Urban, Less Suburban as Buyers Flock to Condos As Population Rises, The Region Becomes Denser. What Does It Mean? Fisher-Price Recall Product List Fisher-Price Recalls Licensed Character Toys Due To Lead Poisoning Hazard Chemical in Baby Bottles, Other Plastics May Cause Cancer Animal Studies Have Linked Bisphenol A To Harm During Pregnancy EPA Tests for PCBs Spilled in Homes by Gas Company Utility Knew Of PCB Contamination Six Months Before Telling Homeowners Unlabeled Toxins in Common Cleaners Linked to Fertility Problems New Study Relates Controversial Agent To Animal Fertility Disorders Organic Labels Come in Different Shapes and Sizes Organic labels and their cousins abound. Here's a look at some of the most important labels consumers will see in grocery stores. Organic Schmanic. Why Should I Pay More for Food? The reasons for buying organic foods keep growing, and include some you've probably never thought of. Global Warming Exacerbating Allergies A New Report Shows Emissions Are Spurring On Allergy-Inducing Ragweed Parents: Pesticide Spraying Caused Heartbreaking Harm Two Indiana Families Suffer Severe Damage To Toddlers After Pesticides Were Used In Their Homes Faith Hill And Tim McGraw Go Green Raising a Green Family Faith Hill and Tim McGraw tell us how Toxic Playground Cover-Up A pesticide maker in Baltimore lied to the city for three decades about the high arsenic contamination of a popular local park. Cool Home Design Take advantage of basic passive solar energy principles to naturally cool your living space. You''ll be surprised how your property value, as well as your comfort, may rise. Keeping Your Cool Feeling the heat? With these simple tips you can stay comfortable and save money. Justin Timberlake: FutureGreen Justin Timberlake The trip that made him go green Five Ways to Prevent Idle Kids Instead of letting your kids park in front of video games all summer, engage them in fun, creative ways. Make your child''s vacation memorably green. What to Pack for Outdoor Fun Send your family out into the great wide open armed with safer, greener alternatives to conventional bug spray, sunscreen and junk food. How to Choose the Right Summer Camp There are a lot of choices for camps, but how can you ensure your child will receive an authentic natural experience? Tips For A Green Yard During Drought Choose Turf And Water Wisely, Or Simply Go Without Declare Your Independence From... This Fourth of July, celebrate the birth of our great nation by working toward taking a stand for the environment. There''s never been a better time than now. Energy Independence The concept has become a hot buzzword with many supporters. But not everyone agrees on how we should get there. Fun Fireworks Alternatives Fireworks are pretty, but release toxic pollution. Consider these great alternatives instead. Integrated Pest Management Farmers, gardeners and homeowners are learning to use less pesticides with innovative solutions that are more in harmony with the local environment. Pesticides and Food By the Numbers American farmers apply an enormous amount of pesticides every year to the foods we eat. Here's a partial list. Five Ways to Help Keep Your Family Safe From Pesticides Worried about pesticide residue on fruits and veggies? Here are simple things you can do to reduce the risk. Energy Star When shopping for a new appliance you need to consider many factors-brand, price, warranty. Retro red enamel or sleek stainless steel? But in the end, only one feature really matters: Is it Energy Star rated? The blue-and-white label instantly convey 5 Ways Kids Can "Save Our Bees" With bees in decline around the world, it's not just adults who can make a difference. There are simple things kids can do to help bees. The Daily Green Says "Save Our Bees" We can all do our part to help beleaguered bees, starting in our own yards and gardens. At the same time, your property will be more beautiful. Buzzworthy Plants That Attract Bees There is a wide array of common plants that support bees, from annual flowers to popular perennials, garden vegetables, shrubs and even trees. Juice Bag While hiking, biking or taking a stroll, it's now possible to let the sun and the sky recharge your batteries with clean, renewable energy. CF Lightbulbs CFLs or compact fluorescent lightbulbs work differently than conventional incandescent ones. They have much higher energy efficiency, and are green lighting. VeriFlora Roses are red -- and now they may also be green, with a newly created sustainability certification program for cut flowers and potted plants called VeriFlora. Organic Dry Cleaning Ever notice that scary smell that drifts off your clothes when you bring them home from the dry cleaner? That's the scent of perchloroethylene, otherwise known as PERC, as its volatile emissions contaminate your indoor air. Edible Landscaping Edible landscaping, the planting of fruits and vegetables in combination with, or in place of, ornamental landscaping, is as old as the garden itself. Bamboo Bamboo is cropping up everywhere these days -- from flooring to jeans, tee shirts to bedding. Four Steps to a Local Menu 1. Buy Local, Grill Local Farmers' markets open around the country this weekend, if they haven't already opened for the season. Choose your meal based on what's in season now, and available locally. Aim to buy as much as possible food grown and produ BYOB You've just finished your food shopping and are feeling pretty good about all the healthy, organic, sustainable, compassionately-raised items in your cart Eco-Spa We think of a spa as a place to go to relax our bodies, calm our minds and renew ourselves. Now there is a growing number of spas that take that process a step further and are dedicated to the principle that personal health and renewal begins with gl Green Your Mother's Day Every mother deserves the best, including Mother Earth. So here are some suggestions for Mother's Day gifts made from organic, sustainably grown, fair trade or recycled materials for pampering your mom. Ecotourism Ever wonder what impact your vacation dollars have on the places you visit? Do they support the local economy in sustainable ways? Draft Dodging You would hardly think to leave a window wide open during the cold season or a heat spell. Yet the amount of air that can transfer in and out of our homes from drafts around windows. |
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