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  • 2010 Ford Flex to Use Straw-Based Plastic

    Ford Motor Company announced that it will be using a wheat-straw-reinforced plastic in the interior storage bins of the 2010 Ford Flex. While this might seem like a baby step — and it is — Ford says the change to... more

  • Eco-Friendly Christmas Stockings

    It’s never too soon to start thinking about a green Christmas. Once fall hits Christmas can sneak up on you quickly and the more prepared you are the less stressful the holidays will be. Also, if you need special gear,... more

  • Green flea prevention and treatment

    If you’ve got a furry friend then more than likely you’ve dealt with fleas. Fleas are little trouble makers for sure, but before you resort to toxic treatments that can get all over your green home, try some natural prevention... more

  • Organic Thanksgiving Beverages

    When planning your green Thanksgiving menu, don’t forget about the drinks! It’s easy to keep it green nowadays because there’s a wide array of yummy organic beverages, perfectly suited to Thanksgiving. Here are some ideas. Organic wine: Many companies offer great... more

  • Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu

    We recently looked at why you should go vegetarian more often - meat = bad eco-footprint. Thanksgiving is actually a really easy meal to go vegetarian with and that means a super green Thanksgiving. Families tend to serve more veggie... more

  • Are Pay-As-You-Throw trash programs fair?

    As of 2006, the last time the EPA took down stats, about 7,095 communities were participating in Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) programs. PAYT programs are unit pricing or variable-rate pricing programs for trash disposal. Basically, residents are charged for the collection of... more

  • Which is Greener – Car Wash or Hauling out the Hose at Home?

    By Susan Seliger Grabbing a sponge and turning on the hose at home is definitely a cheaper way to clean your car than driving to your local car wash – unless you factor in the value of your time, but really,... more

  • Win an Outdoor Adventure Trip Worth $3,000

    By Susan Seliger You know you’re tired of staying indoors and staring at that computer screen. It’s time for an outdoor adventure – made even more invigorating when someone else pays for the whole deal. So just sign your name and... more

  • Update on the Appalachian Trail and Governor Sanford of S.C.

    Bu Susan Seliger We don’t really care to comment about South Carolina’s Governor, Mark Sanford’s admission today that he had an affair with an Argentinian woman. We like to steer clear of politics and keep life focused on what really counts... more

  • Naked Hiking Day on the Appalachian Trail: Missing Governor Sanford Found — Just Hiking the Trail

    By Susan Seliger Governor Mark Sanford of South Carolina is no longer considered missing. Though he seems to have disappeared for a few days over Father’s Day, his staff now says he was just out hiking  the Appalachian Trail and could... more
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