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Reusable Holiday Gift Bags Make Wrapping a Snap – and Reduce Use of Plastic Bags, Too.

Why do I love reusable holiday gift bags? Let me count the ways: One, they save me a lot of time. It could take five

Ford Fusion Named 2013 “Green Car of the Year”

As auto show season starts to ramp up, plan on taking a look at Ford Motor Co.’s 2013 Fusion when you tour the showroom floor. The

Quick, Homemade Jams and Applesauce in Beautiful Jars Make Special Holiday Gifts

Want to make your own food gifts for the holidays? Here are two recipes – one for homemade cranberry jam courtesy of Whole Foods, one

Shop Local on Small Business Saturday…and Every Day

Today is “Small Business Saturday” or “Shop Small” day, a day designed to encourage consumers to shop at local stores and boutiques rather than global

These “Green” Shoes Will Fight Sweat Shops with Fashion – If You Give Them a Kick Start

If you never thought of buying green shoes, maybe it’s time to think again – at least if the shoes are made by the new brand

Today is America Recycles Day. What Are You Recycling?

Today is America Recycles Day. Recycling is important, because it saves energy, reduces trash, and helps stop climate change. Here’s what I recycle, and how

Tune in to the Climate Reality Project’s “Dirty Weather Report”

“Dirty” fuels, like coal, oil and natural gas, emit gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) when they are burned. This CO2 lurks in the atmosphere, creating

Women’s Voices for the Earth Champions Healthy, Safer, Non-Toxic Cleansers for Moms and Kids

Women’s Voices for the Earth is among the most effective organizations in the country when it comes to protecting women and children from exposure to

Tell Tide to Clean Up Its Cleaning Products

Before or after the election, protecting our kids from toxic chemicals is a top priority. Please read this guest post from Cassidy Randall, Campaign and

Vote on Tuesday. Your Life Depends on It.

Tuesday, November 6, ELECTION DAY, is the most important day of this year, and maybe of this century. That may sound extreme – until you

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