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On Earth Day, Plant Trees Without Getting Your Hands Dirty; Save the Oceans without Getting Wet

On land or on sea, you can make a difference on Earth Day. Volunteer Spot, the nation’s premiere Web-based volunteer coordinator, has teamed up with

Kids Launch “Green My Parents” to Save the World

Can kids save the world? The kids who founded GreenMyParents sure think so! This youth-led movement is officially launching on Earth Day with a plan

Exploding Coal Mines, Crashing Oil Tankers Make Clear the Need for New, Renewable Sources of Energy

Most of the time, the debate around fossil fuels centers on how much climate-changing carbon dioxide they generate when they’re burned. But every once in

Plastic Activist Shifts $1114 to Green Goods

Beth Terry is best known for taking a stand against plastic over at her inspired blog Fake Plastic Fish. But living plastic-free is not the only

Stay-At-Home Mom Shifts $1,600 of Household Budget to Protect the Environment and Her Family

Erin Peters knows a thing or two about “green” shopping. The stay-at-home mother of three young boys lives with her family in Raleigh, North Carolina.

We Don’t Wait for Our Child to Get Hit By a Car Before We Tell Her to Look Both Ways When Crossing the Street

“Look both ways before you cross the street.” That’s the Precautionary Principle in a nutshell. The Precautionary Principle was hammered out at the historic Wisconsin

Paint Your Home “Green” To Stay Healthy and Protect the Environment

Whether you’re redecorating your living room, covering up the screaming Pepto pink you once painted the bedroom, or just doing a little touch-up, there’s more at

What is a CSA? Delicious Organic, Locally Grown Food

If you’re looking for delicious natural, organic food, consider signing up for a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. CSAs are a great way to enjoy

What Does “Natural” Mean?

Dictionary.com defines natural as “not artificial” or “having undergone little or no processing and containing no chemical additives.” When I think of “natural” I think of

Ten Ways to Control Catalog Clutter

During the post-holiday season, retail catalogs begin swamping mailboxes as the stores where you shopped add your address to their mailing lists. The huge

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