You could say that the kitchen is the hub of a home's sustainability -- or unsustainability. There are so many things to consider, from the food we eat to the way we store leftovers …
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Getting Sustainable Room by Room…Part 1: The Bathroom
One way to make sustainable living a bit less overwhelming is to focus on what you can do differently in each part of your home: the bathroom, the kitchen, the bedroom, the living areas …
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Can your yard reverse global warming?
It just might help…if you go 100% organic. Scientists at the Rodale Institute (and other researchers) have found compelling evidence that organic farming helps soil bury ("sequester") the carbon dioxide (CO2) that contributes to global warming. …
The Tao of Vinegar
Distilled white vinegar isn't sexy, hip or new. But it may just be the most sustainable thing in your home. In the heat of mid-summer, weeds can suddenly take over, rendering helpless even the most …
Greening Our Energy Future Can Start at Home
Talked to your friends lately about the importance of renewable energy? If so, those conversations may have focused on the need for more government investment or a stronger pro-renewables energy policy. What can easily …
Greening your blueprints
A recent survey1 found that green building has been on the rise over the last few years, a somewhat surprising trend given the state of the housing market. On the other hand, perhaps it’s …
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