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  10 Ways to Be More Green

  Two-thirds of all the electricity used in the residential sector of the United States powers lights and appliances. Considering that electricity production generates more than 1.9 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions a year, a simple flick ...

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  Green Cleaning Superstars

  Pour 1/2 cup baking soda into a bowl. Add just enough liquid soap to make a creamy paste. Spread mixture on the flat side of 1/2 of a lemon and scrub. The lemon acts as a sponge and leaves a natural citrus scent. Use a damp rag or sponge to wipe away ...

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  10 Quick Organic Gardening Tips

  A raised bed allows you to create optimal soil.. Make a Raised Bed. Certain plants and herbs can thrive in containers.. Use Containers. Before planting anything, first determine the measure of acidity or alkalinity (known as pH) of your soil with a ...

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  25 Eco-Chic Ideas for Your Home

  Grouped together on a tray and filled with leaves and flowers, weathered bottles and jars make an easy table dressing. "In quantity, simple vessels can look so dramatic," says Seo. 1. Collect your own bottles of various shapes and sizes over ...

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  Green Dream Home

  Kearney coveted this Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams couch and set of chairs, which use sustainable woods for the backing and carcinogen-free foam. "The company is really accessible and is doing great things for the environment," she says. The ...

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  Alternatives to Artificial Fragrances

  Alternatives to Artificial Fragrances. Sniffing for alternatives to health-hazardous artificial fragrances Try the naturally scented cleaners and beauty products below. Unscented goods steer clear of fragrance, while essential and other ...

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• Clean Your Air

  Clean Your Air. It's easy to tell when laundry is clean, or when your floor is clean. But how can you tell when the air in your home is clean It's a common concern, and rightly so: the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ranks indoor air ...

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  Dream Rooms: Furniture and Lighting

  Dream Rooms: Furniture and Lighting. FurnitureIt's becoming easier all the time to find stylish sources for greener furnishings. Q Collection, for instance, a manufacturer of eco-friendly decor, was founded on the principle that serious design need ...

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  Bug Off

  Bug Off. This season, keep the bugs at bay without covering yourself in DEET by trying pesticide- and chemical-free insect repellents that use nature to fight nature.Buzz Away Extreme (quantumhealth.com, $9 for 4 oz.) claims to offer an ...

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  Replacing Your Artificial Fragrances

  Replacing Your Artificial Fragrances. The world is a smelly place. There's the scent of our own bodies, of bread rising and spaghetti sauce cooking on the stove; the smell of rain and dirt, of exhaust and garbage; the aroma of evergreens on a woodsy ...

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