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The Big Green Remodel: Bathroom

Ashley Schiller, January 4th, 2010

Simply put, having children inspired Laurie Cunningham to live an eco-lifestyle. For Laurie, an important part of protecting the health of her two children is creating a green home where they could live and play safely. “I want them to be in an environment where I know there is nothing I’ve put there that’s harmful to them. I also think it’s important ... read more

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The 411 on Toilet Paper

Lori Brown, November 9th, 2009

George Costanza of Seinfeld once said that toilet paper hasn't changed in his lifetime and probably wouldn't change in the next 50,000 years. While it's that true toilet paper as we know it today hasn't changed much, our consumption may have. In fact, the average U.S. consumer uses more than 20,805 sheets annually, contributing to a $5.7 billion ... read more

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Help Solve the Water Crisis

Amanda Wills, October 26th, 2009

Many of us don't think about how much water it takes to do everyday household tasks such as washing a load of laundry or taking a quick shower. But what if fresh water wasn't so easy to get? According to LiveEarth, almost one billion people worldwide live without access to clean, safe drinking water. Among many factors, pollution from industrial ... read more

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8 Ways to Green Your Hygiene

Marie Look, July 20th, 2009

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. One of the easiest steps to take toward more eco-conscious living is greening up those tasks you do every single day, such as your hygiene habits. By incorporating these eight simple tips into your everyday health practices, not only will ... read more

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8 Ways to Be Green On The Go

Kasen Seaver, June 22nd, 2009

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series in which we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. Life doesn’t stop and neither do we. There’s always work, school, traveling, errands, sports practices etc. that keep us on the go. You might think there’s little time to be green, but that's not the case. ... read more

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How to Make a Big Impact: Water

Raquel Fagan, May 11th, 2009

As we discussed a few weeks back in How to Make a Big Impact: Energy, with all the restraints put on people, money, time, access, the secret to making change may be to focus on the big stuff. So, if you only invested in one green initiative this year, what should it be? What actions make the biggest impact? We ... read more

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Recycle to Fight Global Conflict

Amanda Wills, April 13th, 2009

With springtime comes your annual home cleansing. You try on every outfit in your closet, throwing the rejects to the side. You upgrade your electronics for smaller, savvy options. And you thoroughly inspect every inch of your life, searching for the unwanted, the unnecessary and the unusable. Meanwhile, more than 7,000 miles across the ocean, developing countries continue to struggle with ... read more

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8 Ways to Reduce Your Impact Today

Libuse Binder, April 6th, 2009

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. Many of us are feeling strapped for cash right now. Add to this the fact that our usual daily responsibilities don't go away just because the economy has taken a nose dive, and you have a real recipe for stress. ... read more

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Bodycare with a Conscience

Libuse Binder, January 5th, 2009

The “Company Profile” is an Earth911.com series highlighting consumer goods and services making a difference through product stewardship and recycling. Products and services featured do not pay for placement and are not endorsed by Earth911.com. Pangea Organics, founded in 2001, is trying to do much more than sell soap. The company, which began in 31 year-old Joshua Onysko’s garage, has ... read more

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New Communities in Tucson, AZ, to Recycle Wastewater

Jennifer Berry, September 26th, 2008

In Tucson, Ariz., future communities will feature water recycling for individual subdivisions, reports Fox 11 AZ. In these new communities, residents will water their plants and lawns with recycled water from sinks, showers and bathtubs. The Tucson City Council unanimously approve the ordinance, which will take effect June 1, 2010, to require builders to include the waste system needed to connect ... read more

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