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Green Living

FOOD GLEANING, Harvesting Leftovers Feeds the Hungry

July 8th, 2015 | by Avery Mack

More than 50 million Americans, including 17 million children, experience hunger or the risk of hunger every day. TheHungerSite.GreaterGood.com Americans [&hellip

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The Teeny-Tiny Vacation Option, Mini-Dwellings Make Travel a Lark

June 8th, 2015 | by Avery Mack

Tiny vacation cottages offer a simple, cozy setting for taking time off together and spell crazy fun—a huge improvement over [&hellip

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Upcycled Décor, Old and Oh-So-Stylish

May 2nd, 2015 | by Avery Mack

Old furniture used to go to college dorms and student apartments. At graduation, it was moved to the curb to [&hellip

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Home-Grown Organic Made Easy

March 29th, 2015 | by Barbara Pleasant

10 Time-Saving Tips for a Healthy Garden Organic gardening experts share strategies for growing a great garden and having a [&hellip

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A Practical Guide to Composting, Pick the Best Option for You

February 28th, 2015 | by Tracy Fernandez Rysavy

Yard and food waste make up 25 percent of the garbage destined for municipal landfills, according to the U.S. Environmental [&hellip

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Eco Feng Shui

January 31st, 2015 | by Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist

Tips to Bring More Positive Energy into Your Home “Spring is wood energy and represents rebirth, a chance for a [&hellip

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Eco-Friendly Floors ~ Sustainable Beauty Underfoot

December 29th, 2014 | by Avery Mack

Truly good flooring is beautiful, practical and eco-friendly. The best choices may change from room-to-room, as well as with geography, [&hellip

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Toxin-Free Beauty Salons ~ Pure Pampering Feels Natural and Safe

November 28th, 2014 | by Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist

When clients walk into New York City’s Swing Salon, they may be surprised by what they don’t smell—the range of [&hellip

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Eco-Beauty ~ Homemade Shampoos, Lotions and Perfumes Make Great Gifts

November 1st, 2014 | by Kathleen Barnes

Many of us have grown disenchanted with expensive, commercial beauty products that include toxic and even cancer-causing ingredients. Fortunately, safe, [&hellip

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Solar Blocks

October 1st, 2014 | by Neville Williams

Economics, rather than technological concerns, are now driving the adoption of clean, safe, solar electricity to preserve the environment. During [&hellip