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Ask Vanessa

 
Ask Vanessa is a weekly advice column written by Vanessa Vadim. Vanessa is a very active environmentalist, neck-deep in all things green from organic gardening to raising a green family. Each week, she answers readers' questions about recycling, transportation, household products, agriculture, politics, saving money, and anything in between and green. Submit your eco-question today!

Articles about Ask Vanessa


Are there nontoxic nail products?

Tue, Oct 13 2009 at 4:11 AM EST
Some chemicals in nail polish and polish remover are known to cause cancer, and others lead to birth defects.
 

How can I safely repel mosquitoes?

Mon, Aug 24 2009 at 5:18 PM EST
Vanessa willingly offers herself as bait to a faithful reader.
 

What is the most environmentally sound way to care for my lawn?

Mon, Aug 17 2009 at 5:30 PM EST
You don't need grass to have a lush yard.
 

What are alternatives to toxic cleaning products?

Tue, Aug 11 2009 at 11:46 PM EST
Forget store-bought products and let these natural cleaners do the dirty work.
 

How can back-to-school be less wasteful?

Tue, Aug 04 2009 at 3:24 PM EST
Get schooled on how to go back to school in the greenest way possible.
 

What can I put in my compost pile?

Mon, Jul 27 2009 at 1:54 PM EST
As the bumper sticker makes clear, composting should be easy.
 

What is ocean acidification, and why does it matter?

Mon, Jul 20 2009 at 10:46 AM EST
Vanessa dives into the issue of lower pH levels in the sea.
 

How can I get my pets on the green track?

Sat, Jul 11 2009 at 12:06 AM EST
You can do a lot to reduce the impact of your furry family members on the planet.
 

Can I recycle plastic bottle caps? How about motor oil?

Mon, Jul 06 2009 at 11:23 AM EST
And why are some recycling programs not accepting glass? Vanessa answers your questions.
 

Do fireworks harm the environment?

Mon, Jun 29 2009 at 10:21 PM EST
Those sparkly, noisy, festive displays are an environmental disaster.
 
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