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Ask Vanessa News

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 lice treatments safe?

    Mon, Mar 09 2009 at 10:36 AM

    Products that kill lice and scabies aren't 'shampoos.' They are insecticides.

  • What's wrong with high fructose corn syrup?

    Mon, Mar 02 2009 at 10:18 AM

    It's in everything. So what's in the syrup?

  • What's up with high power factor CFLs?

    Fri, Feb 20 2009 at 12:12 PM

    The problem with regular CFLs is the way they draw power from the energy grid.

  • How can I recycle my electronics?

    Wed, Feb 18 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Green considerations for the responsible homeowner and gadget-lover.

  • How can I cut back on the cost and impact of my commute?

    Fri, Feb 06 2009 at 1:21 PM

    Cut back on the waste of commuting by considering carpooling, public transit and even biking.

  • What is a natural gas vehicle and what does CNG mean?

    Tue, Feb 03 2009 at 10:29 PM

    They are a step up (cleaner) than regular cars, but there's a lot to know.

  • How can I avoid BPA?

    Mon, Feb 02 2009 at 3:24 PM

    The three-letter no-no: BPA.

  • How can I get my boss to waste less paper?

    Tue, Jan 20 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Want to help your employer print less without pushing his buttons?

  • What environmental issues should President Obama focus on?

    Tue, Jan 20 2009 at 12:55 AM

    Vanessa offers the new president some unsolicited advice.

  • How can I find mold in my home and what do I do about it?

    Sun, Jan 18 2009 at 10:58 PM

    Vanessa explains how you can detect mold in your home and what to do about it.

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