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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

Preventing mold

Sun, Jan 18 2009 at 10:58 PM

Here's how to find it and what to do about it before the air gets extremely humid.
How do I make my lunch greener?

Sun, Jan 11 2009 at 8:51 PM

You can 'do lunch' and still help the environment.
A mother-daughter conversation about the environment, MNN

Sun, Jan 04 2009 at 6:01 PM

Vanessa Vadim and her mother, Jane Fonda, talk about Vanessa's childhood in California and the people and experiences that sparked her passion for the environment.
Is there such a thing as mercury-free fish?

Tue, Dec 23 2008 at 11:08 AM

Unfortunately, no, but there are ways to limit this pesky toxin and still help your heart with omega 3s.
How can I start selling my homegrown produce?

Thu, Dec 18 2008 at 2:16 PM

Whether you form a CSA, join a farmers market or sell to restaurants, you and your neighbors can benefit from your green thumb.
Should I unplug my appliances and, if so, will I save money on my electric bill?

Tue, Dec 16 2008 at 11:08 AM

Appliances -- also known as energy vampires -- keep drawing power even when they're off.