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Green Products

 
Calling a product "green" can mean that it fits into any of a variety of categories. Primarily, a green product is more eco-friendly than its conventional alternative (i.e. a compact fluorescent light bulb, pictured, is more energy efficient than a regular bulb). A product also may be considered green if it has been made using more environmentally conscious practices, like organic food vs. non-organic food. Another factor that would make a product green would be creating it from something else, or reusing it. An example of this would be jewelry made from old glass bottles, or shoes made from tire rubber. It is a very broad category; there are many more characteristics that can make a product green. See also recycled products and organic products. (Photo: Flickr)

Recent Stories


A water-wasting shower coach

Fri, Mar 19 2010 at 12:06 PM EST

Do you enjoy long showers with a friend? Invite the Waterpebble to join you ... it's small, cute, affordable and will help you save both water and money.


CFL bulbs with built-in armor: A bright idea?

Tue, Mar 16 2010 at 8:29 AM EST

ArmorLites are CFL bulbs with a special 'skin' that prevents mercury exposure if the bulb is broken. But is mercury exposure even something to worry about?


Back to basics: Arm & Hammer Baking Soda

Mon, Mar 15 2010 at 11:06 AM EST

For the final 'Back to basics' post, here's a look at the ultimate (and perhaps most obvious) versatile and venerable natural cleaning tool: Arm & Hammer Baking Soda.


Make your dog more hybrid, less SUV

Thu, Mar 11 2010 at 10:53 AM EST

Don't let those puppy dog eyes get blamed for climate change. Instead, put your pooch on the fast track to a lower eco-pawprint.


Putting the tap to the test

Thu, Mar 11 2010 at 7:33 AM EST

With the help of some taste-testers, the Wall Street Journal's Wendy Bounds tries out a few new and notable entrants in the home water filtration market.


The seedy underbelly: 2010 edition

Wed, Mar 10 2010 at 6:58 AM EST

As bird songs begin to fill the almost-spring air, peruse these 7 unique birdhouses and feeders sure to attract a hungry feathered lunch crowd to your backyard.


Send greenthumbed greetings with Postcarden

Mon, Mar 08 2010 at 4:26 PM EST

Boring old greeting cards got you down? Check out Postcarden, a series of adorable pop-out postcards that serve as backdrops for edible mini-gardens.


Springing into action: 10 eco-friendly cleaning tools

Tue, Mar 02 2010 at 10:20 AM EST

Although spring doesn't officially start for another two weeks (ugh), it's never too early to get your spring clean on with these 10 green tools.


Natural selection

Tue, Mar 02 2010 at 9:36 AM EST

The Natural Products Association extends its 'natural' certification system to household products, including cleaners, laundry detergents and dish soaps.


Green giveaway: Martha Stewart Clean

Mon, Mar 01 2010 at 12:47 PM EST

Become a fan of MNN on Facebook and you'll be automatically entered to win the entire fabulous line of Martha Stewart Clean natural cleaning products!


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