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Lighter Footstep News

Articles about Lighter Footstep

  • Everyday activism: Dining without disposables

    Fri, Apr 16 2010 at 10:56 AM

    How to steer clear of the Styrofoam and plastic stuff.

  • Upgrading fridge could save money

    Thu, Apr 15 2010 at 2:58 PM

    A refrigerator that's more than five years old uses about 40 percent more electricity than the EnergyStar certified units being sold today.

  • Make the switch to natural soap

    Tue, Apr 13 2010 at 4:19 PM

    Natural soap is one of the world's least expensive luxuries. If you're ready to leave chemical detergents behind, found in most conventional hand soap, body wash and shampoo, there is a world of healthy alternatives.

  • 5 ways to fight retail overpackaging

    Tue, Apr 13 2010 at 3:27 PM

    Tired of all the small items in huge boxes, wasted cardboard and excessive packaging? Here's what you can do to fight back.

  • Cheap and natural cleaning alternatives

    Tue, Apr 13 2010 at 2:46 PM

    Nobody likes bathroom cleanup, and it's made worse by the harsh chemical products most people use for the job. Here's how to clean — naturally.

  • Being a raw food diva

    Tue, Apr 13 2010 at 2:41 PM

    Ani Phyon is the geek-girl-turned-healthy-living-entrepreneur behind SmartMonkey Foods, which bills itself as 'the premier resource for vegan, raw, and living cuisine.'

  • Make the switch to a natural deodorant

    Tue, Apr 13 2010 at 2:36 PM

    Aluminum is found in most conventional deodorants and has been linked to breast cancer. If you want to eliminate it from your toiletries, try these options.

  • Give your dryer a tune-up

    Mon, Apr 12 2010 at 5:12 PM

    It makes good energy sense to take a weekend and give your dryer a cleaning about once a year.

  • 5 tips for healthier, Earth-friendly laundry

    Mon, Apr 12 2010 at 4:13 PM

    Save money -- and green your laundry -- with these simple changes.

  • Are dryer sheets safe to use with pets?

    Mon, Apr 12 2010 at 3:15 PM

    Well-meaning pet owners use dryer sheets to control pet hair, and laundry companies are happy to encourage this secondary use of their products. But is it safe?

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