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Lighter Footstep News

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  • How to get a natural night's sleep

    Mon, Apr 12 2010 at 10:43 AM

    You'll spend a third of your life in bed. But mattresses and bedding may contain harsh -- and possibly harmful -- chemicals. Here's how to rest healthier and easier.

  • The microwave oven is your kitchen's energy champ

    Fri, Apr 09 2010 at 4:12 PM

    Energy goes straight to heating the food, not to the pan or open air around it.

  • Tell mosquitoes to buzz off (without pesticides)

    Fri, Apr 09 2010 at 12:39 PM

    No one likes itchy bug bites, but using harmful chemicals to avoid them stinks, too. Check out these easy tips for having fewer mosquito encounters.

  • How to recycle or repurpose your cell phone

    Thu, Apr 08 2010 at 11:00 AM

    Don't put your worn-out cellphone phone in the trash -- it's probably filled with all sorts of toxic nasties. Here's how to hang up 'Old Faithful' the right way.

  • An inexhaustible supply of free scoopers: Plastic milk jugs

    Tue, Apr 06 2010 at 3:23 PM

    Finished the milk? Don't toss that jug -- it has many more uses.

  • 5 ways to green your child's classroom

    Tue, Apr 06 2010 at 1:39 PM

    Your kids are watching ... how you treat the Earth's resources will guide the way they choose to live. Here are a few ways to make sure their school experience offers the greenest lessons possible.

  • 7 tips for how to live with CFLs

    Thu, Apr 01 2010 at 4:08 PM

    Energy-efficient, sure. But CFLs aren't direct replacements for incandescent bulbs. Here's how to make CFLs work for you.

  • Which is greener: Toilet paper or a bidet?

    Thu, Apr 01 2010 at 4:04 PM

    What's the best way to be kind to the Earth when answering the call of nature? Here's an example of why green choices aren't always black and white.

  • How to ride your bike to work

    Thu, Apr 01 2010 at 3:49 PM

    A smaller carbon footprint and a thinner waistline are two of the best results of choosing to bike to the office.

  • 5 easy ways to green your tailgate party

    Mon, Mar 29 2010 at 3:27 PM

    Tailgating season is winding down, but football is still in the air. Can you make a stadium outing less of a green disaster? Try these tips and find out.

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