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Tue, May 03 2011 at 4:09 PM

Colony collapse disorder is claiming many of North America and Europe's bees. But there are simple things you can do to help keep them buzzing.

10 first steps to lighter living

Fri, Apr 01 2011 at 3:53 PM

Itching to go green and not sure where to start? Try these simple ideas.

12 cool urban bicycles ready to replace your car

Sun, Mar 20 2011 at 4:34 PM

Bikes are tough to beat in terms of urban transportation: They're reliable, emissions-free, small, healthy, and cheap to operate. Check out our picks.

9 green websites you should be reading

Tue, Aug 10 2010 at 3:23 PM

So many websites, so little time. Here are nine great green living blogs that deserve a place in your feed reader. Get browsing!

Make your own disinfectant spray

Tue, Aug 10 2010 at 2:43 PM

Here's a simple and effective antimicrobial spray you can make at home for just pennies a gallon.

Ech2o: Filtered water when you don't have a filter

Sun, Aug 01 2010 at 2:22 PM

Bottled water is a rip-off -- unless you bottle your own. Here's a stainless steel water bottle with a handy, built-in filter.

It's easy to make your own laundry starch

Thu, Jul 29 2010 at 2:54 PM

Cutting back on what you take to the cleaners is yet another way to save a few dollars a week.

Make your own petroleum-free furniture polish

Thu, Jul 29 2010 at 1:41 PM

No need to buy polish from the store when you can raid your own pantry.

Want to save money? Can it!

Thu, Jul 29 2010 at 12:06 PM

With higher food prices, home canning is enjoying quite a revival. Here's how to get started with this traditional craft.

10 places to find back-to-school clothes on the cheap

Wed, Jul 28 2010 at 12:25 PM

Getting ready for school can add up. Check out these tips for getting your kids back to class without spending so much money.

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Ready or not ...

Thu, Mar 25 2010 at 2:30 AM

I'm 48, and live in just the sort of sprawling suburban situation you say is unsuitable for serious utility cycling. I haven't driven since last June. Yeah, I've found this inconvenient on a few occasions. But a quality utility bike meets virtually all of my transportation needs. It's improved my health, slashed my living expenses, and reduced my environmental footprint. My school-aged son cycles, too. Europeans do it, and so can we. Of course, Amsterdam and Copenhagen's vibrant bicycle culture wasn't an accident, and it didn't happen overnight. It takes work, planning, time, and public investment. It took Europe decades to get where they are. Our progress will be accelerated by necessity and declining oil reserves. But the process is already underway. Be prepared to share the road. ;-)

I sympathize with Mmeg, too ...

Mon, Mar 15 2010 at 3:38 PM

... Having been an ethical vegetarian for many years (I still hardly touch meat, preferring healthier, greener alternatives). The U.N. estimates that 2 billion people depend upon fishing for up to 20% of their protein intake. With world population swelling toward 7 billion -- and thousands dying of starvation each day -- the idea of a total fishing ban is laughable. That's not even what is being proposed. What we *must* have is better management, or the seas will be further emptied of species already on the brink of extinction. @Mmmeg isn't a wacko -- she's an idealist. But you can't eat ideals, and it's unreasonable to impose our on those for whom fishing is the difference between feeding your kids and watching them go hungry.

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