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Leaf blowing blows -- use the rake
Thu, Nov 06, 2008 3:23 PM by PlentyMag.com
Two huge (no pun intended) issues in this day and age: obesity and climate change. Combat both by ditching the blower and doing some good, old fashioned raking.
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Should I compact my trash or let it breathe?
Tue, Oct 14, 2008 1:03 PM by Mother Nature
Garbage trucks will compact the living daylights out of whatever goes inside them, making all your home-compacting efforts somewhat irrelevant.
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Bilt water bottles keeps leaching at bay
Wed, Oct 01, 2008 3:35 PM by PlentyMag.com
Canadian-based Bilt Operations creates bottles made with premium, food-grade type 304 stainless steel using sustainable and transparent business practices.
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Java-logs use spent coffee grounds
Wed, Oct 01, 2008 3:22 PM by PlentyMag.com
Java-logs burn three times as bright as regular logs, and seven times cleaner.
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Daub & Bauble's cleaning products don't have to be hidden
Wed, Oct 01, 2008 3:16 PM by PlentyMag.com
Made with all natural ingredients, the line of detergents, hand soaps and lotion add eco-elegant touches.
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Grenware's dinnerware is biodegradable
Wed, Oct 01, 2008 2:35 PM by PlentyMag.com
The eco-friendly dishes are made primarily with renewable plant fiber from bamboo, straw and rice hulls.
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Are insecticidal plant soaps toxic?
Wed, Oct 01, 2008 2:34 PM by PlentyMag.com
Insecticidal soaps don’t contain the same chemicals as those environmental nightmare pesticides you’ve probably heard about.
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Should I compact my trash or let it breathe?
Wed, Oct 01, 2008 2:08 PM by PlentyMag.com
Garbage trucks will compact the living daylights out of whatever goes inside them, making all your home-compacting efforts somewhat irrelevant.
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How can I clean tile toxin-free?
Tue, Sep 30, 2008 2:48 PM by Mother Nature
Whip up your own safe cleaner with good ol' (cheap!) vinegar.
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Phthalates raising concerns
Thu, Sep 04, 2008 3:49 PM by PlentyMag.com
Chemical additives found in everything from nail polish to shower curtains to window blinds may be linked to various health problems.
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Argington Galap chair keeps kids rocking
Mon, Sep 01, 2008 10:39 PM by PlentyMag.com
The rocker is crafted using FSC-certified wood with non-toxic finishes and it can hold up to 250 pounds.
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Solar scale gets energy from overhead lights
Mon, Sep 01, 2008 10:03 PM by PlentyMag.com
The Competitive Edge Tanita HS-301W Solar Scale guarantees an accurate reading each and every time with a 10-year warranty.
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Lush makes bath time fun
Mon, Sep 01, 2008 3:41 PM by PlentyMag.com
Handmade cosmetics take the boring out of eco-friendly bath gear with environmentally-friendly products like body butter bars and bubble bars.
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Put down that bug spray!
Mon, Sep 01, 2008 12:00 AM by PlentyMag.com
Flea collars, lawn-care products, carpet sprays, insect repellant and de-licing products could be harming more than just critters and pests.
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Muumuu brings heaven to you
Fri, Aug 01, 2008 9:52 PM by PlentyMag.com
Muumuu Heaven ensures nothing goes to waste in the pillowcase-making process by using repurposed fabric, piping, ruffles, lace and even the buttons in their chic collections.
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