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  • The frisbee is made even better

    Tue, Jul 01, 2008 5:02 PM by PlentyMag.com

    The Reflyer contains 60 percent recycled polyethylene.

  • Ecover Boat Wash safe for ocean

    Tue, Jul 01, 2008 2:35 PM

    Made from plant- and mineral-based ingredients like coconut, carnauba wax and citric acid, the new line Ecover Boat Wash & Wax is entirely phosphate-free.

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  • Good, green outdoor furniture

    Sat, Jun 14, 2008 2:27 PM by PlentyMag.com

    Rest at ease; take in nature while lounging on chairs that are Earth-friendly.

  • Let me see your (non-toxic, clean) grill

    Sat, Jun 14, 2008 2:02 PM by PlentyMag.com

    Make your cookouts as green and sustainable as they are fun.

  • Bring your own sleeve

    Sun, Jun 01, 2008 11:30 PM by PlentyMag.com

    Designed and hand-sewn by artist Michelle Czulada, the reusable coffee cup sleeves are made from discarded clothing items.

  • Get stuck on Coccoina glue

    Sun, Jun 01, 2008 10:37 PM by PlentyMag.com

    Coccoina glue is a non-toxic, non-solvent, acid-free option.

  • Find a pretty tote from Onus Gear

    Sun, Jun 01, 2008 10:08 PM by PlentyMag.com

    Onus Gear conducts a canvas bag design contest each month and members can submit their original art, vote for their favorite design, and then purchase a bag emblazoned with the winning entry.

  • Wilson Sporting Goods plays green ball

    Sun, Jun 01, 2008 3:55 PM by PlentyMag.com

    The Rebound basketball is made of 40 percent recycled rubber so every 70 Rebound balls produced equal one less tire wasting away in a landfill.

  • Choosing the best dimmable CFLs

    Fri, May 23, 2008 12:00 AM by PlentyMag.com

    All the kinks haven't been worked out for dimmable compact fluorescent flood lights, so test bulbs before tossing your receipt.

  • Safe disposal of household toxins

    Fri, May 16, 2008 1:22 PM by PlentyMag.com

    Toxins exist in many conventional household products. Get rid properly.

  • Remedying poison ivy for the environmentalist

    Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:00 AM by PlentyMag.com

    Getting rid of poison ivy without chemicals.

  • Upgrade your fridge: Cleaner, more efficient

    Thu, Apr 17, 2008 4:04 PM by PlentyMag.com

    Freshen up your refrigerator and improve its energy efficiency with these tips.

  • Green-clean your clothes

    Thu, Apr 10, 2008 12:29 PM by PlentyMag.com

    Nobody loves doing laundry. Make the experience a little easier, faster and greener with these tips.

  • Don't throw money down the drain

    Wed, Apr 02, 2008 3:51 PM by PlentyMag.com

    Homemade bathroom cleaners are cheaper, effective and won't harm the environment like traditional products.

  • Hang it all! Lighter laundry (carbon) load

    Tue, Apr 01, 2008 5:12 PM by PlentyMag.com

    Use these laundry tips to decrease your carbon footprint.

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