Are there nontoxic nail products?
October 13, 2009, 4:11 a.m. by Vanessa Vadim
Some chemicals in nail polish and polish remover are known to cause cancer, and others lead to birth defects.
How can I safely repel mosquitoes?
August 24, 2009, 5:18 p.m. by Vanessa Vadim
Vanessa willingly offers herself as bait to a faithful reader.
What's the most environmentally sound way to care for my lawn?
August 17, 2009, 5:30 p.m. by Vanessa Vadim
You don't need grass to have a lush yard.
How can back-to-school be less wasteful?
August 4, 2009, 3:24 p.m. by Vanessa Vadim
Get schooled on how to go back to school in the greenest way possible.
What can I put in my compost pile?
July 27, 2009, 1:54 p.m. by Vanessa Vadim
As the bumper sticker makes clear, composting should be easy.
What is ocean acidification, and why does it matter?
July 20, 2009, 10:46 a.m. by Vanessa Vadim
Vanessa dives into the issue of lower pH levels in the sea.
How can I get my pets on the green track?
July 11, 2009, 12:06 a.m. by Vanessa Vadim
You can do a lot to reduce the impact of your furry family members on the planet.
Can I recycle plastic bottle caps? How about motor oil?
July 6, 2009, 11:23 a.m. by Vanessa Vadim
And why are some recycling programs not accepting glass? Vanessa answers your questions.
Do fireworks harm the environment?
June 29, 2009, 10:21 p.m. by Vanessa Vadim
Those sparkly, noisy, festive displays are an environmental disaster.
How can I start selling my homegrown produce?
June 18, 2009, 3:16 p.m. by Vanessa Vadim
Whether you form a CSA, join a farmers market or sell to restaurants, you and your neighbors can benefit from your green thumb.
Do you have to modify a diesel engine to run it on vegetable oil?
June 5, 2009, 3:25 p.m. by Vanessa Vadim
Vanessa's car can run on diesel, straight vegetable oil and biodiesel, or any combination of the three.
What are the most pressing issues for Galapagos?
May 28, 2009, 1:58 a.m. by Vanessa Vadim
Vanessa gets a chance to ask her own questions ... about the Galapagos Islands.
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10 ways to give without buying stuff
Thoughtful gifts can be experiences, time or even a special treat.
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Carbon footprint reality
If you really want to reduce your footprint, have fewer kids and ditch your car.
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Why you should kick the plastic straw habit
Straws create litter and end up in the marine food chain — but it doesn't have to be that way.
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16 simple ways to reduce plastic waste
These easy things can decrease the amount of plastic trash you make.
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9 skills they don't teach in school (but should)
From CPR to car repair, these building blocks create safe, successful adults.
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