Welcome to this month's edition of green*light bite , the monthly newsletter of the soon-to-launch green*light magazine . In this edition, we'll help you find ways to honor Earth Day, which celebrates its 35th anniversary on April 22nd. But if you're like us – you are, aren't you? – every day is Earth Day.

Take Me Out to the (Healthy) Ball Game

America's favorite pastime is seeing green, and we're not talking about the outfield. According to USA Today, a number of Major League ballparks, including San Diego's Petco Park and St. Louis's Busch Stadium, plan to test out organic hotdogs, bratwurst, and more in the 2005 season. Ask about organic options at your ballpark next time you catch a game. That's right! Junk food is going organic: pretzels, soda, ice cream … you name it. It's not exactly health food but it satisfies those occasional cravings without involving antibiotics, growth hormones and pesticides. Diamond Organics ships organic franks, beef jerky and other meats overnight.

Green Spring Cleaning

The sun is out. The days are growing longer. The urge to clean is about to strike. 1. Add a dash of vinegar to a cup of warm water for a non-streaking, non-toxic window cleaner. Apply with crumpled newspaper. 2. Choose concentrated or bulk-size cleaners to avoid excess packaging. 3. Dust or clean surfaces with reusable microfiber cloths, dry or dampened with water. 4. Declutter your nest without cluttering landfills: reuse, recycle or donate. 5. Dispose of cleaning products and other hazardous materials properly. For more tips, visit the “Queen of Green,” Debra Lynn Dodd's guide to earth-friendly cleaning products ." For information about disposing of hazardous materials, visit Earth911.org .

Miles To Go

How much money and gas would you save with a fuel-efficient car? Use the handy calculator at 40mpg.org for the answer. If your car gets 20 miles to the gallon, for example, you'd save about $500 and 250 gallons every year with a hybrid. If you're ready for the big green splurge, Lexus rolls out America's first luxury hybrid this month. Leather interiors, a rearview camera, 90% fewer smog emissions. You'll make your neighbors green with envy .

Q.: "How do I make sense of all the claims made on egg cartons?"

A.: The “USDA Organic” seal assures you that the eggs come from hens that are fed organic feed, have access to the outdoors and aren't given hormones or antibiotics. Unfortunately, there is no easy way to verify most other egg carton claims. “Free Range”, “Free Roaming”, “Natural” and “Cage Free” eggs, are loosely defined terms that aren't verified by third parties. To make sure claims are valid, try to buy from a local, well-regarded farm. Do you have other everyday dilemmas? Please send questions to editor@greenlightmag.com

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