2008-04-22
Q&A: Driving less is best
With around 40% of the trips Americans make being 2 miles or less... shouldn't we be emphasizing that the most important and effective thing is to drive less often?
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2008-02-14
Low in impact, high in fun
Shed those winter pounds with a "low environmental impact" sport: Snowshoeing.
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2008-02-14
A Reader Asks
Where do all the used tennis balls go?
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2008-01-16
Save Energy and Stay Warm
It's going to be a long and cold winter, so here are some tips to help you save money on those energy costs.
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2007-08-01
Street Smart: More Tips on Bike Safety
Our bike-riding readers have lots to say in response to our advice on safe riding.
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2007-07-10
Ride safely
If we want to encourage bike riding as earth-friendly recreation and transportation, let's work to make it safer for everyone.
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2006-11-15
Skiing Green
Check out this blizzard of eco-conscious efforts at mountain resorts coast to coast.
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2006-11-01
Cool at night
Heating the bedroom in cold weather isn't just a waste of energy; it makes sleep difficult.
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2006-05-15
Go by Bike
You may not feel like you're going that far, but driving an easily bikeable distance actually can be more polluting than a longer trip by car - sixty percent of the pollution from driving happens during the first few minutes. And that's just one good reason for hopping on a bike.
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2006-05-15
Natural Baby Care
A newborn baby might be the purest thing any of us could possibly come across. Here are a few ways to start them down the green road early.
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2006-03-15
TPE Takes PVC to the Mat
You probably already have TPE in your life: It's used to make weather stripping, the grips on toothbrushes and sporting goods, even in parts for newer cars. Because it's simple to process and can perform like a variety of other materials, such as PVC plastic and rubber, its popularity with manufacturers is growing.
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2006-01-15
Getting into Green Funds
While putting your money where your ethics are may feel good, socially responsible investments (SRIs) haven’t always had a good reputation. But, over the last five years, as the popularity has increased for these mutual funds, which invest in carefully screened companies, so has their ability to keep pace with other investments.
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2006-01-15
Increase Your Energy Efficiency
Despite the drop in gasoline prices, the cost of keeping your home warm is climbing throughout the country. With even Pacific Gas & Electric estimating that customers in the mild climate state of California will pay 40% more than they did last year to keep warm, you can be sure now is a good time to think about how you can keep your family’s energy costs under control this winter.
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2005-12-01
Heart and Money
SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTING, or SRI, which includes earth-friendly investing, has become a three-trillion- dollar industry. The field has grown out of a grassroots movement of activists who have proved that you don't have to wall off your heart to grow your money.
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2005-12-01
The Winter Sky Above Us,the Earth Below
An eco-mom uses neighborhood walks to convert her teenager to caring about his community and the earth. "The excuse was that the dog needed walking. It was seemingly an afterthought when I asked my 14-year-old son, Duncan, to accompany me on that brisk winter night."
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2005-12-01
Leave No Trace
Now that the cooler season is upon us, it's time to head to the hills and try something new. You've probably been skiing or snowboarding, but have you clicked into a monoski? Or strapped tiny skis to your feet and steered a bike down a snow-covered hill? What about taking the family on a peaceful snowshoe tour of the woods? This season, challenge yourself and try a new snow sport. You may connect to the spirit of the hills, and the earth, in a whole new way.
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2005-12-01
Seeds for Thought
 IN HIS NEW BOOK, Smith & Hawken founder Dave Smith digs into living a meaningful life, drawing upon the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, Jesus and Leo Tolstoy and his own experiences working for César Chávez and the organic-food movement.
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2005-08-01
Back-To-School
Teach your children to respect Mother Nature by packing environmental awareness into their lunches.
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2005-08-01
Pedal-Pushing Pencil Pushers
With an electric bike, you can motor to work while breathing in the fresh morning air. Pedal back home on your own volition for a daily workout. Say goodbye to gym fees, parking costs, and traffic snarls.
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2005-07-01
Bug Off
Fun in the sun can be hampered by Mother Nature's industrious insects. These picnic invaders are a nuisance and can pose health risks; mosquitoes, for example, carry the West Nile Virus and other diseases. Here are ways to ward off bugs without poisonous sprays or toxic creams.
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2005-07-01
Clean Waters
Thanks to the Federal Beach Act of 2000, the latest water quality reports of ocean and Great Lake beaches in the U.S. are just a click away.
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2005-07-01
July Green Tip
If boating is on your summer to-do list, keep the motor in top-top shape to prevent oil or fuel from leaking into the water. When refueling, use a pad or rag to pads stray drips and never top of the tank. Remember that kayaks, canoes and sailboats are earth-friendly alternatives to motor boats and jet skis.
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2005-07-01
Do You Really Know Your Beach?
It isn't really summer until you've dived into the great blue on a sweltering hot day -- some 180 million Americans visit coastal or Great Lakes beaches every year to do just that. Whether you're catching a pipeline off Oahu or dodging surf after a Coney Island dog, you'll want to make sure the water you're swimming in is clean and safe. Who wants to catch a wave laced with harmful bacteria and other pollutants? Now that's gnarly … and not in a good way.
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2005-03-01
Keep your kids happy and healthy
The packaging suggests junk food bliss, but EnviroKidz cereal is 100% certified organic and low fat. Kids love the flavor. Parents love that it has no "prohibited" preservatives or chemicals. Available in peanut butter, corn, frosted cinnamon, and three other flavors from NaturesPath.com.
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