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DEPLASTISIZING YOUR FOOD

Chemicalsare most likely to migrate from plastic into food when exposed to highheat, harsh soaps, and fat. These precautionary measures can help youplay it safe.<< MORE >>

WHEN TO SPEND GREEN AND WHEN TO SAVE

This article provides an overview over things you can purchase to save money and be green and things you can purchase that cost more but can be compensated with savings on green products or actions.<< MORE >>

A FRESH START

Today is a perfect day to take stock of how green you are living and set some personal goals for a greener year. << MORE >>

Reduce, Reuse and Plan Ahead: 13 Tips On How To GREEN Your Holiday

Between Thanksgiving and New Years, Americans generate about 1 million extra tons of trash per week, a 25% increase of solid waste.<< MORE >>

8 WAYS TO GREEN YOUR KITCHEN


So all those gourmet cooking shows have inspired you to spend more time in the kitchen. But between energy use, water use and food/packaging disposal, there’s lots of opportunity to help or hurt the environment in the process. Here’s eight ways to green your time in the kitchen . . . BAM!
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ECO FURNISHINGS

Whether you live in a house, apartment, or dorm room, you’ll need furniture to provide a place to sit, eat, and store your stuff. << MORE >>

LOCAL GEOTHERMAL COMPANY HELPS YOU SAVE MONEY AND THE PLANET!

ECS has already installed three different name brand ground source heat pump systems and three very different earth energy harvesting systems. The geothermal system was designed to provide a “pilot scale” evaluation of three different “flavors” of geothermal...<< MORE >>

LOCAL HELP FOR LEAF WOES

How you can turn the dreaded leaf fall into a valuable resource in 7 months, eliminating the need for municipal pick-up and the everlasting pile. << MORE >>

BABY AND FAMILY GUIDE TO GREEN LIVING

From diaper duty to soccer practice, raising a family is hectic. Take the guesswork out of going green with these family-friendly tips...<< MORE >>

HOME AND GARDEN GUIDE TO GREEN LIVING

Your home is one of the easiest places to start going green. Check out these ideas that go beyond turning off the lights but are just as simple...<< MORE >>