1. Give It A Try - Skincare from the Kitchen Cupboard

    Posted on April 17, 2008 by Allie

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    A few weeks ago, while I was researching using lemon as an astringent, I came across a comment about another common kitchen staple that works well to keep skin clear. Read more…

  2. Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About CFLs. . . and then some.

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    I just attended an online media preview for illumiNation: CFL Lighting Education for a Better Tomorrow. Read more…

  3. Tip of the Day - Get Brita to Take Back the Filter

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    Beth Terry at Fake Plastic Fish rocks. I love the way she rolls up her sleeves and gets involved when she sees the need for change. Help her in her latest effort! Read more…

  4. What’s Going On

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    Living Without Meat applauds Girl Scouts refusing the sell cookies to save the orangutans.

    Mickey goes on an organic adventure at Target.

    Blogfish says that lobster comes with a side of whale.

    Urban Hennery hits Vegas and questions the city’s sustainability.

    Wisebread has a great hypermiling tip.


  5. Tip of the Day - “Now Go Forth and Make Your Compost!”

    Posted on April 16, 2008 by Allie


    I was going to write a big, long article about how you should compost and I should compost and the world would be a better place if we all composted. And I was going to write out a fabulous how to on composting. But then I saw the above Sierra Club video, which does an excellent job of showing the hows and whys of composting. And the guy from the Sierra Club is just so enthusiastic about composting, so I figured I’d let him tell you all about it, even though it isn’t A/V Friday.

  6. What’s Going On

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    Crunchy Chicken has an Extreme Eco Throwdown planned for May. Are you green enough to take it?

    Enviroblog is concerned about sludge fertilizer.

    Grist has advice on green investing.

    Haute Nature shows you how to retrofit your bag with solar panels.

    Simple + Green has details on the HGTV Green Home Giveaway.

    Go Green Travel Green knows how to find the best bike routes.

  7. You Like Me, You Really Like Me!

    Posted on by Allie

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    Well, Erikka does at least, and she writes one of my favorite blogs, so I am just pleased as punch to accept the Blog of Distinction Award from her!

    And, I’d like to pass the award on to a few of the other blogs on my reading list. Read more…

  8. Alexia Organic Oven Crinkles

    Posted on April 15, 2008 by Allie

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    My big “bad” food craving is french fries. Thankfully, they don’t always have to be a bad food. Alexia has taken the junk out of this junk food favorite with their Organic Oven Crinkles. Read more…

  9. Tip of the Day - Support The Kid Safe Chemicals Act

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    Nature Deva is urging us to send letters to your senators and member of Congress and spread the word about The Kid Safe Chemicals Act. Read more…

  10. What’s Going On

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    Blogfish has footage of snail sex. You know you’re going to watch.

    Umbra has advice for an Earth Day office party.

    Haute Nature found bowls and plates made from recycled food.

    Brave New Leaf reports that Bush may be ready to pass global warming legislation.

    Crunchy Chicken has a Goods 4 Girls update.

    Go Green Travel Green helps you choose a healthy water bottle, and Want Not has a coupon code for Sigg water bottles.

    Living Without Meat is full of veggie trivia.

    The Green Life says salmon is off limits in California.

    The Modern Gal found cute organic fashion for spring.

Tip of the Day

Recycle Old Electronics and Make Some Green

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My husband upgraded his phone and gave me his old one, so even though technically there was nothing wrong with my old phone (except that it couldn’t send e-mail) I now have a new (to me) phone.  And even though my new phone was a hand-me-down, I’m carrying a little eco-guilt about upgrading when I didn’t absolutely need to (although, did I mention that I can now approve website comments where ever I go?).

So what do I do with the old phone?  Wisebread has a good answer!

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