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Monthly archives: July, 2013
Off-the-Shelf and Homemade Natural Insect Repellents
I’ve dug deep into herbal lore for natural bug repellents that work. Living with dogs in tick country, loving to travel, and being chemically sensitive, my quest is personal. I was recently visiting a high-malaria risk area in Cambodia, for Read more
First Day of Summer Is Today: Time to Celebrate!
- July 20, 2013
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With the Summer Solstice just behind us, Friday, June 21, is the first day of Summer. The longest day of the year is here, and with it the official start of summer. Happy Solstice. And happy summer. Here are a Read more
The Stingy Dad’s Guide to Father’s Day
- July 20, 2013
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Few would look to Dad for fashion advice. In fact, most would look to anyone but Dad. But as frustrating as it was to slip into an older sibling’s clothing, the ol’ Hand-Me-Down Family Express is a great Read more
This is what a murmuration looks like
- July 19, 2013
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This video is hard to explain but it cerainly has some exquisite choreography. Sophie Windsor Clive and Liberty Smith experience one of nature's greatest and most fleeting phenomena, a "murmuration" on Ireland's Shannon River. The pair created a short film Read more
Toilet chemicals and the environment
- July 18, 2013
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Our toilets and sewerage treatment systems deal with more than our own waste. In our efforts to create a hygienic domestic environment, we’re often killing more than just the bacterial nasties. Here’s some tips for a greener loo that will save you a Read more
How Many Recycled Cans Does It Take to Make an Airplane?
- July 18, 2013
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February is the month I finally force myself to clean out and organize my office for the new year. It’s an annual ritual worthy of a season-long special of Hoarders, a head-on collision between my weakness for made-to-be-broken New Year’s Read more
Plant a Bee-Friendly Garden
- July 17, 2013
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A wide array of common plants support bees, from annual flowers to popular perennials, garden vegetables, shrubs and even trees. thedailygreen.com article feed Read more
Answers to 3 Common Beginner Gardening Questions
- July 17, 2013
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Struggling to figure out which vegetabgles offer the best chance of success? Read this. Then, check out these other tips for beginning gardeners. Continue reading Read more
Buy an Energy Star Dishwasher (in 2012)
- July 17, 2013
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The next generation of Energy Star dishwashers will go on sale in January 2012, and they’ll be 8% more efficient than the current generation of Energy Star appliances. thedailygreen.com article feed Read more
5 More Tips for Going Green at Work
- July 16, 2013
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1. Cleaning Products Whether you’re using an independent cleaning person or the building management has a staff in place, now is the time to switch cleaning products to greener versions to drastically reduce indoor air pollution and to avoid adding Read more
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