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The Benefits of Buying in Bulk

Of the three basic tenets of the green lifestyle--reduce, reuse and recycle--the first is often the most difficult to follow. It's simple to put a recycling bin in the kitchen or find new uses for plastic bags and bottles, but how exactly does one reduce waste? Start by purchasing items that are durable and long lasting, which is beneficial for the world as well as your wallet. You should also look for items packaged in biodegradable or recycled packaging, or those that come in as little packaging as possible. Continue for full article...

 

Greener Cleaning

Kindness to the Earth is a 365-day affair. Start by assessing toxicity in your home. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, levels of pollutants in indoor air can be up to 100 times higher than outdoors as a result of toxic volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) that evaporate from household cleaning products. Inappropriate use, storage and disposal of these hazardous substances can impact your personal health and the health of our environment, threatening air, soil and drinking water. Continue for full article...

 

Green Thumb

Speaking of aesthetics, what could be lovelier than a homegrown garden? Clear a sunny patch in your yard for an organic vegetable garden and give new meaning to the term "eating locally." Make your garden truly green by saying no to chemical pesticides. If your garden is besieged, homemade pesticides like garlic spray are safe and effective. Continue for full article...