Does Recycling Work? How to Tell and What You Can Do About It
Does recycling work? It’s a complicated question … Let me back up before I tackle that question and ask you first whether you recycle. Do you have a bin of…
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A Healthy Yard Project: 6 Lessons to Start One in Your Community
You may have seen a healthy yard project or program sprouting up in a neighboring community and been inspired to take action in your own town. Or perhaps you care…
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Natural Fertilizers For a Beautiful and Healthy Yard
It’s spring and everything seems to be bursting from the soil in colorful profusion. I’ve been outside more, thinking about gardening, natural fertilizers and yard care. This post will focus…
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Natural Pesticides for a Beautiful and Healthy Yard
I was updating the section on natural pesticides in my post on Healthy Yards and it began to grow (dare I say, blossom?) and take on a life of its…
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Easy Earth Day Tips To Make it a Green Day
Happy Earth Day! Before I launch into my Earth Day Tips, many of you might be wondering what on earth (!) is Earth Day? Earth Day is held annually on…
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5 Healthy Yard Lessons for a Beautiful Yard
It’s spring and I’ve peeked out at my unruly yard that’s just emerging from a fitful winter slumber. It’s a healthy yard — that is, one that’s naturally landscaped. And…
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A Spring Green Clean: 6 Simple and Affordable Tips
Winter on the East Coast can be a mixed bag of sleet, snow, rain and dreary gray days. I’m ready for spring – a perfect time for a green clean.…
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Plastic Bag Law Worries: Your Top 7 Questions Answered
New York State is now the second state, after California, to pass a plastic bag law. As a NY State resident, I’m thrilled! While many are celebrating, others worry that a…
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4 Facts About Biodegradable vs Compostable Products
Wondering what the heck is the difference between biodegradable vs compostable bags, cups, utensils, plates, etc? And what does “biodegradable” mean? “Compostable”? Are they really environmentally-friendly products or is it…
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