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Biodegradable Pots and Planters

When not recycled or reused, plastics are a major contributor to landfills accounting for up to 25%. Conventional petro-based products use up precious resources, contaminate the environment and interrupt natural processes. In the past, this has posed an eco-dilemna for gardeners who rely on planters for starting plants and growing seedlings. Today, biodegradable pots offer earth friendly options.

4 comments    home pet garden
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How to Reduce Indoor Air Pollution

There is a growing awareness that indoor air is not a haven from pollution. Contaminants, chemicals and toxic materials enter our homes through the products we buy, the finishes we choose and from our every...

4 comments    home house houses
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Inexpensive Storage Ideas

There are many ways to make effective storage without breaking the budget. With some planning, a little creativity and today’s endless supply of affordable products you can get organized and make use...

0 comments    finance home organization
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Eco-Friendly Paints: Low-VOC Options for the Environment

Conventional paint has never had a good reputation. It’s smelly, messy, old versions contained lead of all things and over the past decade it’s been tagged as a major indoor air pollutant. Today, thanks to consumer demand for healthier paints that perform, manufacturers are offering low-VOC options that are better people and the environment.

4 comments    home house property
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Becoming a Holistic Dog Part 2

In our series of raising your dog the Holistic way, we discussed the importance of proper nutrition. We learned the importance of choosing one of the following alternatives in feeding your dog the holistic...

0 comments    dogs dog health natural care
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How To Create A Safe And Healthy Home Environment For Your Child/Children - Reducing Toxins In Your Home.

There are literally over 100,000 chemicals available on the market today and unbeknownst to the masses, individuals (especially children) are more likely to have the greatest contact with these potentially...

8 comments    health how to home
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Community Supported Agriculture - A Boon For Economic Crisis

I was watching a cooking show on the TV today and it mentioned something called CSA Farming. A farmer does all the work while the local people buy shares into the farm and get baskets of food for a very...

14 comments    family education food
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Green Healthy Home

Green building is so much more than saving energy or reducing a home’s environmental footprint. Homeowners of a certified Green Home can realize many more benefits as described below. Lower Operating...

0 comments    eco friendly energy efficient
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How to Avoid Chemicals in Everday Household Products

Recent news headlines are drawing attention to the fact that many common household items contain dangerous chemicals. A national study on chemical exposure called Is It In Us? recently revealed that...

2 comments    home house green living
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Slow-Release Fertilizers: Better Buy for the Money & the Environment

It can be a bit overwhelming to shop for garden fertilizer these days. There are endless products to choose from that all seem to promise bigger and better results. When looking for the best buy, remember this basic gardening principle: you can’t rush Mother Nature. You’ll find that slow-release fertilizers are made with this in mind.

0 comments    home gardening garden
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