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One of the best and most effective ways to live sustainably and reduce your carbon footprint is to eat less meat. But the prospect of a vegetarian...
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When it comes to living green, the most significant step you can take is also the most basic: know what you are eating, and even more importantly, the...
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Living green doesn’t just apply to humans. Pets can benefit from the same sustainable ethic. Here are eight simple ways to greener pet care: 1....
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Would you rather see your second grader select a fresh, locally-grown apple from the school cafeteria, or choose a commercially-prepared dessert? You...
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Cattle farming is a major culprit in global warming. The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that meat production...
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Summer isn’t over yet. There is still hot weather in the Portland forecast to endure before we can count on autumn's milder temperatures. It's...
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Your clothes dryer is one of the biggest energy hogs in your house. Lasso that hog with a clothesline, and you will save yourself money and reduce...
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So you’ve heard the buzz about solar energy, and you think it makes sense not only as an alternative energy source but also as a way to combat...
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Don’t overlook furniture in your quest to make your home environment greener. Green furniture is not only sustainable, but it is better for your...
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Summer vacation conjures up images of loading the family station wagon to drive across the country, or boarding a plane to an exotic locale. Those...
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- Shop for locally grown and manufactured food at farmers' markets and your local grocery store.
- Replace some of your incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent lights (CFLs).
- Skip the clothes dryer and hang dry your laundry, either on an outdoor clothesline or an indoor drying rack.
- Bring reusable bags to the market. And shop the bulk food aisle to cut down on unnecessary packaging.
- Take your own mug to your favorite coffee shop for coffee to go (Some shops even give you a discount for this).
