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Recycling

Eco-Friendly Appliance and Electronics Recycling

By Susy Parker Goins

“I just washed my cell phone and can’t do a thing with it.”

I haven’t really washed my cell phone, but I have almost washed my son’s hand held game player. What if I had washed it? What about my grandmother’s lovely avocado green kitchen appliances and her “mod” console TV? And that old out-of-date computer from a couple of years ago? (more…)

Posted: House & Home , Eco Issues , Recycling , Green Living | February 16th, 2007 | 1 Comment »


What We’re Reading: Choosing Simplicity: Real People Finding Peace and Fulfillment in a Complex World

Written by Linda Breen Pierce
ISBN: 0-9672067-1-5
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Review by C. Delia Scarpitti

Many families inclined toward natural-lifestyles also find themselves in the process of simplifying both their day-to-day existence and the deeper philosophical framework of their lives. A variety of practical and insightful how-to books for the voluntary simplicity movement have appeared on bookstore shelves in recent years. However, the voices of the personal stories behind why people choose to live beyond the frenetic, consumer-based, “normal” culture were largely silent until the publication of Choosing Simplicity: Real People Finding Peace and Fulfillment in a Complex World (Gallagher Press) by Linda Breen Pierce. (more…)


Wrap it Right! Eco-Friendly Gift Wrap and Wrapping Alternatives

By Sarojni Mehta-Lissak

Eco friendly gift wrapping for the holidays or birthdays

The gifts are spread out before you and they need to be wrapped ASAP. But what will it be? The drugstore variety wrapping paper, or rolls and sheets that unfold with an eco-friendly purrrr because they’re made from sustainable resources? (more…)


Redecorate Naturally!

By Marisa Miller

You’ve been watching all the popular home makeover shows, and you’ve decided your own home could use some sprucing up. You follow a natural style of living, and you want to conquer the task in such a way that uses the least amount of resources and the most earth-friendly materials. Thanks to architectural salvage centers, environmentally friendly building products and recycled goods, it’s not difficult to do. (more…)


Dispose of Your Disposables!

By Lisa Poisso

Is your household trapped inside the box? You know the boxes I’m talking about: Brightly colored vessels containing products promising to make our home and personal lives neat and convenient … (more…)


Q&A: I keep hearing about cloth menstrual pads, and it sounds like a great idea – I think!

Question: I keep hearing about cloth menstrual pads, and it sounds like a great idea – I think! What’s the scoop?
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