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Green Holiday Guides

Tips, recommendations and book reviews that will help you give easy-on-the-planet presents and keep your holiday earth-friendly.

Eat Local

Find out what's growing now on a farm near you, and get recipes from chefs across the country who specialize in local, seasonal foods.

Tissue Paper Guide for Consumers

Help save forests by choosing environmentally preferable alternatives.

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Recent Columns and Tips

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Avoid Toxic Plastic Toys

Learn how to avoid hormone-disrupting chemicals in plastic toys and baby products.

From: Simple Steps

Not About the Honey

Colony collapse disorder threatens honey bees and our food supply.

From: This Green Life

Toxic Treatments

See which flea and ticket products are dangerous for your pet.

From: Green Paws

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Money Savers

Keep more money in your pocket with these tips.

How to Reduce Your Energy Consumption

Tips for conserving electricity and cutting your energy costs.

Efficient Appliances Save Energy -- and Money

Consumers get lower utility bills, and we all get a cleaner environment.

Reduce Your Heating Bill

Before you turn up the thermostat this winter, take a few simple steps to weatherize your home.

From: Simple Steps

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