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  • Face it

    I’ve been on the prowl for a health-friendly and eco-friendly facial cleanser. I found the Kiss my Face creamy face cleanser at Target. It’s pricey at $12.75, but at least I know it is biodegradable, has no parabens, artificial fragrances, phthalates, SLS. It is not tested on animals. I felt like I was investing in…

  • Style your pet green

    I’m not a big fan of dressing up dogs in outlandish outfits, though I don’t mind it if they need sweaters and little shirts to keep them protected from cold weather. But if you have to dress up your dog, why not make sure that he or she is wearing lovely eco-friendly clothing? Solar One…

  • See the world with new eyes

    Don’t need those eyeglasses anymore after that fabulous lasik surgery? Or you simply don’t like the style anymore? Check with your local eyeglass stores like Pearle Vision, Lenscrafters and see if they’ll recycle them. Or send them to the Lions Club or OneSight. It’s tax-deductible.

  • Want to be a locavore?

    The Farmer’s Garden defines a locavore as “…someone who only or primarily eats food grown or produced within their local area, usually within a radius of 100 to 250 miles.” The site was started in May 2009 and run by Ms. Maureen Farmer, a master gardener who works as a programmer/project manager. The site allows…

  • High Line=Green Line

    An abandoned elevated freight railroad in downtown New York City’s west side has been converted into a beautiful public park. The High Line opened last month in the meatpacking district. Their website states that: “The Ipe wood used on the High Line’s benches and decking was chosen for its longevity and durability, and taken from…

  • Review: Planet Automatic Dishwashing Detergent

    Planet Automatic Dishwasher Detergent, Powdered, Case Pack, 8 – 75 Ounce Boxes Case Pack, 8 75-Ounce Boxes from Amazon.com = $46.28 Before my husband and I even tried Planet Automatic Dishwasher Detergent, we were forewarned that some locations with hard water conditions might experience difficulty with Planet. Plus the fact that I also read some…

  • The Natural Dentist

    One of the things that I’ve been trying out lately are different fluoride-free toothpaste and mouth rinse. I am pleased to report that my husband and I finally found one that we ended up liking. We like it enough that we bought them again after finishing them. Now that’s saying something because we tried some…

  • Updates on dishwashing liquid hunt

    Back in January 2009, I blogged about my search of a green automatic dish washing liquid here. Of the eight products I listed there, I’ve tested and re-tested three: Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwasher Gel, Lemon Scent, 45-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 6) Pack of 6 from Amazon.com = $24.42 Bi-O-Kleen Automatic Dish Gel, 64-Ounce (Pack of…

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