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Green Living Piece (November 16, 2017 ) Conventional detergents are made from petrochemicals that are hard on the planet. Here are suggestions for eco-friendly laundry products.
eco-friendly laundry

Green Living Piece (November 16, 2017 ) Dr. Robert D. Bullard is Ware professor of sociology and director of the Environmental Justice Resource Center at Clark Atlanta University.
Robert Bullard

Green Living Piece (November 9, 2017 ) Get the best products for kiddos in your life. Learn what to look for and avoid, and the top picks from our staff.
organic baby products

Green Living Piece (November 7, 2017 ) Jewelry from Discount and Department Stores Problems: Adult and children costume jewelry from stores such as Claire’s, Walmart, Target, Forever 21, Walmart, H&M, and Icing may contain toxic lead and cadmium.  Mining for stones and metals…
gifts, toxins, sweatshops

Green Living Piece (November 7, 2017 ) This gift guide includes our favorite green gift products, and the companies behind them are committed to environmental and humanitarian missions. Skip the crowds at the store, and shop green for everyone on your list. For the Fashionable:…

Green Living Piece (October 17, 2017 ) Gary Oldham’s family had been farming cotton in Texas for over 100 years, and in 1992, his farms were officially certified organic. At the time, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) had just launched their organic certification program, and few…
organic cotton, clothing, agriculture

Green Living Piece (September 19, 2017 ) Learn more about how worm composting can reduce food waste, recycle natural materials, and provide a home for these tiny organisms.
worm composting

Green Living Piece (September 19, 2017 ) If you'd like to spend less, reduce your ecological footprint, and build connections with others in your community, then check out these great ideas for bartering or sharing to get what you need.
community, food, home

Green Living Piece (September 14, 2017 ) Has your office decided to go green? Now is the time to take the lead by making your work space environmentally sustainable with a few doable steps.
energy, recycling, fair trade, paper

Green Living Piece (September 14, 2017 ) Some everyday products contribute to unnecessary environmental harm such as plastic waste and habitat destruction. Thankfully, there are alternatives that allow consumers to use their pocket power in a way that benefits our environment.
conscious consumerism

Green Living Piece (July 12, 2017 ) If your deck needs refurbishing, or you plan to add one to your home, here are materials to make it healthy for your family and the Earth.
deck materials

Green Living Piece (June 22, 2017 ) Fidget spinners have taken over the toy market. Before you buy one, take note of the serious safety issues.
fidget spinners

Green Living Piece (June 13, 2017 ) Get what you need from responsible businesses, not box stores
green business

Green Living Piece (June 13, 2017 ) Give green to celebrate a couple in your life.
Sustainable Wedding

Green Living Piece (June 6, 2017 ) Although asbestos regulations are much tighter today than they were 50 years ago, the dangerous material may still be in your home.
asbestos

Green Living Piece (May 17, 2017 ) Have a great holiday season while staying environmentally conscious.
clothing, holidays, gifts, environment, family

Green Living Piece (May 9, 2017 ) Educate others about fair trade and help them go sweatshop-free - with a party!
fair trade

Green Living Piece (April 26, 2017 ) Learn the types of plastic in your life, the issues, and what you can do, including using more recyclable plastics.
recyclable plastic

Green Living Piece (April 19, 2017 ) We're trying to get Amazon to build a cleaner cloud. Until they do, shop these greener businesses.
alternatives to Amazon

Green Living Piece (April 8, 2017 ) Homeowners are discovering the benefits of green roofing - covering their rooftops with small plants growing in a few inches of soil.
green roof