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Green Christmas Tips

December 9, 2010
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I’m a sucker for the holidays. Bing Crosby and Dean Martin belting out Christmas tunes on the radio, festive decorations and lights on the streets, tree-shaped cookies served with hot chocolate. But the environmentalist in me cringes at the consumerism that has become Christmas in America. If you’re not careful, the most wonderful time of [...]

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Green Thanksgiving: In 1 (Not So Easy) Step

November 10, 2010
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Thanksgiving is two weeks away. Unfortunately, to me, Thanksgiving just signals the start of the endless list of Things To Do over the holiday season – shop for gifts, attend holiday parties, decorate the house, eat, drink, travel, repeat. Thanksgiving is simply a springboard for all of this hustle and bustle. But it doesn’t have [...]

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Green Burials: Green Your Grave–Then Recycle It

October 28, 2010
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This Halloween as death abounds — in the form of ghosts, zombies, and vampires — a new trend is in the rise. Across the country and around the world, green burials are increasing in popularity. In their simplest form, green burials are reminiscent of pre-20th century burials — funerals at home, a shroud or wooden [...]

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Eco-Friendly Memory Foam Pillow Review

July 13, 2010
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Eco firendly memory foam pillow review. We’ve reviewed and tested two memory foam pillows to determine which is best.

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Shades of Green: At Home

June 15, 2010
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Some early posts at Go Green Travel Green were part of a series called shades of green travel. This post is about how to incorporate shades of green at home.

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Green Your Spring Cleaning in 8 Easy Steps

April 14, 2010
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The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and the house is covered in a dull film of winter. It’s spring and it’s time to spruce up the home front with a good purge and scrub. As you dive into spring cleaning, be sure to follow these 8 simple steps to make your cleaning low-impact.

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