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When buying kale, choose organic over conventional every time. America's favorite superfood also happens to be very hard to grow, despite its hearty and robust nature. Kale attracts a wide variety of crop-damaging insects, and many farmers use heavy amounts of pesticides to control the infestation, which can lead to a large concentration of ...Read more

It's important to stop using disposable plastic cling wrap to cover bowls, since the material isn't recyclable and can be toxic when disposed of. A good alternative to look for is silicone lids, which create a tight seal around bowls. These help keep food fresh, and have the added benefit of being microwave-safe, so you can reheat your leftovers...Read more

It happens to many homeowners, and when it does, we’re not sure what to do: A bird flies into your home. Keep in mind that the bird is just as scared as you, so bringing more frantic energy to the situation will do no good. First, turn off all the lights and close the drapes and blinds so no window looks like a possible escape. Then open one ...Read more

If you run a company or manage employees in an office environment, do you know the greenest thing you can do for the workplace? While recycled paper, energy-efficient lighting and reusable cups are green choices, they aren't the greenest. Allowing a casual dress code for the office is. When employees have the freedom to dress casually, they wear...Read more

When there’s a downpour of rain outside, do you have areas of the yard that puddle up into what looks like instant ponds? These small depressions of land could be prime spots to plant a “rain garden.” This is a new trend of planting flowers, perennials and shrubs to soak up the runoff from roofs and driveways. In fact, they can remove ...Read more

We all know that items like lighter fluid, paint and chemical insecticides are considered household hazardous waste and should never be thrown in the regular trash. But did you know there are some common personal care products that are also considered hazardous? Items like nail polish, nail polish remover and even hair care products found in ...Read more

A simple way to save water and stay healthy is to wash your hands with cold water. The temperature of the water doesn’t really remove more germs; the most important thing is that you use enough soap and lather up. Simply wet your hands, turn off the faucet, and lather your hands for at least 20 seconds. Then rinse with cold water. Researchers ...Read more

Want to make one healthy and eco-friendly change to help you and your feline companion? If you have cats at home, it might be time to rethink the type of kitty litter you use. Conventional kitty litter is a combination of binders, with the main material being clay. The process of harvesting the clay is destructive to the planet, and the dust ...Read more

Do you have retailer loyalty cards or "reward" cards that you use for in-store discounts and to rack up points that you can use for freebies down the road? These reward programs are often in supermarkets and drugstores like Safeway, Walgreens and CVS. But did you know you can register your loyalty card through the website eScrip.com and use it ...Read more