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Today Feb 18, 2010 Only!  A very well respected consumer magazine that covers product safety, value, and health.

BestDealMagazines has 1yr subscriptions (13 issues) to Consumer Reports sold at a steep discount. $19.89 – 15% off coupon code:  PXCJ221 = $16.91

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1. Consumer Reports March 2008 Indoor Paint Review
2. Consumer Reports October 2008
3. Green Cookware for the Eco Friendly Kitchen

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Author: easy eco blog
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Alameda County Residents: StopWaste.org has $129 Smith & Hawken Biostack compost bins for only $44 plus Sales Tax $4.29 + Shipping $19.

San Mateo County Residents: Recycleworks has discounts on compost bins for residents.

It comes with a manual on how to do composting.  I like composting because it helps reduce all the trash we throw away.  Compost is like super soil that helps produce some awesome plants.

Check with your local recycling program provider to see if they have similar programs. Costco and Amazon have sales on composters from time to time.

If you live in a city, consider an electronic composter.

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1. Water Saving Tips Continued
2. EBMUD Free Water Conservation Survey
3. Costco Composter

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Author: Davina
Website: http://flgreenliving.com/blog/2010/02/18/buy-local-save-the-…

We Americans are spoiled compared to our ancestors.  No matter what season it is, we expect meat, grain and produce to be readily available to us - and prepackaged so we don’t have to work too hard to turn it into edible cuisine.

Many of the fruits and veggies we consume, have an “off” season, and therefore do not grow year around.  Unless you are cautious, the produce in your fridge right now has traveled hundreds or thousands of miles to arrive in your kitchen.  This increases your carbon footprint, consumes fossil fuels, and increases the profit dollars of the large conglomerates– instead of our own local farmers.

In Miami, we are lucky - we don’t have snow or frozen soil in the winter that would prevent our farmers from growing food.  In fact, Florida soil is great for growing a large variety of produce.  Purchasing local not only decreases your carbon footprint, but supports our small, local farmers.  You know- those guys that actually are…

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Author: Joe Ascanio
Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2010/02/18/can-travelers-challenge…

From carbon offsets to organic restaurants and towel reuse options at hotels, green travel is the fastest growing niche in the travel, tourism and hospitality industries.

However, according to a new survey report, while they may be driving sustainable travel industry practices, green travelers do not believe that the industry is very green yet. When asked to evaluate the green initiatives and messaging in each sector of the travel industry, the best answer most respondents could give was “needs work.”

A large majority of airlines, cruise operators and rental car companies received a substantial number of “terrible” votes from respondents.

Conducted by San Francisco-based market research firm Community Marketing, Inc. (CMI), the 1st Annual Green Traveler Survey Report, is the result of a unique, pan-industry cooperative initiative between tourism businesses and nonprofit, environmental and sustainable business organizations, from the development of the survey to the…

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Author: Rachel
Website: http://www.thechicecologist.com/2010/02/in-response-to-wa-st…

Check out what TreeHugger.com has to say on the subject here.
Firstly, I would like to preface this blog by saying I would recommend people intent on their promotion of environmental awareness to stick to lawful means of expressing that activism. That said, I also believe there should be more of a discussion on the understanding, [...]

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1. Regional Sustainability and Local Community Groups
2. Eco Eliteism – Greener Than Thou – Are you a Green Snob?

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Author: Green Talk
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Make-up is an issue that I wrestle with every day.  The words, ” natural and organic,” are not synonymous.  Many products tout that their products are made from natural or organic products could contain  1,4 dioxane, in which the Environmental Protection Agency has declared a probable human carcinogen.

According to a  Los Angeles Times article,

“The compound is not intentionally added to products; it is a byproduct of a process used to soften harsh detergents. It is formed when foaming agents, or surfactants, are processed with ethylene oxide or similar petrochemicals.”

Having read “Not a Pretty Face, ” I quickly learned that the make-up I have been using for years could be very toxic to my health.

When you go to the make-up counter, do you ever ask, can I see your products that contain toluene in them or phthlates, a hormone disruptor?  How about a little heavy metal for my eye lids?  I did not think so.   Make-up just scares me, but I have to admit I look better with a…

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