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Tue, Jun. 23, 2009
Green Cleaning, Family Life
Posted by the Inkslinger
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A "Greene" Home Makeover

Giving your home a makeover where it counts is a lot easier than many people think -- it's the small changes that make a big difference. Real Savvy Moms has made a new video in which noted pediatrician Dr. Alan Greene shows the Brandt family how to keep their littlest ones safe and healthy...
Mon, Apr. 20, 2009
Green Cleaning, Family Life
Posted by robin
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Spring Cleaning Tips for People with Allergies or Asthma

The weather is finally cooperating, bringing us out of our winter hibernation. But all that time spent indoors has left our homes covered with layers of dirt, dust, and allergens. Here are a few simple steps you can take to clean the air and surfaces inside your home. Dust Carefully Use a damp...
Tue, Feb. 03, 2009
Green Cleaning
Posted by Christopher Miller
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Can a Clean House Create Jobs?

At Seventh Generation, we try to infuse sustainability across our business. Whether it's through incentives we provide our employees to reduce their carbon footprints, our LEED certified office space, or work we do throughout our supply chain, we strive every day to consider the results of our...
Fri, Jan. 30, 2009
Green Cleaning
Posted by the Inkslinger
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The Dish on Dirty Dinnerware

Dirty dishes. Everybody's got 'em. And it's pretty much environmental dogma that washing them in the dishwasher instead of by hand is the water- and energy-saving way to go. But is it? Treehugger peered deep into the issue and came up with our last best hope for a definitive answer: mostly. Maybe....
Wed, Jan. 21, 2009
Green Cleaning
Posted by sueh
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Tips from Sue: Fresh Air

Winter is definitely here in Vermont. It's too cold to open the shades until the sun comes up, and then only the eastern ones needed for solar warmth. Today's average home is pretty air tight, so this time of year we also deal with stale air in our homes. Did you know that little dishes of...