Monthly Archives: February 2010

Just One?

                                                                    This isn’t talking about a brand of multi-vitamins, but about sticking to making do with just one glass a day for beverages.    In her book, Eco-Friendly Families, Helen Coronato encourages families to limit their glass usage to just one … Continue reading

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My Trash-busting

        One of the steps I’ve taken  in 2010 to a more connected, greener  lifestyle is kitchen composting.        After years of throwing everything away in one receptacle, I’ve gotten a lot better. About a year and a half ago, serious recycling became … Continue reading

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The Best, the Worst, and the…#5

     Although it’s February, it’s still fun to look back and see some more “out of the way” 2009 lists:     Let’s start with sustainable design.  The American Society of Landscape Artists did a great roundup of excellent designs that worked … Continue reading

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