When you determine to make a change for your family toward a more eco-friendly lifestyle, you may set out on your first eco-friendly shopping trip at your local health food store. And then you see the prices. And then you may question your decision! But don’t worry – there are ways to be an eco-friendly parent without breaking the bank. Here are some tips.
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The green movement goes beyond our homes. It has entered the realm of education, and administrators and school officials are looking for ways to go green in their schools. Here are some strategies for greening a school.
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When your child becomes a teenager, he or she begins to develop personal identity and individuality. Teaching your teen about green values is therefore a different thing than teaching a young child. Here are some ideas and resources for guiding your teen as to the importance of a green lifestyle.
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ECycling refers to the recycling of electronic products, which are getting more and more common in American homes. The EPA, or Environmental Protection Agency, has instigated a program to help and encourage the recycling of electronics.
To get the program to the regional and community levels, the EPA headed up “Plug-In to eCycling Partners.” These partners support electronics recycling programs in individual communities. They offer local governments, retailers, and manufacturers opportunities to reuse and recycle their products. Those who make and sell electronics then sponsor or instigate programs and opportunities for consumers to recycle their used electronic products. Read the rest of this entry
This can be quite a dilemma. On the one hand, you don’t want to be wasteful and throw out something that could be repaired. On the other hand, you don’t want to repair something only to have it break again…and again. The key is always to try to fix something first, then consider other options only when repair is not feasible. Here are some ideas and items that you may be trying to decide to repair or replace.
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