Living green is harder for some than others. Some of us live in cities and states that don’t have curbside recycling programs. Some of us are busy diaper-changing, house-running mothers. Helga of Live Green Mom has been both. In fact, where she’s found the time to raise two children, green up her family’s lifestyle AND [...]

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I admit I use to buy bottled water when I get thirsty and there’s no nearby water source available, but a kiosk selling stuff. Where do all water bottles get to, what is this huge industry doing with all the garbage it leaves behind?

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Leading By Example
Achieving true sustainability requires a diverse approach. The city of Millbrae, California — just south of San Francisco at the end of the BART transit line — is doing just that, setting a magnificent example for surrounding communities. This small town of just over 20,000 has a lot to show the rest of [...]

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VOCs are one of the big bads when it comes to indoor air quality. You want to limit them in your home; which luckily, nowadays isn’t that tough.
WHAT ARE VOCS?
VOCs or volatile organic compounds are chemical substances released by things like oil-based paints, carpet padding, and literally hundreds of other items. While in your home, products containing VOCs evaporate easily and release harmful fumes and gases into your home.

WHAT ARE THE RISKS?
VOCs can cause breathing problems, can irritate your eyes and nose, and may cause inflammation, coughing and headaches. The EWG notes that VOCs have also been shown to cause [...]

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Indoor air pollution – VOCs

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Being a girl who likes a good concert or two (ok, MANY) in my lifetime, one thing that’s always bothered me is all the waste. Even at small venue concerts there’s tons of plastic beer and water bottles, paper decor, all that energy needed to power the show, and so on.

According to a piece in The Desert Sun, Phish, a band who draws major crowds is aiming to cut down on some of that waste.
Some perks for the environment that have been implemented at Phish shows include…

Phish water bottles you can refill for free and which cut down on plastic [...]

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Are eco-friendly concerts the new wave

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