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Macy @almostoveryou (4954) • Philippines 2 Mar 17

Many of us would want to keep our homes clean by using home cleaners that are tough on dirt and bacteria. However, some of these 'tough' cleaners may actually contain chemicals that are harmful to humans and animals. It's a...

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reusable snack bags

3SnuggleBunnies @3SnuggleBunnies (16374) • United States 23 Aug 11

I was reading up on some of the back to school trends and such. I came across a site for reusable snack / sandwich size fabric bags. I thought this is quite a unique idea. However, they cost abt $9 a bag i don't know that I'd want...

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What are you doing for the environment?

treehuggingmama @treehuggingmama (11) • United States 31 Aug 10

I am very passionate about "green" living. While I have my issues with the global warming/climate change dilemma, I still believe in conserving our resources and limiting the impact that man has on our earth. In my house we...

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Save the city ,save the world

nimbiz13 @nimbiz13 (4) • India 24 Jun 10

Each year it's been noticed that 'Mumbai' the most happening city in India is getting hotter. The city being economical capital of the country is subjected to tremendous amount of industrialization.Which is more than beneficial...

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I'm worried about the recession affecting new buisness

wickedspies @wickedspies (965) • United States 14 Jun 10

Ok so here's the deal. I am considering opening up a house cleaning business with my family - sister, cousin, and myself. I would like to start a "green" cleaning business idea using concepts of greener home care. I'm afraid that...

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Reusing containers

3SnuggleBunnies @3SnuggleBunnies (16374) • United States 4 Mar 10

What sort of containers do you reuse? Usually around here I reuse coffee cans. They come in handy for small painting jobs, storing the kids crayons and markers in them. I take this weeks container of juice and wash it out...

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Where do you stand on the "green" scale?

cbeee3 @cbeee3 (2061) • India 25 Oct 09

Hey myLotters, Green living is a hugely popular topic of discussion these days.But I was wondering how green you were. Do you help the environment? Do you plan on raising a green baby? And when I say "green baby" I mean...

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how often do you reuse products?

kylanie @kylanie (1204) • United States 17 Sep 09

I recently went and visited my parents and while I was I beleive that I counted she reused a piece of tin foil 3 times she said as long as it did not have food on it it was still good and then I picked up some dishes from my...

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Homemade compost bins.

taface412 @taface412 (3175) • United States 9 Aug 09

well today while I was outside cleaning up the yard and sorting through junk...I came across some plastic garabge bins without the wheels on them. So they are useless for there actual purpose. And I had an idea as I was searching...

homemade compost bins

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recylcing

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Please Help Me Build A List Of HomeMade Skin Care Treatments

SunlightSwoon @SunlightSwoon (1060) • United States 23 May 09

I try very hard to lead a greener life...I recycle, substitute organics as my budget allows, also by buying energy efficient bulbs and recycled paper products. But I would like to start using facial products that can be made from...

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Do you line dry your clothes?

taface412 @taface412 (3175) • United States 30 Mar 09

I started doing this because my heating element went out in my dryer, but I think i will continue to do this when the weather is nice. I notice that my clothes smell much nicer, I am a smoker and even though I use dryer sheets...

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New twist to green living

thebeaddoodler @thebeaddoodler (4262) • Lubbock, Texas 3 Feb 09

Can you imagine stepping out of your bathtub or shower onto a carpet of moss? I ran across this site and am still a little ambivalent about it....

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moss carpet

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The Green Economy

nielbullock @nielbullock (54) • United States 10 Jan 09

I can remember all this talk about ecology back in the 70's. I think it was Robert Redford and a little girl on a TV spot telling us to conserve water by turning it off while we brush our teeth. That was back when water was "free"...

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Why did you become vegan?

dreamhealer @dreamhealer (812) 8 Jan 09

There is no one reason why I became vegan. The combination of reasons, such as health, animal welfare/ rights, ecological benefits, spiritual benefits, keeps me on the path. The thought of animals suffering in those dreadful...

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Have you ever crocheted with plarn?

sweetdesign @sweetdesign (5142) • United States 22 Dec 08

Plarn made from recycled plastic grocery bags cut into strips and tied together to mark a "yarn". I am just starting to work with plarn. I plan to make some place mats and rugs and bags. Any other crocheters out there work with...

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what do you do?

dmcalgaro @dmcalgaro (24) • United States 2 Jul 08

So, what do you all do to make this world a better place? I: have reusable bags for shopping cloth diaper have a garden and orchard use natural detergents and cleaners use glass or stainless steel mugs rather than buy...

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Air conditioning, Swamp Cooler (evaporative cooling) or fans and open windows?

Amy @artemis432 (7474) • Abernathy, Texas 25 Jun 08

I like the idea of being environmentally conscious. My one big green sin is a love of freon - I love air conditioners...which do you use - which do you prefer - and hey - what's your 'green sin' your convenience over conscience...

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Reduce,Re-use, Recycle

Amy @artemis432 (7474) • Abernathy, Texas 14 May 08

Does anyone here watch HGTV? And if so, how many of you are following the Green Home Giveaway Sweepstakes? My favourite thing about the giveaway is how it is raising awareness and educating people about living green. And with...

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Green Living... It's not just a trend.

Leandco @Leandco (16) • United States 4 May 08

With all the green living hype thats going on around us, I want to take out the "trendiness" of it and help others to understand that implementing a green lifestyle is beneficial in the long run. Unlike most trends, green living...

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skin care

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"Green" Websites

dandj929 @dandj929 (423) • United States 2 May 08

I was just wondering what types of "green" websites you use as resources for helping the environment. I use freecycle.org to pass on my unwanted furniture, toys, clothes, etc to other people instead of just throwing them in the...

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