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04/15/2008 - Green From 9 to 5
There are many simple steps you can take to make your workplace greener. Today's tip addresses one of the simplest and most effective: reducing paper waste. Read more...

04/03/2008 - Green Wedding Resources: Part One
It's only natural that if you plan to live green, you'll want your wedding to reflect that. These are some of our favorite Seattle green wedding resources. Read more...

03/18/2008 - Join a Delicious Club
This season, step up your committment to local farmers and healthy eating with a CSA membership. Read more...

03/13/2008 - Pesticide-Free Pints
Organic hops--especially locally-grown--are still hard for brewers to find. One Washington brewer responds to the question of 100% organic beer. Read more...

03/04/2008 - A Garden's Best Friend
Do you wish your thumb was a little greener? These local resources can help make your garden dreams a reality. Read more...

02/25/2008 - Sustainable Farming
Not going veg? Find pasture-raised meat, eggs and dairy from local farmers. Read more...

02/21/2008 - Outdoor Gear
These local gear manufacturers are changing their industry for the greener. Read more...

02/19/2008 - Green Money Management
Socially responsible investing can mean more than just avoiding companies with bogus policies. Read more...

02/12/2008 - Be Choosy About Chocolate
Want chocolate you don¡¦t have to feel bitter about? There¡¦s a fair-trade, organic chocolate roaster in town!  Read more...

02/07/2008 - Bank for Change
Want to put your money where your values are? Washington-based ShoreBank Pacific can help. Read more...

02/05/2008 - The Safer Sofa
Can furniture be beautiful, durable and safe? The two local entrepreneurs behind Greener Lifestyles are proving it can. Read more...

01/31/2008 - Roses are ... Green?

Give a gift that’s as healthy as it is beautiful: an organic bouquet. Read more...

01/24/2008 - Choosing Sustainable Wood
When buying new wood products, from furniture to a new deck, stick to one logo to help protect forests. Read more..

01/22/2008 - The Laundry List
Don’t succumb to sticker shock. Here’s how a front-loading washing machine will save you money. Read more..

01/15/2008 - Be a Low-Carbon Chef
Think meatless meals mean salads and carrot sticks? Try one of these local vegetarian cooking classes! Read more..

12/18/2007 - Safer Child's Play

Recent recalls have generated a lot of hype about toxins in children's toys. But a new resource will let concerned parents breathe a little easier. Read more...

12/13/2007 - It's a Wrap!

With a little creativity, it's simple to reduce the amount of paper we use during the holidays. Use these tips to onserve paper this holiday season. Read more...

12/11/2007 - The Greenest Tree

What's greener: A fresh-cut holiday tree, or an artificial one that can be re-used year after year? Read more...

12/06/2007 - Winter Biking

The decision to bike or not is often weather-related. Cascade Bicycle Club's Chris Cameron shares tips to keep cyclists safe and dry year-round. Read more...

12/04/2007 - Heat Smart: Effcient Temperature Control

An inefficient heating system can waste up to 50 percent of its energy. But you can curb carbon emissions with these tips for regulating temperature. Read more...

11/29/2007 - Is Your Computer a Green Machine?

Googling at a moment's notice isn't worth wasted energy and CO2 emissions. Use these tips to turn your computer into a green machine! Read more...

11/27/2007 - Chemicals in Your Kibble?

Conventional pet food isn't usually the fine feast that commercials portray. But local company Petforia has greener--and healthier--recipes. Read more...

11/22/2007 - Just What I Wanted!

Although the sentiment of giving is always appreciated, the actual stuff we get can be a different matter. These alternative gifts will help save waste, packaging, fuel and maybe even your sanity. Read more...

11/20/2007 - Red and White Go Green

For wine drinkers, the biggest question may no longer be 'red or white,' but 'green or not?'. Read more...

11/15/2007 - Coffee Vocabulary

Half-caf or double shot? What about shade grown, direct trade and Utz certified? Our primer will help you choose your coffee sustainably. Read more...

11/13/2007 - Gobble Grateful

This year, why not show gratitude with a greener Thanksgiving? Read more...

11/08/2007 - If These Walls Could Detox
Labels like "Low-VOC" and "No-VOC" can add a bit to your redecorating tab, but we think they're worth it. Here's why. Read more...

11/6/2007 - Travel Lighter: Tips for Flying Greener

Our casual flights unleash tons of carbon emissions into the atmosphere, but staying home isn't always an option. This year, make your holiday travel a little greener with these tips. Read more...

10/30/2007 - Tree-Friendly Furniture

When a tree falls within city limits, it not only makes a sound, it asks a question.

What will become of it? This SoDo furniture maker has a beautiful, sustainable answer. Read more...

10/25/2007 - Which Fish Dish?

Choosing to eat sustainable seafood can help prevent the collapse of fisheries around the world. Use this wallet-size guide from the Seattle Aquarium to make ordering a cinch. Read more...

10/23/2007 - Scooters: Know Before You Buy
A vintage Vespa looks cool, but the scooter of your dreams may not be as green as you think. Read more...

10/16/2007 - Clean and Happy Home: Green Housecleaning Services
American Lung Association of Washington warns that household cleaning products contribute to indoor air pollution. That's why several local cleaning companies are committed to non-toxic cleaning. Read more...

10/11/2007 - The Truth About BioPlastic
Biota Spring Water developed a disposable water bottle made from biodegradeable corn-based plastics. But are bioplastics really better for the environment? It's not such a simple matter. Read more...

10/09/2007 - Bottle Buyers Guide
A reusable water bottle is great solution to America's disposable water bottle habit, but choosing your bottle isn't about looks alone. Read more...

10/05/2007 - Can Halloween Be Green?
Halloween can leave a ghastly footprint on the earth. A local mom hopes to help families "think outside the candy box" with Green Halloween. Read more...

10/03/2007 - Keep Your Money Local: Puget Sound Community Card
The Puget Sound Community Card program will help consumers earn cash rewards and direct money back to Seattle schools and non-profits . Read more...

09/28/2007 - Organic Baby Food
The EPA says infants and children are more susceptible to pesticides than adults. Luckily, three local companies make organic meals for tots. Read more...

09/26/2007 - Car Sharing: Could You?
Flexcar offers drivers access to a car when necessary, allowing many to give up their personal vehicle. So how much of an eco-impact does it really have? Read more...

09/17/2008 - Organic Office Snacks
Forget the vending machine! Try these healthy and organic options. Read more...

09/13/2007 - A Greener Car Wash
Protect Puget Sound by choosing a smarter way to clean your ride. Read more...

09/04/2007 - Pack a Greener Lunch!
Feed your belly, not the landfill, with these smart lunchbox tips. Read more...

08/29/2007 - Organic Cotton
Wearing white after Labor Day is a ho-hum debate. This fall, wear organic! Read more...