Green Home Guide
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- expandGreen Your Kitchen Space
- Healthy Cookware
- Say Yes to Convection
- Bring Back Cloth Napkins
- Eat Local
- Natural Silver Polish
- Try Reusable Towels
- Mind the Microwave
- Plastics Unwrapped
- Green Dishwashing Liquid
- Use Glass Containers
- Start Chilling
- Unclog Your Sink Naturally
- Use Foil Sparingly
- Fill Up the Freezer
- Go Fish
- Lose the Old Fridge
- Fill the Dishwasher
- Eco Shopping Bag
- No-Cook Dishes
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- expandGreen Your Bathroom Space
- Tub Scrub
- Opt for a Double-Flush Toilet
- Find Eco-Friendly Towels
- Avoid PVC Shower Curtains
- Use Recycled TP
- Keep the Air Clean
- Turn Off the Faucet
- Unmask Glowing Skin
- Flooring
- Reuse It: Glass Jars
- Beautify Organically
- Read the Labels
- Organic Beauty Remedies
- Clean Shower Solution
- Try Bamboo
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- Go Really Locavore
- Grow Your Own Lush Life
- Combine Pretty and Practical
- Delicious Dividers
- Branching Out
- Covering Ground
- Edible Arbor
- Placement Plotting
- Reaping What You Sow
- Make Watering Easy
- Container Convention
- Container Gardening 101
- Eight Great Edibles
- Garden-Fresh Recipes: Lettuce
- Garden-Fresh Recipes: Zucchini
- Garden-Fresh Recipes: Berries
- Garden-Fresh Recipes: Peppers
- More About Rosalind Creasy
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- Greek-Style Quinoa Burgers
- Mediterranean Pasta
- Whole-Wheat Greek Pizza
- Apple, Leek, and Butternut Squash Gratin
- Soba and Tofu in Ginger Broth
- Spring Barley Risotto
- Stuffed Poblano Peppers in Chipotle Sauce
- "Barbecued" Tofu
- Kiwi Summer Roll
- Chilled Tofu, Japanese Style
- Spiced Avocado Sandwich
- Spicy, Crisp Tofu on Mint-Avocado Salad
- Whole Wheat Couscous with Almonds
- Soba, Tofu, and Vegetable Stir-Fry
- Roasted Red Saffron Peppers
- Brown Rice Stir-Fry with Flavored Tofu
- Butterhead Lettuce and Spring Vegetable Salad
- Roasted Vegetables
- Forbidden Rice with Cranberries, Carrots, and Ginger
- Parsley-Flaxseed Pesto Pasta
- Crisp Tofu Sandwich with Peanut-Ginger Sauce
- Curried Coconut-Pumpkin Stew
- Quinoa Salad with Toasted Almonds
- Two-Bean Vegetarian Chili
- Spinach Soup with Egg Strips
- Roasted Sweet Potato Soup with Curried Apples
- Hearty Peasant Soup
- Hearty Spinach and Chickpea Soup
- Chickpea, Tomato, and Spelt Soup
- Herb-Pesto Barley Soup
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- Baked Wild Salmon with Almond-Lime Sauce
- Broiled Halibut with Shaved Spring Vegetable Salad
- Mussels with Red Wine and Roasted Garlic
- Smoked-Sardine Brandade
- Barramundi with Pecan-Raisin Salsa Over Broccoli
- Wild Salmon with Lentils and Arugula
- Grilled Fresh Sardines
- Pacific Halibut in Green Tea Broth
- Sesame Salmon with Shiitake Mushrooms and Pea Shoots
- Watercress Salad with Sardines, Oranges, and Pepitas
- Grilled Sardines over Wilted Baby Arugula
- Mussels and Baby Artichokes Barigoule
- Halibut with Sweet Potato Fries and Lime
- Moroccan Steamed Salmon with Quinoa and Carrots
- Salmon with Spinach and Chickpeas
- Hoisin-Glazed Black Cod with Bok Choy
- Mustard Trout with Lady Apples
- Roasted Shiitakes and Pacific Cod
- Striped Bass, with Tomatoes, Corn, and Basil
- Grilled Salmon and Bok Choy with Orange-Avocado Salsa
- Curry Rubbed Salmon with Napa Slaw
- Miso Salmon with Cilantro Salsa
- Glazed Salmon with a Spicy Grapefruit Relish
- Wasabi Salmon with Miso-Sesame Sauce
- Southwestern-Style Scallop
- Ginger Shrimp with Charred Tomato Relish
- Paprika Shrimp with Walnuts
- Papaya, Shrimp, Soba Salad
- Seared Sea Scallops with Pomegranate-Dressed Salad
- Halibut, Squash, Tomatoes, and Olives
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- expandDelicious and Easy No-Cook Recipes
- Zucchini "Pasta"
- Strawberry-Oat Bars
- Marinated Mushroom Caps
- Sprouted Summer Salad
- Ceviche Spring Rolls
- Whipped Sorbet
- Chocolate Pudding
- Tomato-Peach Gazpacho
- Coconut "Yogurt"
- Arugula, Frisee, and Red-Leaf Salad with Strawberries
- Cucumber Cups
- Sun-Dried Tomato and Artichoke Dip
- Cherry Fruit Salad
- Cantaloupe and Avocado Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing
- Four-Berry Salad
- Watermelon Squares
- Cold Fruit Sushi
- Southwest-Style Scallop Seviche Salad
- Golden Gazpacho
- Watermelon Gazpacho
- Spinach Salad with Pomegranate and Avocado
- Cucumber-Mint Berry Salad
- Cool Cucumber and Dill Soup
- Jicama and Orange Salad with Citrus-Cumin Vinaigrette
- Mango Salsa
- Arugula Salad with Tomatoes
- Mango-Lime Granita
- Iced Lychees
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- expandCSA Recipes
- Local Harvest
- Early-Summer Box
- Midsummer Box
- Late-Summer Box
- Mid-Fall Box
- Late-Fall Box
- Serving Suggestions
- Grill It
- Freeze It
- Pickle It
- Let's Do Brunch
- Easy Strawberry Jam
- Homemade Muesli
- Skillet Potatoes with Greens
- Frittata with Asparagus, Goat Cheese, and Herbs
- White Bean and Sage Patties
- Roasted Tomato Sauce
- Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp
- Frozen Yogurt Pops
- A CSA for Everyone
- Learn More
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- Green Bean, Corn, and Tomato Salad
- Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash
- Butterhead Lettuce and Spring Vegetable Salad
- Roasted Pepper, Feta, and Basil Bruschetta
- Striped Bass, with Tomatoes, Corn, and Basil
- Strawberry Granita
- Spring Barley Risotto
- Chilled Sesame Spinach
- Moroccan Carrot Salad
- Green Bean Salad with Almonds
- Asparagus with Shiitakes, Shallots, and Peas
- Watermelon and Cantaloupe Kanten
- Warm Stone-Fruit Salad
- Golden Gazpacho
- Lemon Cream with Blackberries
- Vegetable Market Salad
- Berry "Pizza"
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- Love Your Leftovers
- Chicken Tacos
- Chicken Salad
- Crostini with Herb Oil
- Greens and Herb Omelet
- Mixed Vegetable Soup
- Pesto
- Grain and Pesto Salad with Cherry Tomatoes
- Warm Beet Salad
- Roasted Vegetables
- Rice and Bean Burger
- Potato and Chicken Hash Cakes
- Hot Rice Breakfast Drink
- More Ways to Use It Up
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- Conserve Water
- 1. Don't Use Your Drain as a Trash Chute
- 2. Adjust Your Dishwasher Settings
- 3. Skip the Pre-Rinse
- 4. Super Saver: Run Fewer, Fuller Loads
- 5. Super Saver: Choose Efficient Applicances
- 6. Reuse Your Linens
- 7. Choose a Water-Conscious Car Wash
- 8. Buy Concentrated Cleaning Products
- 9. De-Clog Naturally
- 10. Pick Up Dog Poop
- 11. Support Forward-Thinking Companies
- 12. Fix Your Faucet
- 13. Boycott Bottled Water
- 14. Drink Tap Water (But Test It First)
- 15. Choose the Right Filter
- 16. Keep a Pitcher of Water in the Fridge
- 17. Save Pasta Water
- 18. Reuse Dishware
- 19. Don't Dump Kettle Water
- 20. Skip the Garbage Disposal
- 21. Prep Produce More Efficiently
- 22. Adjust Your Lawn Mower
- 23. Super Saver: Harvest the Rain
- 24. Super Saver: Choose Native Plants
- 25. Start Scheduling Your Sprinkler
- 26. Use Organic Fertilizer
- 27. Don't Go Nuts with the Flowers
- 28. Rethink Your Lawn
- 29. Mulch
- 30. Monitor the Weather ...
- 31. ... and the Soil
- 32. Sweep Up
- 33. Check for Leaks
- 34. Turn Off the Tap
- 35. Swap Shower Heads
- 36. Fill your Tank
- 37. Fix Your Toilet ...
- 38. ... or Get a New One
- If It's Yellow, Let It Mellow
- 40. Keep a Bucket in the Shower
- 41. Take Shorter Showers
- 42. Read Labels
- 43. Calculate Your Water Footprint
- 44. Go Meatless More Often
- 45. Skip Disposable Plastic
- 46. Reduce Junk Mail
- 47. Buy New Clothes Less Often
- 48. Hang On to Your Jeans
- 49. Check the Tags
- 50. Take Action
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- expandTop 10 Green Myths
- Organic Food Is Always Best
- Buying Organic Is Always More Expensive
- Eco-Design Equals Expensive
- Eating Better Can't Really Help the Planet
- Natural Cleansers Aren't Tough Enough
- Avoiding Plastic Bags Is Impossible
- Green Travel Promises Only Tents and Tofu
- CSAs Can Only Be Found In Rural Areas
- I Can't Help Others Change
- Recycling My Small Amount of Bottles and Cans Can't Make A Difference
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- expandEasy-to-Be-Green Ideas
- Farm Fresh
- Reuse
- Get Outside
- Unwrap
- Go Fish
- Eco-Chic Bag
- Go Vegetarian
- Save Power
- Cut Paper Use
- Go Digital
- Share Your Books
- Power Down
- Stop Sitting
- Switch It Off
- Freezer-Friendly
- Pack It Up
- Swap Meet
- Sort It Out
- Empty-Minded
- Spread the Word
- Get Involved
- Be Accountable
- Plant Something
- Wallet Relief
- Print Smart
- Tote It
- Don't Flatten Out
- Cut the Junk
- Check It Out
- Give of Yourself
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- Resolutions Aren't Just for January
- 1. Use the Whole Vegetable
- 2. Get to the Root
- 3-7. Be a Farmers' Market Regular
- 8. Buy Organic
- 9. Buy Local Eggs
- 10. Use Your Basement the Old-Fashioned Way
- 11. Get Farm-Fresh Food Delivered
- 12. Be Package Conscious
- 13. Google Your Milk
- 14. Use Unprocessed Grains
- 15. Soak Beans and Grains Overnight
- 16. Read Those Labels
- 17. Freeze Berries
- 18. Make Your Own Seltzer
- 19. Buy Local Bread
- 20. Make Breadcrumbs
- 21. Read Plu Codes
- 22. Make Connections
- 23. Cut Out Processed Corn
- 24. ... And Eat More Real Corn
- 25. Wash Less Wastefully
- 26. Save That Cooking Water
- 27-30. Eat Safer Seafood
- 31. Buy Better Canned Tuna
- 32. Make Stock
- 33. Buy Whole Chickens
- 34. Fill Up the Oven
- 35. Pick Healthier Pots and Pans
- 36. Have a Green BBQ
- 37-39. Be a Smarter Carnivore
- 40. Plant More Than Flowers
- 41. Pour on the Honey
- 42. Compost Your Kitchen Waste
- 43. Limit Yourself to Two Appliances. Then Use Them.
- 44. Drink Better Coffee
- 45. Switch to Organic Olive Oil
- 46. Make Your Own Vinaigrette
- 47. Use Natural Waxed Paper
- 48-50. Go Plastic-Free
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- expandGet a Cleaner, Safer Home
- Use Grass Cuttings
- Protect Against Seasonal Temperatures
- Bike Around
- Use an Air Filter
- Replace Vacuum Filters
- Regulate Your Lighting
- Humidify the Air
- Remove Your Shoes
- Keep Air Filters Clean
- Buy VOC-Free Paints
- Apply Window Film
- Install Solar Shades
- Choose Energy Star
- Clean Your Fridge
- Organize Your Recycling
- Make Fizzy Water
- Purify Your Water
- Plug In Smart Power Strips
- Go Low-Flow
- Replace Your Artificial Fragrances
- DIY Natural Scents for Your Home
- Make a Nontoxic Tub Scrub
- Use Eco-Linens
- Keep Your Fireplace Safe
- Use Nontoxic Stain Removers
- Clear Household Pollutants
- Recycle
- Save Household Energy
- Use Eco Flooring
- Go Low-Flow
- Upgrade Windows
- Wash in Cold Water
- Unplug Electronics
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- expand25 Eco-Chic Ideas for Your Home
- 1. Mixed Glass Centerpiece
- 2. Sweater Seats
- 3. Bamboo Serving Utensils
- 4. Recycled Glass Dishes
- 5. Rustic Candles
- 6. Tiered Tray
- 7. Glass Food Containers
- 8. Microfiber Cleaning Cloths
- 9. Soap Bottle
- 10. Cork Trivet
- 11. Oxford Napkins
- 12. Plastic Bag Dryer
- 13. Tree-Free Pencils
- 14. Supply Tins
- 15. Recycled Paper Notebook
- 16. See-Through Storage
- 17. Super Scrubbers
- 18. Natural Aromatherapy
- 19. Bamboo Washcloths
- 20. Nesting Baskets
- 21. T-Shirt Pillows
- 22. Carpet Coasters
- 23. PVC-Free Shower Curtain
- 24. Herbal Fire Starter
- 25. Scarf Quilt
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- Before: A Rusted Metal Table
- Table Repair, Step 1
- Table Repair, Step 2
- Table Repair, Step 3
- After: A Delightful Display Piece
- Before: Mismatched, Stained, or Ripped Cushions
- Cushion Repair, Step 1
- Cushion Repair, Step 2
- Cushion Repair, Step 3
- How to Fix Water-Stained Wood
- After: Matching and Good as New
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- expandEasy Ways to Be More Green
- 1. Turn Off the Lights
- 2. Eat More Veggies
- 3. Use Greener Cleaners
- 4. Find New Uses for Old Things
- 5. Spend More Time Outdoors
- 6. Bring Your Own Bag to the Grocery Store
- 7. Start Gardening
- 8. Buy Products Made from Recycled Materials
- 9. Choose Reusable Instead of Disposable Products
- 10. Turn Off Your Computer
- 11. Bring Farm-Fresh Food to Your Kid's School
- 12. Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
- 13. Make Your Water Flow More Efficient
- 14. Boost Your Appliances' Efficiency
- 15. Eat More Seasonal Foods
- 16. Paint Your Rooftop White
- 17. Beautify Your Block with Trees
- 18. Toss Toxic Junk Safely
- 19. Donate or Sell Unwanted Possessions
- 20. Get Your Office to Recycle
- 21. Start Composting
- 22. Collect Rainwater
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- expandPlanet Keepers: 15 Inspirational Green Advocates
- The Educator
- The Driving Forces
- Eco Filter
- The Watchdog
- The Mentor
- The Scientist
- Eco Filter
- The Green-Jobs Czar
- Eco Filter
- The Urban Gardener
- The Style Setters
- The Readers' Choice Winner
- Corporate Shout-Outs
- The Greening of Capitol Hill
- Trending Topics We Love
- City-by-City Progress Report
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- expandHow to Ride a Bike
- Wheel Life
- Easier Than You Think
- For Riding to Work
- Worker Wheels
- Serious Security
- Perfect Protector
- Smart Light
- Computer Carrier
- City Slicker
- For Shopping and Transportation
- Luxe Lugger
- Eco-Panniers
- Sleek Shields
- All-in-One Tool
- Basic Basket
- For Riding with Kids
- Hot Wheels
- Pedal Pushers
- BPA-Free Bottle
- Top Trailer
- Fix-a-Flat Kit
- Port-a-Pump
- Rules of the Road
- No Party, No Fooling Around
- Best Biking Websites
- Biking by the Numbers
- Share Your Tips
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- expandEconundrums: Your Green-Living Questions Answered
- Just Ask Mindy
- Green Bedding
- Organic and Biodynamic Wines
- Cleaning an Oven
- Kinder Knits
- Sleep vs. Shutdown
- Compostable Trash Bags
- Polluted Office Air
- Recycling Old CDs
- Choosing a Greener Paint
- Cooking with Aluminum Foil
- Bathing Conservatively
- Removing Lead Paint
- Moving with Less Waste
- Recycling Shoes
- Reducing Junk Mail
- Bottle Cap Confusion
- Getting Rid of Paint
- Throwing Away Glass
- Disposing of Mattresses
- Cooling Your Home
- Unclogging a Drain
- New-Couch Smell
- Dry Cleaning
- Cold-Water Washing
- Curbside Recycling
- Preventing Bacteria in Water Bottles
- Glass or Recycled Plastic Bottles?
- Alternatives to Bleach
- Less-Wasteful Shipping
- Burning Wrapping Paper?
- About Mindy Pennybacker
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- expandBuyer's Guide: 50 Ways to Get a Greener Home
- Start with One Step
- Cut Back on Your Paper-Towel Habit
- Keep Your Freezer Full
- Toss Your Teflon
- BYO Bag
- Sip Tap Water
- Dust Regularly
- Use Glass Containers for Leftovers
- Dry Organically
- Pick Good Wood
- Be Counter-Intuitive
- Scrub Sustainably
- Buy Green Cleaners
- Give Up Your Garbage Disposal
- Put Cork Underfoot
- Make the Right Curtain Call
- Get a Lifetime Brush
- Conserve H2O
- Keep Your Water Heater Warm
- Go Biodegradable
- Tweak Your Toilet
- Choose Organic Cotton
- Sleep Soundly
- Think Beyond the Bulb
- Draw the Curtains
- Focus on the Details
- Get Smart About Electricity
- Don't Forget Fido
- Slip Into Natural Bedding
- Pull Up a (Recycled) Seat
- Reclaim Clutter
- Buy Just One Calendar, Forever
- Carpet Wisely
- Invest in Quality Furniture
- Seal It
- Hit the Wall
- File Digitally
- Pass Up Toxic Toys
- Pick Furniture that Grows with Them
- Go Solar
- Play Green
- Pack Waste-Free Lunches
- Air-Dry Your Laundry
- Use a Push-Mower
- Lose Your Shoes
- Go Poly-Wood!
- Compost Your Food Scraps
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