Green/Simple Living
Feature Writer: Shirley Siluk Gregory
Are you concerned about conserving resources, reducing household waste, saving energy and living a healthier, more environmentally responsible life? This is the place to find the information you need to build a green lifestyle.
The Green Living section explores everything from organic and fair-trade foods, water conservation and composting to energy-saving strategies and ways to help create a greener, more sustainable planet. You can also find reviews of books about green living, links to online resources, green living news and guides to renewable energy.
Finally, I regularly add new articles, news and information, so please bookmark this page and come back often to see what's new. And if you'd like to get reminders when this site is updated, please email me.
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Shirley Siluk Gregory
Oct 6, 2008
Make Your Celebrations Green Year-Round
In: Green/Simple Living (general)
It all started on Halloween two years ago, when Corey Colwell-Lipson was out trick-or-treating with her two young daughters.
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Sep 23, 2008
How to Shrink Your Paper Footprint
In: Green/Simple Living (general)
Digital technology was supposed to usher in the paperless era, but we're still using millions of tons of paper each year.
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Sep 18, 2008
Keep Back-to-School Routines Eco-Friendly
In: Green/Simple Living (general)
Now that the kids are back in school, life's focus shifts away from care-free summer days and back to more mundane concerns.
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Aug 26, 2008
Greener Ways to Get to School
In: Green/Simple Living (general)
It's back-to-school time, and that means loading the kids into the minivan many times a day to go to and from school, soccer practice, Little League games and more.
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Aug 20, 2008
Go Back to School the Green Way
In: Green/Simple Living (general)
"Back to school" seems to have evolved into yet another "Let's-go-shopping!" exhortation, but it doesn't have to be.
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Aug 13, 2008
Media 'Green Fatique' Slowing Environmentalists?
In: Green/Simple Living (general)
Are journalists tired of reporting on the latest trends to save the planet? This Lazy Environmentalist says they just need a new angle and some fresh material.
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Jun 11, 2008
Make Your Family Keen for Green
In: Green/Simple Living (general)
Tips for living a healthy green lifestyle even when other members of your family aren't environmentally minded.
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Jun 6, 2008
What to Do If the Lights Go Out
In: Green/Simple Living (general)
With growing energy and oil prices, it's increasingly important to conserve electricity and save on your power bills; here are some tips to help.
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