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Green Home

Green Home

Green Art

Green Art

Eco-Artists Inspire by Giving Back to Nature

Art and nature have always been the closest of companions. Today’s eco-artists go beyond taking inspiration from their surroundings; they give back substance that helps nature thrive.

Chemical-Free Lawns

Chemical-Free Lawns

Good for People, Pets and Nature

Pioneering communities across the U.S. are now embracing organic lawn care, creating more sustainable landscapes that benefit everyone.

Breathe Easy — It’s Green Paint

Breathe Easy — It’s Green Paint

Today’s safer interior paints are durable, affordable, and less harmful to humans and the environment. When considering painting a room or two or three, today’s rainbow of more planet- and people-friendly options allows us all to breathe a little more easily.

Eco-Friendly Aquariums

Eco-Friendly Aquariums

Fish for Sustainability

Not all aquariums are created equal when it comes to sustainability. Energy used to run filters and lights is a major concern. Where the fish originate is another, as well as where they go at the end of the relationship.

The Great Energy-Efficiency Payback

The Great Energy-Efficiency Payback

Incentives to Upgrade and Save Money

Federal and state incentives, loans, mortgages and tax breaks are available for those who want to improve their energy use while reducing the initial cost.

How to Catch Some Green ZZZ’s

How to Catch Some Green ZZZ’s

The Benefits of Sleeping on an Organic Mattress

Consumers have shown increasing interest in purchasing certified organic mattresses. A night spent enjoying the support and softness of a natural rubber mattress topped with natural wool and cotton is the next best thing to sleeping on a cloud.

Green Home Briefs

Happy Habitat

Wildlife-Ready Yards and Gardens

Pesticides Can Contribute to ADHD

Children at Risk from Exposure to Chemical

Indoor Plant Alert

Certain Green Can Be Mean

Cozy Digs

Living Large in Small Spaces

Grid Parity

Solar Could Rival Fossil Fuel in Near Future

Green Laundry List

Use Cold Water and Eco-Wise Detergents

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