Is there a truly “green” diaper? I am not sure there is an answer to that question. As with a lot of things, depending on the way you look at “green” determines whether or not there is a true and meaningful answer. Let’s put the options out on the table:

Disposable Diapers
Biodegradable, Chlorine Free Disposable Diapers
Cloth [...]

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Gifts for Mom

Using Your Rain Barrel
Thank you to Rain Scholars for this great information
Did you know you can save 400 lbs. of rain from a 1″ rainfall?
Learn fun facts and ways to save on your water bill this summer with a rain barrel from The Greener Good!

Join us Saturday, May 8th at the store for training [...]

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It’s Udderly Up To You

When I got to work this morning, it was dark and rainy and the perfect day to sit with a cup of coffee and watch the rain. Of course, I was at work and therefore hoped that it wouldn’t be slow enough for me to just sit around and watch the [...]

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Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day!

In honor of St. Patty’s Day, we pay homage to the Green Beer… but not in the way you think. While it is fun to drink a beer colored green every once in a while, we want to introduce you to a way to enjoy green beer year round. This year, [...]

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The Greener Guide #4:
Let’s Get Down
to the Nitty Gritty
So we all know that there are chemicals out there that can be harmful to us and the environment, but it seems strange that those chemicals would be found in the cleaners we use to make our homes safer and healthier. Well, the facts are in and [...]

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The Greener Guide #3:
Just Say No to Junk Mail
Does junk mail cause you stress? It does for me. I have piles and piles of mail that I don’t want or need. However, I don’t feel comfortable throwing pre-approved credit cards, mortgage insurance offers or even cable marketing info into the recycle bin without first attacking [...]

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The Greener Guide: #1 Breathe Easy
The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) estimates that indoor air is two to ten times more polluted than outdoor air due to the synthetic materials found in our furniture, carpeting, plywood, adhesives, mattresses, shower curtains, plastics and chemical cleaning products. Indoor air pollution ranks near the top of the EPA’s list [...]

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What in the World is a Locavore? A “How-To” Guide to Eating Locally
“The New Organic?” - Better Tasting, Better for the Environment, Better for Local Economies & Better for Your Health
Does eating locally improve the quality of the food I purchase?
Given the impossibility of identifying the pesticides used and the route taken to grow and [...]

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