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Connecting the Dots: The North Pacific Gyre

posted by Dave Chameides Jul 22, 2008 6:00 am
Connecting the Dots: The North Pacific Gyre

If you are like me and drive a car, you've invariably put a quarter into a parking meter at some point in your life. And if y… more »

Recycling Plastic Gift Cards

posted by Care2 Editors Jul 20, 2008 5:00 am
Recycling Plastic Gift Cards

Gift cards are a new currency. They're perfect for gift givers in search of hassle-free presents and for gift-receivers tired… more »

Protect Your Family With Plastic-Free Picnics

posted by Annie B. Bond Jun 30, 2008 9:00 am
Protect Your Family With Plastic-Free Picnics

Picnics using plastic are best left a thing of the past. So are plastic water bottles, plastic food wrap, and plastic childre… more »

Safe Bath Time Fun

posted by Terri Hall-Jackson Jun 6, 2008 1:00 pm
Safe Bath Time Fun

At my home, bath time is party time. My two daughters bathe together, and the whoops, gut laughter and shrieks of delight m… more »

PVC Fashion Accessories?

posted by Annie B. Bond Dec 10, 2007 12:00 am
PVC Fashion Accessories?

Dear Annie, We are hearing a lot in the news recently about toxic materials in toys and children's accessories, I was wonderi… more »

Chemicals in Food Packaging

posted by Annie B. Bond Jun 18, 2007 12:00 am

Do I need to worry about the plastics I use for food storage? I've been reading a lot about the dangers of plastics recently… more »

Easy Greening: Shopping Bags

posted by Melissa Breyer Oct 28, 2006 4:16 am
Easy Greening: Shopping Bags

As far as shopping bags go, the plastic versus paper dilemma is as puzzling as the one about the chicken or the egg. The trut… more »

Easy Greening: Water Bottles

posted by Melissa Breyer Oct 11, 2006 3:26 pm
Easy Greening: Water Bottles

It is estimated that Americans will drink more than 30 billion single-serving bottles of water this year. Since these bottles… more »

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