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I guess I thought that using a reuseable bottle was as common as recycling at this point, but as I watched dozens of people roll out of Target with discounted cases of bottled water this past weekend, I discovered that perhaps the message has clearly not reached everyone.

Did you know that approximately 1.5 million barrels of oil are used annually to produce plastic water bottles in the U.S. alone—enough to fuel about 100,000 cars for a year. What an incredible waste of resources and a foolish threat to national security—all for a single-use bottle! Read More >>

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Perfect Pamplemousse

January 27, 2010

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If the word “pamplemousse” grabbed your attention, I’m glad. I think it’s such a funny, fun word.

Pamplemousse is French for grapefruit, which is now coming into season here in Southern California—and shipping to grocery stores nationwide. With a bumper crop of fresh citrus everywhere (it’s common for people to have some type of citrus tree in their yard here), it’s important to find creative ways to use it up. Here are some special ways to enjoy the brightness of grapefruit this winter…  Read More >>

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Eco-Tip Tuesday: Get Caught Holding the Bag

January 25, 2010 Eco-Friendly Living
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I just got back from visiting my hometown of Washington, D.C., which recently passed a bag tax wherein retailers citywide charge $.05 for each plastic or paper shopping bag you require. More and more cities are passing similar legislation against disposable shopping bags, particularly because it is increasingly common for U.S. seashores and riverbanks to [...]

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Just a Spoonful of Sugar…

January 22, 2010 Factory-Free Food
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It just so happens that I have a wretched sweet tooth, I love to bake, and I have to watch my blood sugar—a challenging combination on the best of days. Many people are in the same boat, and there’s a lot of confusion out there about the different types of sugar and sweeteners available today, [...]

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A Stevia Selection …And the Winner Is…

January 15, 2010 Eco-Friendly Living
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Thank you everyone for participating in the Stevia selection giveaway sponsored by NuNaturals!
The lucky winner will receive: 

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