"Greening Ohio, one leaf at a time."

The October issue:                                                                                                                                                                            -Peak Oil and You: Part 3  The last part of a "mini-series" about the topic of peak oil and how to cope with a changing world.  In this article, we examine the changes to expect in the plastics industry and the best ways to protect yourself.

    -Breathe Easy  Air purification systems explained to improve the quality of what you breathe!

    -What's In the Well What you need to know about testing your private well.

    -Rain Barrels  Cut your water bills and help the environment by putting in these water savers.

    -Generation Green: Now Open! An introduction to the new Dublin store that is everything green.

Check out the new September issue!

    -Peak Oil and You: Part 2  The start of a "mini-series" about the topic of peak oil and how to cope with a changing world.  In this article,        we examine the changes to expect in our food system and the best ways to protect yourself.

    -Canning  The magic ingredient that will keep your fruit looking fresh while you are canning.

    -Sustainable Shopping Guide A bit of information on my new Sustainable Shopping Guide!

    -Heirlooms  The secret to these tasty heritage varieties.

    -Scotchgard What to chemicals to watch out for in your Scotchgard and their alternatives.

The August issue features:   

    -Peak Oil and You  The start of a "mini-series" about the topic of peak oil and how to cope with a changing world.  This first introduction             discusses the true issues contained in peak oil.  

    -Dry Cleaning Dangers  Find out what chemicals are potentially harming you and the environment and check out the list of dry cleaners in          Central Ohio that are doing something about it!

    -Naturescaping  The new way to design your yard that requires almost no maintenance, helps the environment, costs you almost nothing,         and attracts beautiful wildlife.

    -Taking the Bus  A guide to using COTA, the Central Ohio Transit Authority, that shows you just how convenient they have made it to                  integrate the mass transit system into your daily life.

    -Cutting the Junk Mail  Get the phone numbers and best methods for telling the big companies that send you piles of mass mailers to get     you off their lists.

The July issue features:

    -The Dirty Side of Laundry  The toxic chemicals in detergents and fabric softeners and the alternatives that are best for you.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 -Straight From the Farm  Central Ohio farm stands offering local treasures.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      -Aluminum, Steel, or Plastic  The safest choice for your water bottles.

The June issue features:

       -Deadly Plastic   Make sure you aren't drinking out of plastic water bottles that will give you cancer.

       -Battle of the Grills   Find the most environmentally friendly way to grill your summer meals.

       -The Mow Free Lawn   See what techniques you can use to renovate your lawn so that you will never have to mow it again.  Save the             environment, your time, & your money!

       -Driving Cheap   The helpful habits you can utilize to stretch your gas mileage further.

       -Insulation   Find the most environmentally friendly, cost effective, highest performing insulation for your home.

The May issue features:

       -E-Waste or No Waste   Find out the easiest way to get rid of your old computers, cell-phones, & electronics.

       -Picking Your Pump   Learn which gas companies to support based on their environmental & social choices.
   
       -Get Hot Water...Now!   Decide whether a tankless water heater is right for your home!

       -Protect Your Skin   The hidden dangers in the chemicals you will find in your typical sunscreen.

The April issue features:

       -Find Your CFL!  Figure out just which bulb you should choose to get the most out of your money & energy.

       -Chlorine Bleach: The Dirty Cleaner  Learn just how dangerous this common household chemical is & what alternatives are best for             your home.

       -Local Foods: Hidden Treasures  A quick source for finding out where to buy local foods in your community.

       -Put it in Ink!  Get the facts about new agri-based inks & find out the greenest, most affordable way to get ink for your printer.

The March issue features:

       -Which Water?  Making the healthiest choice for water consumption in your Central Ohio home.
       *A mistake was made in this article in which it is stated water is absorbed through the skin in the shower, which is                                                 not the case.  However, it is possible to absorb the harmful chemicals, such as chlorine, through the skin hence the need for a filter.

       -Composting for the Apartment  Learn the method of composting that requires no yard space and is easy to set up!

       -Lawn Mower Man  Figure out what lawn mower is the friendliest for our environment, easier on your wallet, and will even give you a             greener lawn without chemicals!

       -To Bidet or Not to Bidet  Learn why the foreign toilet luxury known as a bidet can actually be better for the environment, your wallet,           and your hygiene than toilet paper


The February issue features:

       -Recycle, Compost, or Garbage?  Learn exactly how to sort your trash and see how easy it is to set up recycling for your house in                  Central Ohio.

       -The Trash Bag Dilemma You've started bringing your own bags when you shop, but what do you put your garbage in now?  What's the          best choice when you decide to buy trash bags?

       - Baker's Choice  The most energy efficient, cheapest way to cook your foods!  Learn exactly what to look for in a range, the            best model, and what store carries it.

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