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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