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  • August 2008

    • How to Keep Bugs, DEET Away

      Grist  |  Aug 7, 08 7:25 AM CDT

      How to Keep Bugs, DEET Away

      (Newser) - Looking to keep the mosquitos away but not crazy about slathering yourself in a chemical such as DEET? Grist slapped on five DEET-free alternatives, with varying results: All Terrain Herbal Armor: This spray might be eco-friendly, but a medicine smell and filmy skin coating make that $4.99 better spent elsewhere. More »

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      organic  • eco friendliness  • toxins  • eucalyptus  • DEET  • insect repellent

  • June 2008
  • April 2008

    • When Green Doesn't Mean Safe

      Los Angeles Times  |  Apr 28, 08 12:16 PM CDT

      When Green Doesn't Mean Safe

      (Newser) - Americans are increasingly buying eco-friendly cleaning agents, the Los Angeles Times reports, in an attempt to limit exposure to toxic chemicals. But consumer advocates urge caution in embracing the “green” label on cleaners, which is more marketing lingo than strict scientific criteria. A recent study found a common carcinogen in 50% of household cleaners, including those with earth-friendly labels. More »

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      cancer  • toxic chemicals  • green products  • eco friendliness  • carcinogens  • cleaning  • green revolution

    • Ditch the Lawn, Grow a Garden!

      Men's Vogue  |  Apr 20, 08 5:18 AM CDT

      Ditch the Lawn, Grow a Garden!

      (Newser) - A renegade architect/artist has declared war on an unlikely enemy: the suburban front lawn. To improve what he sees as an “actively antisocial space” which consumes resources and serves no definite purpose, Fritz Haeg is looking to transform lawns into food gardens, reports Men's Vogue . His first four repurposed lawns are the subject of a new book, Edible Estates: Attack on the Front Lawn . More »

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      environmentalism  • homeowners  • vegetables  • fruits and vegetables  • eco friendliness  • suburban lawn

    • Frolic Guilt-Free in Costa Rica

      Treehugger  |  Apr 15, 08 6:38 PM CDT

      Frolic Guilt-Free in Costa Rica

      (Newser) - If carbon-footprint guilt is keeping you from taking a vacation, one company has your sun-soaked answer, TreeHugger reports. From the domestic flight to the hotel stay—and even airport transfers in biodiesel vans—NatureVacations' eco-friendly package to Costa Rica promises to offset every ounce of carbon you produce on your island adventure. More »

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      travel  • eco tourism  • Costa Rica  • green travel  • eco friendliness  • carbon offsets

  • March 2008

    • One if by Land, LED if by Sea...

      Associated Press  |  Mar 3, 08 8:30 PM CST

      One if by Land, LED if by Sea...

      (Newser) - The green bulbs are coming, the green bulbs are coming! That’s the appropriate contemporary cry for a Paul Revere impersonator, who might still be able to use the Old North Church’s lanterns to warn of a British invasion—but would have to settle for LEDs. The Boston landmark has ditched incandescents to light its ceiling vaults, going green with efficient bulbs that last 25 times as long, the AP reports. More »

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      Boston  • LEDs  • eco friendliness  • Revolutionary War

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