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The EPA recently decided not to require contractors to test for lead dust after home renovation projects. If you want a “clearance test,” here’s what to do. thedailygreen.com article feed

Sustainable September Spokane opens with the kick-off luncheon to celebrate and launch the events of the month-long festival. This third annual celebration will highlight several different members of the Spokane business community as they talk about the different ways they have worked

Portland’s Hot Lips Pizza is long on inspiration and innovation. The underlying mission is building a successful, sustainable business. It appears to be working. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories

Biodegradable Plastic Bags DownToEarthNW.com: Green Minute stories

Lose that baby weight while spending time with your child outside, with these tips from a certified personal trainer. thedailygreen.com article feed

Make one of these colorful door draft stoppers to reduce your heating bills. Continue reading →

The other day, walking with an intelligent, well-informed friend, I happened to mention that Washington is having real water supply problems. She was dumbfounded, unaware that all the talk about water conservation was actually more than just environmental rhetoric. DownToEarthNW.com:

On two fronts, Monday, June 6, was a momentous day in the history of New York’s Hudson River—and a hopeful one in terms of its future. For starters, it marked the beginning of Phase 2 of General Electric Corp.’s PCB cleanup. This massive undertaking will remove milli

A cockroach infestation is a nightmare for many people. Pick up some earth friendly tips for getting rid of cockroaches – and add your own! Green living tips

Campers can easily and unwittingly spread invasive pests like the emerald ash borer by transporting firewood far from its source. Continue reading →