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Good advice from our Friends at UL Dryer Fires and How to Prevent Them In most homes, the clothes dryer has become an indispensable part of family living. And for families with children, laundry often seems never-ending. But, many families don't know that clothes dryers can be a l

Soon we’ll begin the annual late summer ritual of prowling store aisles with the school supply list in hand. I find that many parents have questions about which products are going to expose their child to the least toxic ingredients. DownToEarthNW.com: EcoLink stories

If Linda Biel isn’t at her downtown salon, she’s probably crouched in the garage amidst bags of human hair, meticulously stuffing strands into cloth teabags – all in the name of recycling. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories

In fall 2009, a handful of college students and young professionals focused on the sustainability of the built environment, decided to put down sketchbooks and measuring tapes, and connect more with each other and established professionals. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories

I know this is the age of instant gratification, but — this being the season — let’s hear it for planting young trees. The rewards (I speak from experience) are huge: a personal forest or great big hedge isn’t simply a visual treat, a haven for Our Friends The

From Climate Progress: The State Department issued its final environmental review of the Keystone XL pipeline today, finding that it would bring "no significant impacts" on the environment — even while substantially increasing greenhouse-gas emissions and crossing majo

Disposing of leftover paints can be a challenge in states that don’t have take-back programs. Here are six things you need to know about reusing and recycling latex and oil paints. thedailygreen.com article feed

Ground transportation means less fuel use and pollution. thedailygreen.com article feed

Waste not, want not is a saying I heard many times growing up and it’s taking on even more importance now with our environment under assault on so many fronts and many natural resources rapidly dwindling. Green living tips

We all like lists, right? They're good points for debate. However, this one might be a lump of coal in the Christmas stalking: Jamaica Plain Green House has the "Top 10 Worst Christmas Gifts," a timeless classic. JP Green House co-founder Ken Ward said, "These ten i