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The Good Life

Burger and fries to go: How to convert a car to run on leftover vegetable oil from your local greasy spoon.; By Liz Galst Aug 13, 2008
My family car is an SUB and I love it: On my new "sport utility bicycle" I can cart groceries, take my kids shopping, haul a barbecue grill and make a margarita.; By Mark Benjamin Jul 24, 2008
Put a stake in it: Cut up to 10 percent of your electric bill simply by turning off "vampire" appliances that run all night.; By Rebecca Clarren Jan 24, 2008
Not-so-green jeans: Organic cotton is a leap ahead for the garment industry -- not so the toxic dyes and finishing agents used in trendy eco-jeans.; By Rebecca Clarren Jan 7, 2008
How to get better gas mileage: Take these tips from auto experts and obsessive "hypermilers" on how to go farther on a gallon of gas.; By Katharine Mieszkowski Dec 24, 2007
Stop junk mail for good: The Internet hasn't slowed down the tree killers. But you can use it to keep their catalogs and credit card applications at bay.; By Liz Galst Dec 17, 2007
Go green this holiday season: Amazing kid swings, handbags, local food deliveries and more -- all organic or handcrafted from recycled materials.; By Rebecca Clarren Dec 10, 2007
Does organic wine taste bad?: Figuring out which (if any) organic wine to buy can feel like navigating dawn with a hangover.; By Rebecca Clarren Dec 1, 2007
Green investing 101: Now that I am ready to start investing, I want to find out if my money can grow in green fields.; By Rebecca Clarren Nov 26, 2007
Shopping for a clean washing machine: Should you put your trust in the Energy Star rating when buying a a new appliance?; By Rebecca Clarren Nov 19, 2007
Public bathroom dilemma: Paper or air?: How we dry our hands has more of an impact than you might imagine.; By Rebecca Clarren Nov 12, 2007
Bamboo shoots and trees: Bamboo is a wise alternative to wood products. But there are still a few toxic snakes in the grass.; By Rebecca Clarren Nov 5, 2007
Who needs a Prius anyway?: Plenty of new fuel-efficient cars pollute less than trendy hybrids, without draining your bank account.; By Rebecca Clarren Oct 29, 2007

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