treehugger.com - 4/15/2009
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'Tis the season for rain. Make that a lot of rain. Forget embossed faux leather satchels or oversized cocktail rings , the must-have accessory of the season is the humble umbrella. When dodging for cover isn't an option, a sturdy brolly goes a long way to avoiding ...
theenergycollective.com - 4/10/2009
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Yesterday, the Vermont Legislature warmly received a non-nuclear
energy salesperson and allowed her to continue her traditional...
tactic of emotionally telling negative stories about the competition. I know, that is a purposely provocative way to describe the event, but that is certainly one ...
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Wind and Solar Entrepreneurs Arrange a Sales Call on the ...
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Get Green Kids' Rain Gear
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... polyurethane raincoat and nylon umbrella). One last tip: When you're out buying a new raincoat or boots for your kids, don't take "green" rain gear at face value. Some so-called green brands are actually recycled PVC, and many recyclable boots—number 3—are also PVC. Cara Smusiak writes on behalf of Naturally Savvy.com about how to live a more natural, organic and green lifestyle. Related Posts: DIY: Plastic Bag Fabric: Reclaiming Plastic Shopping Bags for Good 6 Eco-Friendly Umbrellas For Taking Cover During April Showers Learn What Goes into Your ...
Fixing my Blue Plastic Umbrella
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Plastic is good for some things, right? Like keeping us dry in the rain. A few months ago, Treehugger posted an article about eco-friendly umbrellas ranging from those made from recycled plastic to one touted as the first biodegradable umbrella. So when my little blue umbrella broke, I considered replacing it with one of those -- until I remembered that the most eco-friendly choice would be to repair the one I have! ...
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