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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="http://www.brighthub.comhttp://www.brighthub.com/utility/FeedStylesheets/rss.xsl" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"><channel><title>Green Living</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living.aspx</link><description /><dc:language>en</dc:language><item><title>Shopping for Clothes the Green Way</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/53045.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:04:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53045</guid><dc:creator>ram19</dc:creator><description>Shopping for clothes is an exciting activity for many of us. Quality, durability, color, style and price affect our buying decisions. Increasingly, we are also checking on the &amp;#8220;green content&amp;#8221; of the clothes we buy. We can help our environment better by adopting a green way to shop for clothes. The concept of green living calls for eco-c...</description></item><item><title>Why Buy Organic Tampons?</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/16550.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:51:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16550</guid><dc:creator>lindsayevans</dc:creator><description>Medical studies have shown that synthetic ingredients, pesticide residue, and traces of dioxin in conventional tampons can lead to health issues in women. Learn why organic all-cotton chlorine-free tampons are your best choice. What&amp;#39;s in a Traditional Tampon&amp;#63; Most tampons are made of cotton and may include a synthetic fiber, viscose rayon, ...</description></item><item><title>10 Interesting Green Facts</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/49599.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:03:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:49599</guid><dc:creator>Anurag</dc:creator><description>Did you know that only one percent of unused geothermal power in Australia can provide energy for 26,000 years&amp;#33; Here are some more interesting green facts to inform and educate about growing environmental concerns. The growing environmental concerns such as pollution, carbon footprints and rapid reduction of rainforests are increasing at an ala...</description></item><item><title>Benefits of Earth Dwellings</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/49108.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:22:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:49108</guid><dc:creator>cathymcc</dc:creator><description>It seems that as far back as prehistoric days, even cave dwellers had it right regarding earth dwellings. Today, earth dwellings, partial earth sheltered homes and underground homes are becoming more popular. Types and Benefits of Earth Dwellings It seems that as far back as prehistoric days, even cave dwellers had it right regarding earth dwelling...</description></item><item><title>Basics to Growing an Organic Lawn</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/45813.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:49:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:45813</guid><dc:creator>ErinKilgour</dc:creator><description>Growing organic lawns is much easier than most of us would think. Most of us just take for granted that to have a lush green and beautiful lawn, the use of synthetic fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides is inevitable. On the contrary lawns grown organically are healthier and safer. An organic lawn is much simpler and cheaper to be grown than th...</description></item><item><title>Green Clothing: Eco-Fashion Jeans</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/45543.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:12:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:45543</guid><dc:creator>MegC</dc:creator><description>Green jeans are all the rage. Organic jeans are sold by everyone from discount stores such as Walmart and Kmart to high-end fashion retailers. Green living doesn&amp;#39;t mean you have to sacrifice comfort and style. Overview Organic jeans are one green clothing item that you can implement into your eco-friendly wardrobe without having fabric that scr...</description></item><item><title>How To Teach Your Children The Benefits Of Green Living</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/44373.aspx</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 02:32:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:44373</guid><dc:creator>beunderwood</dc:creator><description>In the fast-paced world of video games, iPods and Twitter how do you teach your children the benefits of green living and how important it is for the future of our earth&amp;#63; A mother of two shares her experience in raising compassionate, eco-conscious children. Green Living Can Be Fun&amp;#33; We all know how important it is for us to take action and ...</description></item><item><title>Beginner's Guide to Going Green: 10 Easy Ideas</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/37322.aspx</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 20:30:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:37322</guid><dc:creator>lindsayevans</dc:creator><description>Want some easy green ideas&amp;#63; These going green tips will show you how to go green with small changes that make a large impact. Jump on the green bandwagon by following these easy tips. Going green has never been easier. With the green movement gaining momentum and green products widely available, everyone can find small ways to reduce their envi...</description></item><item><title>Why You Should Avoid Parabens</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/37316.aspx</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 20:06:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:37316</guid><dc:creator>lindsayevans</dc:creator><description>Labels on many natural personal care products tout that they are &amp;#34;paraben-free.&amp;#34; But what are parabens and why should you avoid them&amp;#63; What are the associated dangers of parabens&amp;#63; What Are Parabens&amp;#63; Parabens are commonly used as preservatives in personal care products, topical pharmaceuticals, and, sparingly, as a food additive. ...</description></item><item><title>Finding Green Office Furnishings</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/37018.aspx</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 00:48:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:37018</guid><dc:creator>Darlene</dc:creator><description>Finding green office furnishings isn&amp;#8217;t as difficult as you might imagine. Although there are specialty stores to fit your needs, you can find green office furnishings in many common locations. What to Look for In Green Furniture When looking for green furnishings, select items that were made from recycled materials which helps to prevent the ...</description></item><item><title>Green Decorating Tips for Your Home</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/37016.aspx</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 00:41:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:37016</guid><dc:creator>Darlene</dc:creator><description>Many people are interested in going green but are uncertain how to get started. Here are a few tips for making your home and life more green. Once you begin, you&amp;#39;ll find more creative ways to go green. Decorative Items If adding decorative items to your home, purchase eco-friendly items made of natural products. You can also make your own items...</description></item><item><title>Eco- friendly Reusable Water Bottles</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/36520.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 01:00:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:36520</guid><dc:creator>ram19</dc:creator><description>The demand for eco-friendly reusable water bottles is rising with greater public awareness about the harmful effects of plastic bottles. This article explains the benefits of using these bottles to carry water. Once upon a time in the not too distant past, a plastic water bottle was an acceptable accessory to carry around. Not anymore. More and mor...</description></item><item><title>Why You Should Avoid Phthalates</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/33596.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 15:08:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:33596</guid><dc:creator>lindsayevans</dc:creator><description>Phthalates are a group of chemicals commonly used in consumer products and plastic goods. Studies have brought to light the health hazards associated with the accumulation of phthalates in our bodies. Learn more about phthalates, their associated risk, and how to avoid them in your daily life. What Are Phthalates&amp;#63; Phthalates are a commonly used...</description></item><item><title>5 Green Living Tips</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/32541.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:53:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:32541</guid><dc:creator>nicolelamarco</dc:creator><description>Treat the environment better by using these ideas. Incorporate them into your daily life for green living. Green living is not just beneficial for the planet&amp;#59; it is great for your wallet. You can save a lot of money on your electricity bill while saving the planet at the same time. Lights... Start with your light bulbs. Replace all of your inca...</description></item><item><title>Knowing What Contains Animal Products</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/12073.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:43:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:12073</guid><dc:creator>shaneburley</dc:creator><description>A vegan lifestyle is hard for those who do not know what contain actual animal ingredients. Learn about a few of the more unknown animal containing products. Using Animals For many people the industries involved in factory farming for meat or any other animal products are too damaging to the environment to justify any involvement. More and more peo...</description></item><item><title>How to Teach Your Younger Kids to be More Eco-Conscious</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/30918.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:53:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:30918</guid><dc:creator>Shamrockcon</dc:creator><description>Teaching your child to live &amp;#34;green&amp;#34; is important, but not easy. With this article, you can help your child to being more environmentally aware. It is important to start your child on the path to being eco-conscious at a young age. If you and your family live greenly, bring your child in on it. The first thing you must foster in a child is a...</description></item><item><title>Introducing National Green Week</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/26827.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:31:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26827</guid><dc:creator>nicolelamarco</dc:creator><description>National green week helps kids learn about being eco-friendly and how it helps reduce the amount of trash the school produces. Introduction Schools can pick any week from February 3rd to April 13th for their own Green Week. It's a free program that shows students how they can make a difference in the environment by reducing the amount of trash they...</description></item><item><title>Using Vinegar in Your Laundry</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/11899.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:58:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11899</guid><dc:creator>shaneburley</dc:creator><description>Vinegar can be a green alternative in many household areas, and laundry is no different. Green Washing&amp;#58; Vinegar and Laundry In more recent years the corporate attempts at using the more prevalent concern over the environment to create &amp;ldquo;green products&amp;rdquo; that will supposedly allow us to reverse the crisis of natural destruction. Along ...</description></item><item><title>What's Your Environmental Worldview?</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/11650.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:11:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11650</guid><dc:creator>JenniferB</dc:creator><description>We all have different belief systems when it comes to how we manage our Earth. What is yours&amp;#63; Find out here&amp;#33; Three Ways of Thinking What is more important: the health of the world’s ecosystems or the needs and wants of the human races? Your answer may determine your environmental worldview. People often disagree about how serious the enviro...</description></item><item><title>How to Teach Your Younger Kids to be More Eco-Conscious</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/23534.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 02:32:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23534</guid><dc:creator>Shamrockcon</dc:creator><description>Teaching your child to live &amp;#34;green&amp;#34; is important, but not easy. With this article, you can help your child to being more environmentally aware. It is important to start your child on the path to being eco-conscious at a young age. If you and your family live greenly, bring your child in on it. The first thing you must foster in a child is a...</description></item></channel></rss>