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Go Green
Gas prices are at the highest average ever for this time of year. With Memorial Day weekend quickly approaching and summer right around the corner, road trips and travelling will put more of a dent in the wallet this season. However with some planning and preparing, it’s possible to maximize your fuel mileage so that you [...]
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Work and family obligations can keep us very busy and leave us with little spare time. While it’s easy to get caught up in our normal routines, it’s also important to try to be a little more eco-conscious in our daily lives. There are many easy ways that we can have a positive impact on the planet and on our [...]
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Earth Day is almost here, and there’s no better way to go green than to, well, grow green. That’s right. Raising fruits and vegetables in your own backyard or, for city dwellers, in containers on your own balcony or window sills, brings a bounty of benefits. Most obviously, it’s a wonderful source of fresh, delicious, [...]
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According to Punxsutawney Phil, spring is coming early this year, so now is the time to bring out your spring checklist and make sure your home is ready for the next season! Real estate expert Brandon Green offers five easy tips on how you can prepare your home for spring and summer, make it more green, [...]
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Win A Case Of Enviro-Logs For Your Fireplace, Chiminea Or Fire Pit! At Casa Latina we are always on the lookout for exciting products that add function to your home, are aesthetic appealing and/or are environmentally friendly. For those with fireplaces or fire pits Enviro-Log is an excellent ‘green’ choice that burns cleaner than wood [...]
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If you’re like me, you enjoy giving gifts that are both appealing and functional. Throw in the fact that the gift can help the environment, as well as your health, and I’m all over it. Many of us aren’t aware of it but most plastic bottles contain harmful BPA chemicals that leach into our beverages. [...]
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Eco-Friendly Alternatives If visions of shredded wrapping paper are taking over the sugar plums that should be dancing in your head this time of year, it might be time to put down the wrapping paper and plastic bows in favor of greener options. Harmful dyes, excess paper waste and plastic ribbons that pets eventually get [...]
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If you find yourself in need of an inexpensive but interesting gift for that green-minded, diet-forsaken person on your list, look no further. This eco-friendly edible wreath is the perfect sustainable solution. For about $15 to $20 and an hour of your time, you can give a beautiful edible wreath that will bring a smile [...]
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Being green and fashionable are not two things that always go hand in hand. But for the designers of the eco-friendly fashion brands, Neuaura Shoes, Restore Clothing and AUM Couture, it is just a part of their daily lives. These cutting edge fashionistas offer Casa Latina readers a few simple steps that go a long [...]
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