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Hold The Wrapping Paper!

by Special to Casa Latina on December 21, 2011

Eco-Friendly Alternatives If you dread the thought of cleaning up the heaps of shredded wrapping paper your extended familia will joyously scatter throughout your living room, it might be time replace the paper and plastic bows in favor of greener options. Harmful dyes, excess paper waste and plastic ribbons that pets eventually get a hold of [...]

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Expert Tips On Going Green With Style

by Special to Casa Latina on October 29, 2010

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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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8 Ways to Go Green At Home

by Special to Casa Latina on September 13, 2010

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Like a lot of people, I want a greener home, but just don’t know where to start. This list from Esurance offers some good ideas: BUILDING SUPPLIES Materials should be sought within a 500-mile radius of the building site to minimize the use of fuel for transportation. Other recommendations include: • Using wood from the [...]

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If You Can’t Drink It Don’t Use It

by Special to Casa Latina on February 28, 2010

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Can a product that’s eco-friendly really be good for the environment (as the term would suggest) if there’s a warning not to drink it? EnviroCitizen.org believes that if something is safe for the environment, it should be safe for you in most cases, too. For example, if you’re using a harsh chemical to clean your [...]

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