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Easy To Implement Green Tips For Pet Owners

by Nora Diaz Bretherton on September 23, 2011

in Go Green

Did you know that Americans will spend approximately $51 BILLION dollars on pets this year?  As a Latina pet lover I find this amount staggering, especially in a down economy.  What’s more, many of those billions of dollars contribute to a ton of waste and harm to the environment. At Casa Latina we are always [...]

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Live a Little Greener Every Day

by Special to Casa Latina on May 9, 2011

in Go Green

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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How-To Keep Your Home Healthy

by Special to Casa Latina on October 18, 2010

in You Can Do It!

How Indoor Air Quality Impacts Your Family’s Health But people aren’t aware of the important role indoor air plays in creating a healthy home. In fact, nearly half of residents (49 percent) believe indoor air quality has little to no impact on overall health, according to an online 2010 Indoor Air Quality Consumer Survey conducted by Harris Interactive [...]

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A Green Alternative To Pest Control

by Special to Casa Latina on June 14, 2010

in Go Green

In a year where bed bugs are making an alarming comeback, the need for pest control has never been so important. Homes with pregnant women, small children, pets and family members with compromised health need to be extra careful, so “going green,” which until lately was not an alternative, is now the best solution to [...]

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If You Can’t Drink It Don’t Use It

by Special to Casa Latina on February 28, 2010

in Go Green

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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