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Well, my greenies, Miss Eco Etiquette is going on an extended hiatus to pursue other projects, so this will be the last bit of advice I'll be dispensing for at least the...

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I started shopping at my farmers market this summer. I've noticed people putting fruits and vegetables directly in their totes, without taking the plastic bags some vendors offer. But how do you...

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My husband and I are close to retirement (I know, even in this economy), and I'd always thought we'd move somewhere out in the country, but after seeing this story...

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Every summer our dear but not-at-all eco friends come to stay with us; every year we're left dealing with the waste that's left in their wake. They ask us...

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Has there been any progress regarding more eco-friendly air travel? It seems like there was talk for awhile about using biofuels, but what's the latest? I have to take...

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Any time-saving tips for us eco-minded moms? I try my best to go green, but lately I feel so overwhelmed that I have a hard time even remembering to take out the...

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This week, I had originally planned to write a piece about Earth Day optimism. The column was supposed to highlight the most exciting and uplifting environmental news I could find (

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What's the Green stance on the president's health care law? Has anyone looked into the effect that repeal would have on the environment?

--Dan

Healthy people, healthy world: It's a phrase we...

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Hope you don't take offense, but why does it seem like all environmentalists are Prius-driving white yuppies? Aren't we going to have to move beyond that stereotype if we want to make...

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I went to an elegant dinner party a few weeks ago where the hostess had thought through every detail of the menu: The place settings were just so, the wine was delicious......

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Are cut flowers really bad for the environment? My wife loves them, and I know she's probably expecting a bunch this Valentine's Day.

-Mike

Selfishly, I don't want to write this...

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I was shopping with my friend the other day, and she said she tries to buy American-made products whenever possible. From a green perspective, is this a good thing? I mean, what...

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Surprise, surprise: My New Year's resolution is to get rid of that spare tire I acquired over the holidays. (I'm a sucker for eggnog.) I'm curious: Are there ways to lose weight...

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Are you currently in the throes of Christmastime consumerism? Don't fret: This week's Eco Etiquette features Part II of my interview with Bea Johnson, author of The Zero Waste Home...

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Any tips for how to reduce waste over the holidays? Despite my best eco efforts, I can't seem to put a stop to all the useless gifts, disposable decorations, piles of wrapping...

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I'm about to order my Thanksgiving turkey and I'd like to get my family the healthiest, most eco-sensitive one I can afford. What are my options?

-Cathie

Before we start in on...

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Hello, just wondering if there is a toilet paper on the market that does not contain BPA.

-Dorothy

There are BPA-free toilet paper options, Dorothy, but before we delve into...

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My good friend and I have toddlers around the same age (my son is 18 months). Lately, every time we get together for a play date, my friend is letting her daughter...

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I'm so fed up with what's going on with our country right now. The Tea Party trying to get rid of the EPA, every day more news about some toxic chemical that's...

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After [yesterday's] East Coast earthquake, I want to make sure I'm prepared for the Big One. This may seem like a silly question, but is there such a thing as...