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Housekeeping
An eco-friendly guide to cleaning your home, room by room. As the article explains, “Typical household cleaners can be harmful to your health and the environment.” Learn how to clean green.
Energy
There are various incentives available to switch to solar, wind and geothermal power. This article explores a few local initiatives and offers valuable information about where to get started evaluating alternative energy sources for your home or business.
Cosmetics
Did you know that the terms “natural” and “organic” are not regulated by the government? It’s buyer beware when it comes to the shelves full of makeup claiming to be full of some beneficial extract. This article suggests some specific brands and items in the cosmetic category as well as skin and hair care.
Water
Most of us use and consume water without a second thought, but have you ever paused to consider whether the supply of clean water is endless? This article touches on that issue and several others including the necessity of bottled water, the safety of tap water and how boaters can impact water quality. There is also a guide to plastics that helps decode the numbers and what they mean (for recycling and for personal safety).
Gardening
Organic produce has certainly gained in popularity, but can you grow your own? This article demystifies organic gardening and shows you how to get started with 10 tips.
Resource Guide
A comprehensive list for every Long Island woman. You’ll find:
- Arboretums and Gardens (in Nassau and Suffolk counties)
- Fairs and Festivals (listed by month through the end of the year)
- Green LI (which has listings for Environmental/Community Organizations; Farm Stands; Farmers Markets; and, Health Food Stores, so you can “go green” in an empowered way)
- Performing Arts (theater groups, music and more)
- Support Groups (categorized, just like in our regular monthly issues, for easy reference)
- Women’s Resources (advocacy groups, business networking opportunities, health, philanthropy and more)
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