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5 Easy Tips for Going Green in Your Car

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Everyone’s going green these days, even in the car. The advent of flex fuel, environmentally friendly cars has helped millions of Americans go the extra mile in keeping our planet a little greener. While I’m trying my best to stay eco friendly, I haven’t currently the financial means to go buy an electric vehicle, and frankly I love having ample horsepower under the hood to play around with. However, there are many other ways that I can be environmentally responsible without having … [Read more...]

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11 Ways to Reuse Plastic Grocery Bags

Something that happens to me, more often than I care to admit, is that realize I've left all my reusable bags in my car while I'm standing in the line at the grocery store waiting to check out. Oh so useful, right? If you ever find yourself in this situation you could definitely make a mad dash to the car to get the bags. However, if you don’t feel like working up a sweat then just checkout as normal and get the plastic grocery bags. Plastic grocery bags???? Worldwatch Institute … [Read more...]

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Hey Parents! Get Crafty With Your Kids and Design Next Year’s Halloween ChicoBag

With Halloween coming up quickly I bet you, and I guess your kids too, are getting excited to dress up and take to the streets for some candy. Well, our friends at ChicoBags have come up with just the thing to hold all those delicious sugary sweets, a Trick-or-Treat Chico bag. Even better, this bag is created by you each year...well the design is at least. Chicobag has a Trick or Treat bag design contest each year and the winning design is used for the next year’s bag. … [Read more...]

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‘May The Forest Be With You’ Reusable Bag

You don't have to be a stuffy, stuck-up eco-snob to live green. We think it's better to have a good time as you learn to live greener. Why not have some fun and show off your own style through your reusable bag selection? … [Read more...]

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ChicoBag Produce Stand: The Best Reusable Produce Bags

We totally love reusable bags. But have you ever wished you didn't have to put plastic produce bags in your favorite canvas bag upon checkout? Yeah, us too. ChicoBag to the rescue! Chicobag makes some of the best reusable bags around (including a few man-friendly bags).   … [Read more...]

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CRAZY CUTE VIDEO ALERT: If a Pug Can Be Green, So Can You

Who says it isn't easy being green? Even our pets are jumping on the green wagon. Check out all the steps this amazing pug is taking to live greener... … [Read more...]

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5 Man-Friendly Reusable Bags…And Your Chance To Win One

Listen up fellow men, you don't have to be a girlie man to go green...but sometimes you're almost forced to look like one. But I'm going to help you change that right now. One of the easiest ways to live greener is to take your own reusable bags to the grocery store. Unfortunately most reusable bags look a lot like a dainty little purse. Unless you're perfectly secure in your manhood, you may find yourself opting out of the reusable bags in favor of plastic bags. Any of the following 6 … [Read more...]

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2 Free, Quick, & Easy Ideas To Make Your Life Easier

I don't know about you, but I LOVE to discover simple and easy ideas that make life easier, greener, and cheaper! You know what I mean, ideas that you could file under the, "Why didn't I think of that?" category. In the twitter world, today is #EcoMonday, which means lots of great #freen posts too. Here is where I show you 2 amazing "freen" ideas that don't cost you a dime and make life way easier! But what does "freen" mean? … [Read more...]

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Electric Oxen, Cheap Rain Barrels, & Reusable Bags Ruled 2008

What were the most popular green products of 2008? Here at The Fun Times Guide to Living green, it was all about greener shopping and lawn care habits!    … [Read more...]

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The BEST Reusable Tote Bags: Organic, Recycled, and Made in the US

What if I told you that you can have an organic cotton reusable tote bag that was made in the USA for under $10? Would you believe me? Well you better. I recently recieved this email from a reader named Diane: "I work for an educational, non-profit organization.  I’m very interested in all of the information on your website.  Right now I have to put my focus on finding a reusable tote bag for our trainers to carry their training supplies.  The specifications for the … [Read more...]

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