This GREEN Life

According to a recent study completed by the Environmental Working Group (www.ewg.org), 63% of Americans own at least one pet and the majority of these pets are not protected from toxic chemicals.  The study also notes that American pets test positive for higher levels of pollutants from synthetic industrial chemicals than humans do, proof positive […]

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I recently received some great new products from Goochii Poochii and boy do they smell amazing! The “Lave” is their all-natural shampoo for dogs. It is full of great ingredients like aloe, Hawaiian algae, white willow bark and vitamin B12,  and it’s made right here in the USA - Yeah!
In addition to the shampoo I […]

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I’m always preaching about reusable shopping bags - my made of honor even mentioned it in her wedding speech. Some people think I’m a little crazy, but it makes me feel good knowing that my friends and family know where I stand and it may actually remind people to be a little more conscious of […]

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This posting is from  Becky Striepe at Crafting A Green World, an awesome website that  features do-it-yourself projects that incorporate reused, recycled, and natural materials. Find knitting, sewing, crocheting, and other project ideas for eco-friendly and fashionable clothes, crafts, gifts and more.

If you’ve ever flipped on the TV during a bout of insomnia, I’m […]

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Now that the new pup has grown up and no longer needs his crate, it was time to get him his very own doggie bed. Sams Club carries a line of pet beds from World Wise called PoochPlanet.  The bed I bought is called the PetPillow.

The PoochPlanet beds are filled with EcoRest recycled fiber bled. […]

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It’s no secret that Michigan’s economy is hurting. we have the big 3, and when they suffer, so do all Michiganders. While our national government is passing out money to boost the green industry, local Michigan government is hosting alternative energy round tables and energy conservation meetings. Creating new GREEN jobs in Michigan and making […]

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earthbath®  shampoos
(This is what I use on my pup - we like the cherry scent)
earthbath®  shampoos, spritzes and shampoo bars were created with the health of your beloved, furry friend and our fragile environment in mind. We worked with groomers, veterinarians and expert blenders to develop and manufacture the highest quality line of all-natural, bio-degradable […]

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This past weekend my town, Rochester Hills, Michigan, had an Earth Day Expo/Fair and it was awesome. I took the new puppy along and we had a great time - awesome opportunity for puppy socializing. We even purchased some homemade organic puppy treats, made out of whole wheat flour and fresh ground peanut butter. The […]

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In honor of Earth Month, Whole Foods has created trivia quizzes to that help you determine how eco-savvy you really are.
Click here to test your green knowledge and learn some new tips for improving your own conservation habits.
A great way to reduce your environmental impact is to cut back on consumption. It is good to […]

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Congratulations to Michelle for winning the Leash We Can Do gift set giveaway. Readers were asked to submit their best tips on reusing old household materials to make something entirely new and useful.
Michele’s tip: “I also save my used dryer sheets and put them in my indoor wastebaskets under the bag liner. Not only do […]

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