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Green Living

2012 Editorial Calendar

	Holiday Spotlight Ubuntu Hair Studio, in Solana Beach, is offering several holiday gifts that give back. Filtercon offers smaller products offering a healthy, green alternative to traditional holiday gifts.
	New Life for Old Furniture San Diego Upholstery’s Good-Looking, Green Solutions According to Ramon Lopez, owner of San Diego Upholstery, an old chair or sofa with a good frame is well worth re-upholstering, which is better for the environment and your wallet.
	Next Generation Air Leading the Way in Home Energy Solutions From the time he was old enough to tag along to jobsites with his dad, Ryan Mathern, the owner of Next Generation Air, has been interested in heating and air conditioning.
	The Eco-Buzz on Green Crafting with All-Natural Candle Kits Popular products among crafters seeking eco-friendly hobbies are make-your-own beeswax candle kits and solid beeswax blocks used for melting into candle molds and forms.
	The ABCs of Organic Lawn Care Revolution Landscape Grows a Sustainable Way of Life Ari Tenebaum and Jeff Robins, owners of Revolution Landscape, promote chemical-free, organic lawns.

	Solana Beach City Council Opposes Surcharge The Solana Beach City Council unanimously agreed to oppose the San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) proposed surcharge on solar and renewable users.
	Fall Garden and Home Festival The Fall Garden and Home Festival will take place at The Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College, in San Diego. Numerous options for sustainable home solutions will be presented.
	Green-Biz Open-Air Mixer The U.S. Green Chamber Kool Climate Kids and South Bay Region Lions Club SD Brotherhood will host a Green-Biz Open-Air Mixer and South Bay Region Lions Club Meet and Greet.
	Cardiff Surf Classic and Rerip Green Fest The Cardiff 101 Main Street organization has teamed with the nonprofit Rerip.org, to host the Cardiff Surf Classic and Rerip Green Fest at Seaside Beach in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
	Publisher's Picks See why Elaine loves Green To Go's product.

Archive »Green Living Features

Eat Plastic-Free

Healthy, Practical Tips for People and the Planet

Plastic containers for food and drinks often contain unhealthy chemicals that contribute to toxic buildups in our bodies and landfills. Try these practical ways to avoid using them.

Shop Smart

Keep Dollars Working in Local Communities

Circulate your dollars within the community and align purchases with your values to enjoy multiple benefits, from shoring up local home values to ensuring access to regional produce.

Despite water’s seeming abundance, we are rapidly overshooting Earth’s natural replenishment cycles. Thus, a vanguard of citizens, communities, farmers and corporations are thinking about water, and its management, in new ways.

Backyard Gardening

Whether this is your first year growing a kitchen garden or your thumb glows green from years of use, it’s possible to quickly turn dreams of bountiful organic harvests into a reality.

The Dirt on Cleaning

To safely power through household dirt and bacteria without using questionable chemicals, try these green cleaning tips.

A Conversation with No Impact Man

From November 2006 to November 2007, New York City author Colin Beavan, his Prada-wearing wife Michelle and 18-month-old daughter, Isabella, went on a yearlong reduce-recycle-reuse odyssey to cut down on their daily ecological footprint.

Green Living Briefs

	Green Guides United States Updates Rules for Green Marketing
	Survey Surety Underwriters Laboratories to Verify Green Products
	Creation Care First Eco-Friendly Bible
	Frugal Fashion Smart Clothes-Shopping Tips
	Retail Solutions Reuse, Repurpose and Recycle Plastic Bags
	Vacation Biking Rent Any Type of Bike Onsite Online