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Plastic Paranoia

Posted by Su Avasthi on April 18, 2008 - 10:38am.

Is the reusable plastic water bottle that's practically fused to my hand a health hazard? The debate rages on.

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How Eco-Friendly Is Online Shopping?

Posted by Su Avasthi on November 26, 2007 - 10:30am.

On Cyber Monday or any other day, is online shopping better for the planet than driving to stores to buy gifts that've already been shipped there?

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Thinking Outside the Bottle

Posted by Su Avasthi on July 30, 2007 - 8:06am.

Q: What's a sucker?

A: Anyone who regularly buys a bottle of water.



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Plastic-free Week Begins... and Ends

Posted by Belinda Miller on July 11, 2007 - 8:47am.

An art exhibit inspires a green experiment that leaves the Momster feeling blue.

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The Princesses Fight Back (or, Fight Plaque…)

Posted by Belinda Miller on June 20, 2007 - 4:59am.

What do I do when four out of five dentists validate my child’s need for needlessly branded plastic stuff?!?

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Crimes of Packaging

Posted by Su Avasthi on May 13, 2007 - 9:24pm.

Packaging abuses are everywhere. What's the worst example that you've come across lately?

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Squeeze This!

Posted by Belinda Miller on May 9, 2007 - 8:43am.

Does food for kids always have to be fun? Does "fun" always have to be wasteful?

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The Latest News in Fitness

8:26 minutes (1.93 MB)

In this week's Fitness Guru podcast, Michael and Lawson talk about the latest happenings in the world of fitness news.  Does the chicken pox vaccine wear off leaving people vulnerable to chicken pox later in life?  Can plastic products and soap lead to obesity?  Does going to the gym really help your memory?  Find out right here as Michael and Lawson spill the beans and shead light on these topics.


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How To Recycle Junk Toys

Posted by Su Avasthi on November 6, 2006 - 6:00am.

If you have kids — and maybe even if you don't — you probably have your fair share of junk toys.

Here are some smart ways to get rid of them.



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Wake Up & Smell the PVC

Posted by Su Avasthi on October 13, 2006 - 1:23am.

Somehow, I failed to realize that PVC — or vinyl — is toxic. But thanks to a clever cartoon, I'll be a lot more careful when buying cute backpacks, among other things.



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