Honor Thy Mother Earth

as tainted tomatoes show, local food is best

2008-06-12T05:00:00.000-07:00

People all across the country have been sickened by bad tomatoes. Despite much effort to discover the answer, we have yet to learn the original source of the contaminated fruit. Could any news story be crying out "eat local" more than this one?

Source of Tainted Tomatoes Still Unknown

When you buy your food from local sources, you know who grew it. You know where they grew it and you can ask how they grew it. If you have concerns about a practice, you can talk it over with the people who have control over the ways your food is produced.

When you buy your food from a massive industrial food chain, you can become sickened (just the way people all across the nation have) and have no way of knowing who made you sick or how. And you certainly aren't going to get anyone to speak with you about your concerns.

Go out and meet the people growing and producing food in your community. See what they have to offer. This is the prime time of year to develop such relationships. Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs), farmers markets and local farms and ranches are in operation everywhere. Look for options in your area on the Local Harvest website.

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Content by Diana E. Lee.

easy, healthy summer recipes

2008-06-09T06:00:00.000-07:00

Fresh produce, mild flavors and minimal prep work are the key to satisfying summertime meals. These recipes are fun and full of flavor, but won’t keep you tied up in the kitchen.

Greek Salad
from Epicurious.com

I can enjoy a greek salad anytime, but something about the garden fresh tomatoes and cucumbers this time of year calls out for this kind of recipe. The fresh flat leaf parsley flourishing in my garden made it imperative that I add this to my summer meal planning routine.

3/4 pound tomatoes, seeded, diced (about 2 cups)
2 cups diced seeded peeled cucumber (from about 1 large)
1 cup diced red bell pepper (from about 1 large)
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives, halved
1/4 cup diced red onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2 ounces)

Toss first 9 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Gently mix in cheese. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

Serve with Mediterranean Grilled Chicken.

Southwestern Turkey Club
from Everyday Food

Sandwiches are a great option in the summer when you want to avoid heating up your kitchen and grab something light when you’re on the go.

8 slices bacon (8 ounces), fully cooked
4 turkey cutlets (4 ounces each)
coarse salt and ground pepper
1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 to 2 Tbsp. chopped pickled jalapeno chiles
12 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread, lightly toasted
1 tomato, thinly sliced
:
Season turkey generously with salt and pepper. Cook on outdoor grill over medium heat until cooked through, approximately 10 minutes, turning once.

In a small bowl, mash avocado, lime juice, and chiles with a fork; season with salt and pepper.

Spread avocado mixture on one side of each slice of toast. Layer turkey, bacon, tomato, and toast to form four triple-decker sandwiches. To serve, skewer with toothpicks; slice in half with a serrated knife.

Serve with blue corn tortilla chips and fresh salsa.

Caesar-Chicken Pasta Salad
from Cooking Light

Pasta salad is a summer staple, but this twist on the classic, which incorporates the flavors of a Caesar salad, is a less predictable choice.

3 cups (about 12 ounces) skinned, shredded roasted chicken breast
3 cups hot cooked penne (about 6 ounces uncooked tubular-shaped pasta)
2 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce
1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup fat-free Caesar dressing
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 (4-ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
1 garlic clove, minced

Combine all ingredents in a large bowl; toss well to coat.

Serve with crudite and fresh, seasonal fruit.

Grilled Vegetables with Basil Aioli
from iVlllage

This recipe is sure to become a modern classic for the vegetarians in your crowd. And it combines fresh produce with the grill, making it perfect for summer living.

Basil Aioli
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup torn basil leaves
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice

2 large red peppers, quartered, core and seeds removed
1 eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1 orange sweet potato, peeled and cut diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
3 zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 red onions, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1/3 cup olive oil
1 loaf Turkish bread, split and cut into 4 equal pieces (I used flat pita bread instead.)

To make the basil aioli, put the garlic, basil and egg yolk in a food processor and blend until smooth. With the motor running, gradually add the oil in a thin stream until the mixture thickens. Stir in the lemon juice and season to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Preheat a barbecue grill to medium. Put the pepper, skin side down, around the cool edge of the grill and cook it for 8-10 minutes or until the skin has softened and is blistering.

Meanwhile, brush the eggplant, sweet potato, zucchini and onion slices on both sides with olive oil and season them lightly. Cook the vegetables in batches on the middle of the grill for 5-8 minutes or until they are cooked through but still firm. As the vegetable pieces cook, put them on a tray in a single layer to prevent them from steaming, then grill the Turkish (or pita) bread on both sides until it is lightly marked and toasted.

Spread both cut sides of the bread with 1 tablespoon of basil aioli and pile some of the grilled vegetables on top. Top with the remaining toast and serve immediately.

Broiled Garlic Turkey Burgers

Turkey burgers can be bland and boring. But this version adds a few punches of flavor and gives you a delicious, healthy alternative to ground beef burgers.

1 lb. lean ground turkey
1/2 cup refrigerated shredded hashbrown potatoes (or frozen, thawed hash browns)
2 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tsp. minced garlic
1/4 tsp. seasoned salt
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Shape into 4 evenly-sized patties.

Cook on outdoor grill over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until no longer pink in center and thoroughly cooked, turning once.

Serve with seasoned, grilled New Potatoes and cole slaw.

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Content by Diana E. Lee.

climate change bill dies in Senate

2008-06-06T12:30:00.000-07:00

Days after the start of debate on a cap-and-trade bill to control greenhouse gas emissions, the bill was defeated in the Senate Friday. Republicans blocked continued debate due to other partisan disagreements.

Climate Bill Stalls in Senate

As the first stand-alone climate change bill to ever reach the Senate floor, the bill still holds great importance and signifies a shift in perspective regarding the seriousness of global warming and emissions.

The bill was not expected to pass, as it was criticized by conversatives concerned about already exorbanant gas prices and by environmentalists as too limited.

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Content by Diana E. Lee.

Tyson forced to remove antibiotic-free label

2008-06-06T06:00:00.000-07:00

The US Department of Agriculture has ordered Tyson to remove the "antibiotic-free" label from its poultry products by June 18.

Tyson Ordered to Pull Antibiotic-Free Label by June 18

Despite the labeling to the contrary, Tyson regularly uses antibiotics in its hatcheries.

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Content by Diana E. Lee.

'MythBuster' tackles the future of energy

2008-06-05T06:00:00.000-07:00

Check out this Q&A from Mother Jones magazine with Jamie Hyneman, a co-host of the Discovery Channel's MythBusters. He breaks down some kookie alternate energy options, everything from algae to cow manure, and explains why they are or are not remotely viable.

Power Q&A: Jamie Hyneman

On the Discovery Channel's MythBusters Jamie Hyneman slays urban legends with the greatest of ease. Since he's also a weird-energy enthusiast (he once powered a small rocket with a salami), we asked him to help us separate the big ideas from the duds on the energy frontier.

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Content by Diana E. Lee

Planet Green, first green network, to debut tonight

2008-06-04T06:00:00.001-07:00

Television's first all-green channel, Planet Green, will debut this evening.

Planet Green

This latest project of the Discovery Channel will feature eco-oriented programming, most of which has been aired already on it's existing networks. I've seen some of these programs, such as Wasted and Living with Ed, and I enjoyed them and learned from them.

I'm especially excited to see Greensburg, a program about the rebuilding of the small Kansas town that was destroyed by a horrible tornado on May 4 last year. The town has made it a goal to rebuild according to LEED Platinum standards. I admire their desire to make a positive thing out of such a sad event. Another cool fact: the show's executive producer is Leonardo DiCaprio.

This channel will be an excellent way to provide people all across the country with accessible information on greening their lives. Head over and check out the website when you have a chance. There is lots of good online content and opportunities for interacting with others who share your passion for green living.

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Content by Diana E. Lee.

NASA global warming studies 'mischaracterized'

2008-06-04T06:00:00.000-07:00

The NASA inspector general revealed in a report released on Monday that political appointees to the NASA press office marginalized and mischaracterized the agency's studies on global warming between 2004 and 2006.

NASA Watchdog Says Press Office Distorted Climate Studies

You can download the entire 42 page report at this link:

NASA Office of Inspector General Report, June 2, 2008

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Content by Diana E. Lee.

US Senate begins debate on cap & trade global warming bill

2008-06-03T06:00:00.000-07:00

The New York Times reports that the U.S. Senate began debate yesterday on a bill to control climate climate change.

Senate Opens Debate on Politically Risky Bill Addressing Global Warming

The proposed legislation would cap production of greenhouse gases and force polluters to buy permits to account for their emissions.

The basic cap-and-trade policy underlying the bill is supported by all three remaining presidential candidates, but would increase energy prices at a time when Americans are paying more than ever for fuel.

According to the Times:

The measure would reduce American production of climate-altering gases by nearly 70 percent from current levels by 2050. It would provide billions of dollars in subsidies for energy conservation and environmentally clean technologies, creating millions of jobs, proponents say.
The sale of the permits would raise more than $5 trillion for the government in the coming decades, money that the bill proposes to distribute to affected industries, consumers and local governments in one of the biggest programs of redistribution of American wealth in history. The bill’s proponents say the money would help pay for a technological leap that would create millions of new jobs while cleaning the atmosphere.

Debate of the bill could last the rest of the week. Most experts would be surprised to see any action taken on the bill at this time, however. Proponents of this type of change and opponents of this bill alike have expressed concerns about whether this is the right time to enact such far reaching legislation.

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Content by Diana E. Lee.

women's rights & the environment

2008-06-02T06:00:00.000-07:00

In an interview last week, NPR Talk of the Nation discussed "More: Population, Nature, and What Women Want," a new book about the connection between women's rights and the environment with its author, Robert Engelman. Engleman says the availability of contraceptives holds implications for climate change.

Women's Rights, Healthy Planet

The interview is a good listen and sounds like the book will be a good read.

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Content by Diana E. Lee.

10 easy ways to eliminate junk mail

2008-05-29T06:00:00.000-07:00

Every year, Americans receive 19 million paper catalogs in the mail. The production of those millions of catalogs has an impact on global warming equal to the pollution generated by the annual emissions of two million cars. This is not to mention the many other kinds of mass mailings we all receive each day, from sale flyers to credit card offers. In fact, bulk mail is responsible for creating more than 5 million tons of waste every year.

Clearly, junk mail is not something we can afford to ignore. Obviously you’ll want to reuse and recycle all those flyers, newsletters, envelopes, menus, postcards, brochures and insurance offers. But the real goal is to receive less in the first place. Here are 10 easy ways to do it.

1. Stop the Catalogs:

There are a couple of successful strategies for reducing the number of unwanted mail order catalogs you receive.

Each time you receive a catalog, call the company's 800 number and request they remove you from their mailing list before you put it aside for recycling.

Alternately, join Catalog Choice. This free service allows you to choose the companies you no longer want to receive catalogs from and communicates your desires to those companies on your behalf. Any time you receive a new catalog you’d rather not get you can log back on and update your preferences to reflect the change.

2. Register with the Direct Marketing Association:

To get off many national direct mailling lists you will want to register with the Direct Marketing Association (DMA). You can sign up for free online (DMA Online) or pay $1 to sign up by mail.

The DMA provides this "do not mail" list to its members, who are required to update their mailing lists quarterly, and to others who choose to buy the association’s lists.

3. Eliminate credit offers:

Stop “firm offers” of credit through the Opt-Out Prescreen service. This service allows you to opt out by phone (888-567-8688) or online (Opt-Out Prescreen Website) with the main culprits: the three major credit bureaus and a service called Innovis, which provides credit information to the real estate industry.

4. State your preferences:

Tell the companies you buy goods and services from not to share your information. They are legally required under a 2000 federal law to respect your wishes, but generally only volunteer this information in very fine print. The burden is on you to communicate this desire in writing. By taking this simple step you can prevent companies you support from sharing or selling your information to other companies.

Just about any company will sell or share your information, so you will want to write each and every company you do business with. Looking over your list of monthly bills will give you a good start on a list of companies to contact. The Center for a New American Dream makes it easy for you to write credit card companies and banks by providing form letters addressed to each company at this link: New American Dream Junk Mail Form Letter. This other form letter is a great guide for making your message clear when you write other companies: EcoFuture Junk Mail Form Letter.

Don’t forget to tell charities you support that you prefer they not sell or share your information. If you’ve ever donated to a charity or nonprofit, you may have noticed a subsequent influx of junk mail from similar organizations. This is because the charity that received your donation shared or sold your contact information.

5. Support anti-junk mail legislation:

Anti-junk mail advocates are pushing for legislation on the federal and state level to make it easier to opt out of receiving junk mail.

Lawmakers in 14 states introduced legislation limiting junk mail in 2007. It ordinarily takes a few years of repeatedly introducing such bills to garner sufficient support for them to pass. Therefore, it is important that you write your state legislative representatives to voice your support for these proposals. If you live in a state where no legislation has been introduced, write your state legislators and encourage them to introduce a bill to combat junk mail in your state.

Contact your state legislators about this issue through the Center for a New American Dream's website. You simply fill in your name and address and they send your representatives information about this problem and how to fix it. Visit this link to participate: State Junk Mail Campaign.

New American Dream also encourages you to contact Congress to support efforts to make it easier to opt out. Visit this link to send your Congress people a message: Congress Junk Mail Campaign.

6. Avoid giving out your information:

Think twice about throwing your address out there on a contest entry form. free product giveaway or online user account registration. Every time you provide your real address, you're risking having it sold to companies that will inundate you with junk mail.

7. Reconsider filling out product registration cards:

Contrary to popular belief, you are usually not voiding your warranty on a product by choosing not to return the enclosed registration card. Just keep in mind that companies use these lists to contact consumers about product recalls, which may be of special interest if you have children. This fact may make it worth it for you to risk having your information sold and shared, but only you can make that decision.

8. Think twice about filling out the USPS change of address form:

Filling out the United States Postal Service change of address form helps unwanted junk mail and catalogs follow you to your new address. Instead, individually contact each company and person who needs to know your new address.

9. Remove your name from sweepstakes lists:

Sweepstakes offers likely aren't responsible for much of your junk mail, but it's easy to eliminate this category of junk mail completely by directly contacting the companies who target you and requesting to be removed from their list.

10. Hire a service:

If you would prefer to pay someone else to do the legwork for you, consider one of these services: Green Dimes (www.greendimes.com), 41 Pounds (41pounds.org), Private Citizen (private-citizen.com) or Stop the Junk Mail Kit (www.stopjunk.com).

Sources:
Junk Mail Waste Prevention
Catalog Choice
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse: Junk Mail
State Junk Mail Legislation

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Content by Diana E. Lee.

seasonal food availability map

2008-05-28T06:00:00.000-07:00

Eating locally and seasonally is the name of the game when you're trying to reduce your ecological footprint. But how do you know what's in season in your area?

Epicurious.com has a Peak Season Map to guide you.

Seasonal Ingredient Map

You can always head to your local stores and farmers markets and walk around to see what they have. But if you're trying to plan meals ahead for a family you might find it helpful to know what you can expect to find. This will allow you to make a meal plan before you go shopping so you'll know exactly what you need to buy and what you'll do with it when you bring it home.

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Content by Diana E. Lee.

shop your conscience: get the Climate Counts scorecard

2008-05-27T06:00:00.000-07:00

Buying and consuming less should be our ultimate goal if we care about reducing our impact on the planet. But the reality is that we live in a consumption driven society and that there are things we want and need to buy to go about living our best lives.

Knowing that you do everything you can to reduce your ecological footprint, you obviously want the companies whose products and services to buy to do the same. But it has always been difficult to sort through the green washing and determine which companies have practices in line with yours. No longer. Climate Counts has filled the vacuum by offering information on the practices of hundreds of popular companies.

Climate Counts, a project funded by Stonyfield Farm, offers a fountain of information about many different companies on its website, a downloadable version of the entire report and a pocket-sized scorecard to carry with you for reference as you make spending decisions every single day.

The organization assesses 22 factors in determining each company's ranking on a 100 point scale. You can download a list of these factors and accompanying explanations at this link: Scorecard.

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Content by Diana E. Lee.

nontoxic cleaning basics

2008-05-25T17:30:00.000-07:00

Using nontoxic cleaning products in your home is healthier for your family, better for the environment and much cheaper.

To get started using healthier cleaning products in your home you need just a few key items. You probably already have some of them in your pantry. To set up your starter kit you will need:

baking soda (look for a large container at your favorite bulk warehouse store)
white vinegar
high quality essential oils (tea tree, lavender, orange and peppermint are all popular choices)
a gentle liquid detergent, such as Dr. Bronner's Organic Castile Soap
washing soda (not baking soda)
empty spray bottles
empty canning jars with screw on lids
sticky labels & an indelible marker
old towels, t-shirts or other similar items to cut up and clean with (instead of paper towels or other disposable options)

With these basic items you can make the excellent cleaning recipes on Care 2.com's How to Make a Nontoxic Cleaning Kit page and the extensive options on the Guide to Less Toxic Living list.

If you prefer you can get started by ordering a ready-to-go kit from:

HOW WE DO IT

To introduce you to the ways these simple products can be used to clean in your home, here is a list of the ways my husband and I use them in ours. There are many other options and lots of good recipes for homemade cleaning products available online, which I will share below.

baking soda

mix with vinegar & liquid detergent to make a surface scrub
deodorizing carpets
eliminating & preventing odors in refrigerators & freezers
brightening whites in the laundry
treating pet odors & accidents
freshening the litter box

white vinegar

dishwasher rinse agent
after-shower spray to prevent build up
streak-free windows & mirrors
eliminating static in the laundry
cutting grease in the kitchen & laundry room

Dr. Bronner's

all-purpose spray cleaner
hand soap
dishwashing liquid
laundry detergent

We buy a few commercials products to round out our arsenal. We like Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day and Biokleen laundry detergents and Ecover Dishwasher Tablets. We also purchase OxiClean Free for the laundry and removing stains from various fabrics and Biokleen Bac-Out for treating organic stains, such as blood, and breaking through the mildew that builds up in the shower.

You can make your own laundry detergent and dishwashing liquid if you like. I think it's a good idea to ease yourself into this process, but if you're ready and willing (or especially eager to save money), check out the recipes section below for suggestions on how to make these items.

I started using these products because I have chronic migraines and I wanted to reduce all triggers I can control. I can't honestly say that moving away from traditional household cleaners has made a huge improvement in my migraines, but every little thing I can do to reduce my exposure to known triggers is well worth the effort. Although he sometimes grows annoyed with all these changes, even my husband agrees that they are worthwhile in helping me have a better quality of life. I hope they will do the same for you.

Recipes:
Cut to the Chase Cleaning
Green Bathroom Germ Cleaning Kit
Guide to Less Toxic Living
Homemade Dishwasher Detergent
Making Homemade Laundry Soap

Other sources:
How to Make a Nontoxic Cleaning Kit
Vinegar Tips - Guide to Cleaning with Vinegar

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Content by Diana E. Lee.

an eco-friendly Thanksgiving

2007-11-19T06:12:00.000-08:00

It's not too late to plan an eco-conscious meal for your Thanksgiving holiday.

The always fabulous Domino Magazine is featuring a full menu of healthy, earth friendly recipes for your celebration. We're making the Spicy Citrus-Herb Harvest Turkey for our meal. Doesn't it sound delicious?!

An Eco-Friendly Feast

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Content by Diana E. Lee.

Buy Nothing Day: holiday consumerism

2007-11-14T05:25:00.000-08:00

The consumer-oriented focus of the winter holiday season leads to stress, guilt, debt and over consumption. Most of us already have way more "stuff" than we need or want. Why give in to the pressure to make the problem worse? If your values are leading you away from this way of living, there is no better time than right now to end the madness.

More and more people every year are celebrating Buy Nothing Day on the day after Thanksgiving, the most popular shopping day of the year. Some people get a rush out of getting up early in the morning, ads in hand, to get the best deals. I don't, and I consider not needing to shop for gifts a huge relief. You can read more about Buy Nothing Day at this website: Buy Nothing Day.

The very best thing would be to completely opt out of buying things to celebrate the holidays. Instead you could donate to a charity, offer your time and skills, put your crafting urges to use and make a gift or offer something special from your kitchen. But if that won't fly in your circle, consider these options for gifts that express your anti-consumer values. They'll leave you with a clearer conscience and encourage the recipients to adopt greener habits by taking better care of themselves and the planet.

Reusable shopping & produce bags
Travel mug for daily coffee junkies
Fair trade coffee
Fair trade chocolate
A bamboo plant
Organic skin care
A massage
Yoga classes
Natural rubber yoga mat
Organic cotton or bamboo clothing
Beeswax or soy candles
Organic cotton sheets
Portable solar charger for cell phone & mp3 player

If you're interested in learning about other ways to celebrate the holidays with less consumer focus this year, visit the Simplify the Holidays section of New American Dream's website: Simplify the Holidays.

Content by Diana E. Lee.

safe medication disposal

2007-11-13T23:18:00.000-08:00

Earlier this year the U.S. government released new guidelines on how to safely dispose of unneeded prescription medication. Unfortunately, they failed to consider environmental safety in developing their recommendations and their advice directly contradicts that of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The Office of National Drug Control Policy's recommendations are intended to keep children and pets from accidentally ingesting unused medication. They suggest you crush pills and either mix them in with used kitty litter in the garbage or, for certain items, flush them down the toilet. Both are bad ideas.

Instead, you should contact the agency responsible for collection of hazardous waste in your city or county and ask them where to take your unused medications. Earth 911's website is a great resource for determining where to dispose of all kinds of waste products in your area: Earth 911.org. You can also visit your city or county's website and look for information about disposal of hazardous household waste.

Alternatively, you can often return unused medication to the pharmacy for safe disposal. Just make sure you ask enough questions to know whether the pharmacy will take care of the medication in a responsible fashion. You might as well throw the pills in the trash yourself if that is what they will do. You want to know they will do something to keep the pills out of the landfills and waterways.

Earth 911 recently featured a three-part series on its blog discussing safe, responsible disposal of medication. It's highly informative and well worth reading, especially if you're wondering why this issue is important. These articles provide more details. But in a nutshell, research has shown there is such an abundance of female hormones in our waterways that fish are being affected. The EPA has said that male fish in the U.S., Japan, the UK and Europe are becoming feminized. Creepy, right? Scientists speculate this is causing similar negative effects on human beings.

Sources:
- Federal Government Issues New Guidelines for Proper Disposal of Prescription Drugs
- Why are Pharmaceuticals Hazardous?
- Tips for Tossing Leftover Meds
- EPA: Assessment of Potential Ecological Effects
- Prescription Drug Disposal

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Content by Diana E. Lee.

Honor Thy Mother Earth

as tainted tomatoes show, local food is best

easy, healthy summer recipes

climate change bill dies in Senate

Tyson forced to remove antibiotic-free label

'MythBuster' tackles the future of energy

Planet Green, first green network, to debut tonight

NASA global warming studies 'mischaracterized'

US Senate begins debate on cap & trade global warming bill

women's rights & the environment

10 easy ways to eliminate junk mail

seasonal food availability map

shop your conscience: get the Climate Counts scorecard

nontoxic cleaning basics

an eco-friendly Thanksgiving

Buy Nothing Day: holiday consumerism

safe medication disposal

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