Shira K.'s Profile

Member since June, 2008
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Stress Free & Back to School

Stress Free & Back to School July 28, 2009

Stress is a manageable fact of life, and we've got the cure for your loopy brain waves.

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Why your clothes may not be as clean as you think they are

Why your clothes may not be as clean as you think they are November 9, 2008 | Posted in Clothing

Cotton farming has a storied and sordid history. It’s still a huge cash crop and accounts for over 50% of the world’s textile needs, but traditional cotton farming is an environmental nightmare. $2.6 Billion worth of pesticides are used on cotton worldwide each year.

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Vinyl, CDs, and MP3s: A Green Comparison

Vinyl, CDs, and MP3s: A Green Comparison 4 comments | November 3, 2008 | Posted in Books, Mags, Music & Film

Vinyl albums have made a comeback thanks to hipsters and DJs and hipster DJs. Album reuse is great, but is there a downside for the environment? And how do CDs compare?

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Is Apple Green Enough Yet?

Is Apple Green Enough Yet? 1 comment | November 3, 2008 | Posted in Electronics & Appliances

Apple claims to have released the "cleanest" and most "toxic free" iPod yet, but have they gone far enough?

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Get Out The Vote

Get Out The Vote 1 comment | October 27, 2008 | Posted in Environment and Society

Tips for a productive and stress-free voting experience.

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Greening The Job You Have

Greening The Job You Have 1 comment | October 27, 2008 | Posted in Green Jobs, Environment and Society

Thousands of people are getting green jobs, but you don't have to switch careers to have a greener workplace. Working to make your job more eco-friendly may be easier than you think, and one person can make a huge difference. Read on to learn how you can be a green champion at work.

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How to Get a Green Job

How to Get a Green Job 1 comment | October 24, 2008 | Posted in Green Jobs, Education & Training

By 2038, 4.2 million new green jobs will be on the market with job growth expected to exceed 10% over the next 30 years. This booming industry generated $63 billion in investment last year. How can you take advantage of this boom? Read on.

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Five Ingredients to Avoid

Five Ingredients to Avoid 6 comments | October 16, 2008 | Posted in Food & Grocery

Some buttery popcorn at the movies, a Pepsi with dinner. 'Everything in moderation' is a fine philosophy most of the time. But some popular snack foods contain ingredients that can really affect your mood and your health, when consumed on a daily basis.

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Review of 5 Hour Energy by Living Essentials

1 star rating Review of 5 Hour Energy 1 comment | October 11, 2008 | Posted in Tasty Drinks

Absolutely Vile This stuff not only tastes horrible, it's packed with ingredients that scare me. I tried it for the first time last week, when I was out late with friends and my energy was waning. I was told most people like the Mixed Berry flavor, so that's the one I picked. Then I read the label and saw the...

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Are Oil Companies Going Green?

Are Oil Companies Going Green? October 2, 2008 | Posted in Environment and Society

Greenwashing is an art form in the petroleum industry. They do it so convincingly, that overall consumer perception of oil companies has actually improved over 20% in recent years. Let’s compare two giants to see how well their message stacks up to their records.

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