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  2. Five easy ways to save some green this holiday season

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  4. Is there BPA in your canned food?

    By Lori Bongiorno Posted Wed Nov 4, 2009 12:22pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 0 Comments

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    Consumers Union tested 19 canned foods like Campbell's and Del Monte. Almost all contained the questionable chemical BPA. What can you do to protect your family? Read full post »

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  6. Insulation: Save money and gain heat

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  7. How to save money by slowing down

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    Slowing down may be counterintuitive, but it's good for your sanity, your wallet, and the planet. Read full post »

  8. Is a peanut a nut?

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    Find out why peanuts suffer from a bit of an identity crisis. Read full post »

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