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  1. Snot your problem: On composting mucus and other conundra

    Should you put used tissues in the compost pile? Do you really want to? Also, Umbra cleans out her inbox of your lingering questions.

  2. Ten food visionaries deliver local, organic, and healthy foods to the American mainstream

    Nominees for The Daily Green's 2009 Heart of Green Food Award.

  3. Panasonic introducing home compost machine in Japan

    Panasonic has developed an electric compost machine for home use that turns your organic trash into fertilizer in just a few hours. The machine will be released at the end of April in Japan and there's no word as to whether it will be sold in the U.S.

  4. Tips for saving money around the house

    Save green while going green by reducing energy use, planning grocery trips, even borrowing designer handbags.

  5. Breathe easier: Use household plants to help clear the air

    Studies show that many common houseplants can help purify the air in your home.

  6. How to green your exercise routine

    Get healthy for you and the planet with a reusable water bottle, organic snacks, and recycled fabric gear.

  7. How to improve your indoor air quality

    Keep your living and working spaces safe and make breathing easy. By adding a plant, using non-toxic cleaners, and other simple steps, you can clear the air.

  8. Global Worming: On compost and climate

    Making the case for home composting, vs. trucking the stuff to a landfill.

  9. Bin There, Dung That: On composting with worms

    A well-managed worm bin will have almost no odor -- perfect for apartments or other close quarters.

  10. How to save energy around the house

    From shutting down the electronics and picking up a book (gasp!) to closing your curtains at the right time, here are 21 simple things you can do to save energy, and cash, in your home.

  11. Frugal expert's guide to green

    These measures cost money at the outset, and pay off in the end.

  12. EPA cracking down on lawnmower emissions

    Small engines' cumulative impact on the environment is quite large. Increases in efficiency, resulting from the rules, are expected to save 190 million gallons of gas annually.

  13. 'Always stay true to your mission'

    TerraCycle's idea -- make useful things out of garbage -- started slowly, then blossomed. Founder Tom Szaky shares what he's learned about spinning worm poop into gold in this Q&A.

  14. Frugal intermediates guide to green

    Save over $7,000 in 5 years, with a modest $1,200 investment in home upgrades to save energy and water.

  15. How to sprout seeds for inexpensive and tasty nutrition

    Sprouting seeds is a way of adding extremely nutritious greens to your diet without much difficulty, expense, or space.

  16. Greening up your lawn

    Love the idea of a green front yard as much as you hate the idea of its environmental cost? Try these tips for a lawn that uses less water, has fewer weeds, and doesn't require nasty chemicals.

  17. Closing 'the Loop' in the kitchen

    Futuristic eco-pod grows greens, composts, and even produces biofuel. But will it work in a typical harried cook's house?

  18. Plan a green roof safari for summer vacation

    Take a tour of what's on top of buildings Germany and Switzerland.

  19. Indoor composter encourages urban gardens

    Apartment dwellers can compost organic goods to feed their plants, thanks to a new machine.

  20. City girl grows grub

    Patti Moreno a.k.a. "Garden Girl" shares what she's learned about teasing veggies out of her urban garden.

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