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About Carrie Madren
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Sun In Solar Tube Lighting Is Easy, Affordable and Energy Efficient
We’d all love to let in a little more sunlight, particularly as the days grow shorter, but that pesky roof keeps getting in the way. While bulky, traditional skylights have been used for years to open up roof space and illuminate interiors, light tubes, also known as solar tubes, are a slimmer, less expensive and […]
Outshining the Stars
Outshining the Stars: Excessive Night Lighting Has Some Communities Laying Down the Law. What can we do to reduce light pollution at night?
Hit the Deck Green Decking Comes of Age
Whether you’re building a deck from scratch or refinishing an old deck, keep your project forest-friendly, low in toxicity & high in recycled content…
Flat-Screens Gone Green Which High-Tech TVs Will Stretch Your Kilowatts the Farthest?
How to choose the most energy-smart new LCD or plasma TV—and get the most from your current one.
Slow the Flow Small Fixes in the Bathroom Can Save Water, Money and Resources
Easy ways to cut water waste at home—from quick toilet fixes to smarter showers.
Hormone Therapy Heats Up Celebrities, Controversies and Natural Alternatives
Hormone replacement therapy has been both championed and reviled on the talk show circuit. But natural treatments can bring menopause relief, too.
Second-Life Sandals Summer's Must-Have Eco-Sandals, Recycled Content Included
We all live in our sandals and flip-flops when summer hits—but what those sandals are made from matters. We find the summer’s must-have eco-sandals made from recycled bottles, tires and rubber.
From Here to There Creative Eco-Travel Options that Won't Break the Bank
From backpacking trips to volunteer vacations, we let you in on how to enjoy an eco-friendly adventure without breaking the bank.
Follow the Green Model Launching a Ready-Made Green Business
There’s no need to risk it all as a green entrepreneur, as companies across the country can set you up with everything from direct-selling to franchises…