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With wood-burning hearths being tightly regulated and eased out of newer homes, companies and homeowners are turning to cleaner alternatives.
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In places where the practice is banned as an unsightly nuisance to neighbors, right-to-dry activists and blogging eco-moms are forming an alliance. >>
THE REALIST IDEALIST
Armed with four simple, environmentally friendly ingredients -- white distilled vinegar, baking soda, castile soap and water -- you can clean windows, bathrooms and floors. >>
THE REALIST IDEALIST
They're found at shelters, pet shops and feed stores. You can create a home for them yourself or go online for a pricier shortcut. >>
THE REALIST IDEALIST
The move to a photovoltaic system is a smart strategy unless you're already highly energy efficient. If so, it might not be worth the cost. >>
THE REALIST IDEALIST
With help from the Greywater Guerrillas, our new sustainable home improvement columnist sets out to recycle, recycle, recycle. >>
Up to Speed blog: The tool computes a vehicle's real-time fuel consumption, helping a driver adapt his or her style to become more economical and more eco-friendly (by creating fewer emissions). >>
Retro purses made from vintage car upholstery fabric are cool and green! >>
How would you like to save the Earth, save on your water bill and still have a fabulous garden? >>
If you are planning a new car purchase and aren't in a big hurry, this gallery of new fuel-friendly cars can help. Most haven't been formally "announced," but we have it good authority that they are on their way within a year's time. >>
The car habit dies hard, but observers notice train parking lots filling faster and more professionals packing seats for the ride to and from work. >>
FITNESS
Poor air quality can trip up even the healthiest person. Pay attention to daily reports and your body's reactions. >>
RUMBLE SEAT
And it's solid and safe, with charisma to boot. >>
It's easy! And it's not just about eating veggies or buying organic >>
Organic cotton sheets, sustainable flooring, recycled glass countertops. The words hint at something lovely and healthy, but what do they mean exactly? >>
Ways to make a greener space top priority
For ways to make a greener space top priority >>
RESTAURANT JOURNAL
More Los Angeles-area restaurants turn to eco-friendly to-go packaging, but not everyone's up on how to dispose of them. >>
Toyota is introducing a plug-in hybrid with next-generation lithium-ion batteries in Japan, the U.S. and Europe by 2010, under a widespread strategy to be green outlined Wednesday. >>
MODERN LIFE
Stealth growers seed or plant on land that doesn't belong to them. The result? Plants that beautify or yield crops in otherwise neglected or vacant spaces. >>
With pump prices around $4 a gallon, dealers are selling the high-mileage cars as fast as they're delivered. >>
1) Although there's still some debate, most sources agree that natural gas is the cleanest burning fuel for grills, but does require access to a gas line. >>
Grill with gas, reuse cutlery for a start >>
As gas prices hit record levels, vehicles that run entirely on electricity are becoming more appealing—despite drawbacks >>
New charcoal that cooks up cleaner air - just in time for your Memorial Day weekend >>
High gas prices makes the smart car a popular choice. >>
CALIFORNIA | ENVIRONMENT
Inns and restaurants utilize area products, for quality and ecology. >>
Unwittingly choosing the wrong tires can hurt gas mileage. Unfortunately, no rating standard exists. >>
Norway's Think Global will begin selling its inexpensive, eco-friendly vehicles in the U.S. next year. >>
You may not realize it, but you probably have been noticing the growing ranks of an interesting and increasingly influential segment of our society. >>
SUCH A DEAL: Cool Stuff For Under 10 Bucks
Go green in the tub — without going into the red. EcoTools, a new line of budget-friendly, eco-conscious bath accessories, are easy on the environment and your pocketbook. The naturally chic brushes, sponges and mitts, made with renewable bamboo, recycled plastics and loofah sponges, look like high-end spa designs, but carry price tags of just $1.99 to $5.99. >>
COVER STORY
What's that whisper under the urban din? It's nature beckoning us . . . >>
Martha Stewart is one of the craftiest people of our time. Did you know she has her own working farm? >>
Major retailers have picked up on the growing green lifestyle, carrying more eco-friendly products. >>
Drivers can't battle prices at the pump -- but they can in the showroom. >>
The baseball diamond won't be the only thing that's "green" at the new Mets stadium, which will be built and equipped with a variety of environmentally conscious features, team, city and federal officials announced Thursday. >>
The health-conscious among us take care to avoid notorious risks such as mercury-laden fish, lead paint and cigarette smoke—all of which contain chemicals proven to do a body bad. >>
Every day, new "green" words pop up. We take you to "Green School" to find out their meanings. >>
More hotels are thinking about the environment and still offering a comfy, cozy stay for their guests. >>
Clothes and accessories that are stylish, and better yet - green! >>
THE GREAT THIRST
The latest in a Times editorial series on water and water policy. >>
Frequent fires in Southern California are replacing chaparral and sagebrush with highly flammable, prolific nonnative weeds, scientists find. >>
Cutting-edge products let consumers who say they would pay more for efficiency put their money where their mouths are. >>
Americans dump hundreds of millions of electronic devices each year as they rush to adopt the latest technology. Less than 13% get recycled, according to the Electronics TakeBack Coalition, an advocacy group in San Francisco. The rest end up in landfills. >>
For the gear you have: Even when they're not in use, many house-hold appliances suck up juice. Pull the plug on wasteful habits and save. >>
When it comes to energy, super-size television screens are even hungrier than refrigerators. >>
What shade of green?Consumer electronics marketers can talk about the environmental benefits of their gadgets until they're green in the face. Several organizations have attempted to apply standards to weed out the eco-gibberish and give consumers a shortcut by which to judge products. Here's a sample of the labels used to denote an eco-friendly product: >>Their air might bring pollution complaints, but residents of Los Angeles drink the nation's tastiest tap water, according to the judges of an international competition. >>
TRAVEL INSIDER
HERE'S the modern traveler's dilemma: You love to travel but worry about the environment, and you know that flying or even driving to your destination leaves a carbon footprint, a measure of how your activities affect the environment. >>
Thinking about introducing eco-savvy "green" elements to your wedding, corporate banquet or family barbecue? Here are some tips from events planners. >>
1. Buy recycled paper products for the home. >>
They want the facility to reduce its diesel soot and smog within 90 days. >>
RUMBLE SEAT
The revamped Escape hybrid gives Ford a much-needed victory. Perfect? No. Revitalizing? Definitely. >>
RUMBLE SEAT
The Tahoe Hybrid is smart, smooth and strong, but it's a lot of vehicle for a little environmental progress. >>
Officials are confident that business leaders pushing for more cargo capacity at L.A., Long Beach facilities can iron out differences with environmental, health advocates. >>
The Port of Los Angeles is expected to enact a similar measure. Drivers protest, saying they can't afford to operate newer, cleaner trucks. >>
RUMBLE SEAT
A bit better gas mileage, but only by a bit >>
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