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Category Archives: consumer issues
Greener cleaning this Saturday April 9 at River Forest Whole Foods
Hello! I’m back, and I have an announcement from Whole Foods in River Forest and the folks at Naturally It’s Clean. Do you want to try some healthier cleaning options? This Saturday, April 9, 2011 from 9-noon, you can bring … Continue reading
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A green dream world
So what would a green, sustainable society look like… if we didn’t have to alter our lifestyles too much? – Cars and trucks would run on sustainable, clean-burning, cleanly produced, alternative fuels such as algae-produced fuel, and those fuels would … Continue reading
Why do I tout “Made In America”?
There are lots of reasons to buy American-made products and to nudge others into doing the same, so you may be wondering what my reasons are. To be honest, I think outsourcing jobs overseas benefits only a company’s bottom line … Continue reading
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How does Trader Joe’s do it?
I’ve been wondering this for years. How does Trader Joe’s sell so much tasty stuff, much of it organic, at a price point far below stores like Whole Foods? Furthermore, how do they attract good employees, pay them well, and … Continue reading
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Why is eating locally important?
It isn’t entirely about lowering one’s food miles to cut down on the amount of oil used and greenhouse gases produced in bringing your food to you. It’s also about knowing where your food comes from so you can have … Continue reading
ComEd online tools and reducing electricity usage
Locals who get electricity from ComEd – have you checked out their new SmartMeter-driven online tools? You’ll need to sign up to use them if you haven’t already. If you live in Oak Park, you should have a new digital … Continue reading
Solar panel calculator and research
Homeowners – are you interested to see how many solar panels you’d have to add to your roof to offset X% (up to 100%) of your electricity usage from your local utility? Here is a calculator that will estimate how … Continue reading
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It’s strawberry season! Preserving strawberries
Strawberry season has begun here in the Midwest, and I’m going to take advantage of the local bounty. But I can’t eat it all in time by myself, and I’m the only one in this house who likes them, so … Continue reading
Posted in consumer issues, farmers markets, food, food preservation, food storage, local food
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Champagne mangoes and making greener choices
Tonight after work I went to Costco. My plan was to buy a few non-perishable items, but I found – and was tempted by – champagne mangoes. Costco calls them Ataulfo mangoes, but they’re the same thing, and they’re in … Continue reading
Posted in consumer issues, food, food preservation, frugal, local food, philosophy, reducing waste
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