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Published by National Geographic Society, The National Geographic Green Guide is a quarterly magazine and website that is the go-to resource for consuming wisely.Our mission is to show people how to make small changes that add up to big benefits for their wallets, their health, and of course, for the health of the planet.We make living in an environmentally-aware way easy, understandable and practical.The National Geographic Green Guide is the go-to source for green home tips, eco-product reviews, environmental health information and green living advice.Whether you are searching for information on earth-friendly products, green building materials, organic food or bottled water, or you want to know what the latest research is on mercury in fish, flame retardants, healthy wellness products or food-safe plastics and cookware, The Green Guide is your source.

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My Blog

Greening Your Bathroom - Green Guide Style

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Posted by The Green Guide on Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:33:00 PST

Outfitting the Green Kitchen

From the cutting board to the serving platter, carve up your holiday cares with eco-friendly cookware. >>More
Posted by The Green Guide on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 11:00:00 PST

Savor the Flavor of Fall

Cut your cholesterol while enhancing the flavors of rice, potatoes or even souffles (not to mention toast) with ... cinnamon! >>More
Posted by The Green Guide on Wed, 28 Nov 2007 07:44:00 PST

Which Eco Celebrity Are You?

We just couldn't resist. With all the celebrities jumping on the hybrid bandwagon, we thought we'd let you see how you stack up with this quiz....
Posted by The Green Guide on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 01:55:00 PST

Natural paints, healthy holiday shopping and more...

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Posted by The Green Guide on Thu, 18 Oct 2007 10:48:00 PST

Selecting Safer Beef, Healthier Nail Care and More...

Green Living 101: Getting Around Stuck at college without any gas money? With a little creativity, you can still get around car-free . Plastic A-B-Cs and 1-2-3s It crops up in everything from clothes...
Posted by The Green Guide on Wed, 03 Oct 2007 02:07:00 PST

Million Crib Recall, New Earth-Friendly Coffees and More...

Products A-Z: CoffeeMake your morning eye-opener a conscious cup of fair-trade, organic, bird-friendly or Rainforest Alliance-certified coffee. Pick one from our newly updated report or rate your favo...
Posted by The Green Guide on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:32:00 PST

Lead Paint Testing, Money-Saving Tips, Perilous Popcorn and more...

Wiser Use: Household Appliance TipsSave yourself some dollars without putting a penny into buyingnew appliances using these handy tips.Testing for Lead Paint in ToysWith kits readily available to chec...
Posted by The Green Guide on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 03:35:00 PST

Better Water, Better Fuel, Better Filler...

Tapped Out: The True Cost of Bottled WaterAs the battle over bottled water rages on, your best reusable choices come in aluminum, steel and even plastic. Products A-Z: Water Filters If you've kicked...
Posted by The Green Guide on Wed, 05 Sep 2007 01:14:00 PST

Mosquito-Free Labor Day Grilling, Latest Lead News and more...

Labor Day Grilling It's the last grill of summer, so make it special with grilled fruit, organic sangria and local meat. Bug Off Worried about West Nile? Ditch chemical mosquito repellants this holid...
Posted by The Green Guide on Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:21:00 PST