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Opinion
Going Green: Out of the Landfills and Into the Marketplace
Ever since I was 12, I’ve been recycling pop cans. When I lived in Iowa, we actually got 5 cents per aluminum can. These days, I toss them in the blue bins for recycling pickup, and often...
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Opinion
Going Green: Special Paint Can Help Indoor Air Quality
Every summer, I like to facelift a couple of rooms in our house with fresh paint. The only thing is, paint is anything but fresh and pure for the environment. Since we need to take s...
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News
Study Shows Promise of Green Jobs' Growth
A recent study by the Brookings Institute found that the growth of green jobs may have accelerated despite a global recession, according to a Huffington Post article. Some green job...
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Opinion
Going Green: Choose Earth-Friendly Detergents for Your Car Wash
With all the rain we’ve had this week, my car has never looked better. In fact, it’s glistening. I often wondered why people avoided getting their car washed if it looked like rain was on...
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Opinion
Going Green: Give Ceiling Fans a Whirl to Save Energy and Money
I think Thursday was the hottest day of my life. I don’t fare well in humidity, and I’m not a huge fan of the processed central air conditioning that can eventually feel stale and co...
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Opinion
Protecting the Pollinators: Honeybees are Vital to Nature’s Balance
Imagine being contractually responsible for pollinating all the apple blossoms in the United States. Welcome to the world of a honeybee. Okay, while beekeepers are technically t...
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Opinion
Grow Your Kids’ Gardening Interest
When Mother's Day and Father's Day roll around, I’ve often felt that one day each year just isn’t enough to honor our parents for all they do for us. I feel the same way about Earth Day. ...
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Opinion
Simple Ways to Protect Algonquin's Beauty
Algonquin is a beautiful town. In addition to our location on the Fox River, the parks, trails and hills of Algonquin make for a charming natural backdrop to our daily lives (even if we’r...