Did you catch everything this week? Take a closer look at what you may have missed.

The sun will soon be back in full force, so save your skin from damage caused by UVA and UVB rays and unnecessary chemicals with Katherine’s picks for the Best Organic Sunscreens for Your Face.

Enter for your chance to win a Reclaimed Redwood Adirondack Chair by e-mailing us your ideas for the perfect staycation.

Amy can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia as old textile mills across the country begin to crumble along …

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Get up to speed on the latest news and tips from EcoSalon with this week’s roundup.

Your summer shopping spree doesn’t have to cost a cent, and, no, I’m not referring to the five finger discount. Kim shares 10 Tips for a Successful Clothing Swap to have a blast while exchanging ensembles with your friends.

We all know that eating locally is important for the environment and local economy, but how does traceability figure into the equation? Vanessa enlightens …

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Get your green news all in one place with this week’s roundup.

See what seven eco designers had to say when Amy asks them if Eco Fabrics Are Better Than Conventional Cloth.

More than just a Cactus on a Hot Tin Roof, landscape designer Stephen J. Suzman’s succulent rooftop garden is a stunning sight to behold. Luanne gets the scoop on his unique display at the 2009 San Francisco Decorator Showcase.

Susan highlights key points of the 10th Annual Air Quality Report …

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Busy week? Start your weekend off with a healthy dose of green reading at EcoSalon.

The need for frequent vet visits may be a sign that you’re inadvertently exposing your pet to unnecessary chemicals. Learn how to keep your furry friends hale and hearty with Sarah’s 7 Tips for Healthy Pets.

Amy gets the scoop from six renowned green designers on why eco fashion is more expensive. Or is it?

As Shoe Designers Go Forward with Couture, Amy sits down for a …

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First, a link we’ve mentioned before (what’s that called, a relink?) but worth repeating because it’s a foodie’s treasure trove – it’s 50 of the world’s best food blogs. My personal favorite is Chez Pim, where I first learned how to sun-dry my own tomatoes without using the sun – jolly handy for us Brits.

This is upcycling par excellence: yarn created from the unlikeliest of sources including plastic netting, VHS tape, newspaper and human hair! Thanks …

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First, up – let’s hear it for cheerleader calendars! Yeah! (Sometimes I really hate my job, the research is such a burden, and so on).

Since sometimes it seems Treehugger has been around longer than the Earth itself, you’ll know it’s a momentous occasion when it collects together the best of all its posts in one place. Take a look, here at Best Of Green.

If you’re looking for another reason to be proud …

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I can think of no better way to wake up in the morning than to the music of birds. Granted, they wake up a lot earlier than I prefer, but their song and poetry makes it easy to drift back into a sweet morning sleep. I’m incredibly grateful for the presence of birds. I have lived where they are silent and rare and it truly makes for a dismal day.

So how are our avian companions doing these days? Due to contaminants in the environment and habitat loss (i.e., …

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You own the what? Yes, it’s true – there are some states where you’re breaking the law by collecting rainwater, because legally, it simply isn’t yours to collect. Okay, it’s rarely enforced – but still illegal. (What about accidental collection? Do you have to hand it in to the police? What about condensation or dew? It boggles the mind).

No matter what you think of Alice Waters (here are our thoughts), you can’t deny her heart is in the …

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“Nano” was the greeting from the beloved TV alien Mork from planet Ork. It’s also the name of the $2,050 car just introduced into the market by Tata Motors of India – a vehicle said to make the concept of owning a car less alien to the poor people on our own planet. Guess the poor are expected to drive as they eat with a premium on fast and cheap and a disregard for health and safety.

According to the Times of India, the Chairman of Tata Group, …

Tags: cars , india , Israel electric car , Nano , news , recession , Tata

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