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For those of you who haven't heard, the incandescent light bulb is being phased out beginning in 2012.

"The incandescent light bulb, one of the most venerable inventions of its era but deemed too inefficient for our own, will be phased off the U.S. market beginning in 2012 under the new energy law just approved by Congress." See the full article here: http://www.usnews.com/articles/business/economy/2007/12/19/faq-the-end-of-the-light-bulb-as-we-know-it.html

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All around the world there are millions of individuals who only eat kosher food. Despite the large number of people who do eat it, there are even more who have no idea what kosher food is.

Kosher food is often termed a Jewish food. Jewish followers are the most common kosher food consumers, but they are not the only ones. There are individuals who eat kosher food simply because the food is often considered better than traditional food. Jewish law is used to determine exactly what food is kosher and what is not.

I Shoulda' been a Cowgirl

I have been feeling somewhat guilty because I have been using plastic bags to pick up Abby's you know what, because plastic seeps toxic chemicals to the environment and takes forever to biodegrade... but now I don't have to feel that way at all. I found these wonderful Spike's business bags that is fully biodegradable in 45 days. It's made out of corn and so it's all natural. It comes in perfect size to slip in your hand and pick up and flip over and enough room to twist and tie. It's perfect and inexpensive. You get 40 bags for $5.95.. That comes out to $.15 per bag. Incredible!

CHEMICAL FREE TOILETRIES

As part of modern life, we are all being exposed to significantly higher levels of artificial chemicals than at any point in history. Over 300 man-made chemicals are found in the average person. According to international environmental group Friends of the Earth, there is some evidence that the use of chemicals in foods, household cleaning products, paint, baby toiletries and detergents can aggravate conditions such as asthma and dermatitis.

Eco-friendly store owner and green blogger, Mark Caserta was kind enough to do an interview with me on the Environment and its future. Mark and his wife, Samantha Delman-Caserta, opened their Brooklyn store, 3R Living in Spring 2004. Initially I was impressed with the the web design of their online store (the former art student in me always looks for great design) but then I became more impressed Mark's knowledge of green living and his dedication to sustainable living.

What is the concept of the store and how was it created?

A great way to recycle your newspaper and prevent weeds from taking over your garden...Lay approximately 10 sheets of newspaper down around the plants in your garden and cover with your favorite mulch (I use natural cedar mulch). If you don't live in a drought stricken area, you may want to water the mulch to help hold it down. Works great!

The Union of Concerned Scientists posted an interesting "greentip" today on "green" roofs.  The rage these days, and the first of two options they presented, was literally going green on your roof -- covering it with soil and growing grass, flowers, shrubs (perhaps even vegetables!).  Benefits can include lower energy costs, providing shelter for wildlife (I couldn't help but think of the rats that got into our attic not too long ago...), and (counterintuitive to me) a longer lasting roof (because you shelter it from the elements).  Of course, you'd need a strong, well supported roof to do that.  I have a feeling most conventionally built roofs wouldn't last a day under that kind of weight.  I looked up in our own attic at the trestle roof we've got.... hardly any support at all.  UCS's estimated costs for a green roof:  $10-$25 per square foot including installation.  Check out Green Roofs for Healthy Cities' website for more and some cool photos of what your roof could look like.