Are you dreaming of a green Christmas?

Published Dec. 2, 2009 at 5:11 a.m.


Being environmentally conscious doesn't have to mean giving up all the glitz and glory of the holiday, if that's what you enjoy. Rather, it's about celebrating responsibly and recognizing that the season of giving should include a gift or two to our Mother Earth. There are plenty of ways to show your green spirit, most of which involve the familiar mantra of reduce, recycle, re-use. We all know how to do it and this guide shows you simple way to re-purpose with a purpose!

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Local filmmaker shows how green Milwaukee can be

Published March 31, 2009 at 12:27 p.m.


As owners of The Establishment Salon, 4503 N. Oakland Ave., Howie Goldklang and his wife Carly operate their business as greenly as they can, and he's used his own company as the spring board for his submission to The CW network's film contest, Green Your World.

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OnMilwaukee.com Recommends: April 24, 2008

Published April 24, 2008 at 11:23 a.m.


In the spirit of "Green Month," this week's offerings from the editorial office have an eco-friendly slant. We spotlight a Web site, a wood cleaner, a shampoo and a movement toward "slow" food.

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Are you dreaming of a green Christmas?

Published Dec. 16, 2008 at 6:38 p.m.

Being environmentally conscious doesn't have to mean giving up all the glitz and glory of the holiday, if that's what you enjoy. Rather, it's about celebrating responsibly and recognizing that the season of giving should include a gift or two to our Mother Earth. There are plenty of ways to show your green spirit, most of which involve the familiar mantra of reduce, recycle, re-use. We all know how to do it and this guide shows you simple way to re-purpose with a purpose!

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Practical practices for a greener home

Published April 13, 2008 at 11:27 a.m.

You don't have to switch over to solar power or grow all your own food to be a member of the green movement. For the most part, greening your home is more about common sense than it is about competing for the Eco-Warrior Award.

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Totally organic bars: realistic or ridiculous?

Published Sept. 27, 2008 at 2:29 p.m.

As organic food seeps further into the mainstream, the focus is starting to shift to our other purchases. While some products' popularity -- the environmentally-friendly shampoos, the kitty treats, the laundry detergent -- remains marginal, other industries, like beer, wine and spirits, are finding an all-natural niche at bars that place an organic label above all others.

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