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Green Living 2012

Fad? Trend? Or the hallmark of a changing way of life? During Earth Month, CultureMap examines what green living means in the 21st century. We've asked our staff and a wide range of contributors to sort through the clutter and explain what going green means. Everyday people tell us how — and why — they have made green living a big part of their lives. We also offer ideas on how to be green on a budget and how to dress in an eco-friendly way. And we look at ways to make it easy being green — if you don’t get overwhelmed by all the possibilities.

Green Living 2012

WHAT GREEN LIVING?

Good News! Houston is only the eighth-worst city in the country for smog — Cali still dominates bad air

By Whitney Radley

Apr 26th, 2012 at 2:16 PM

The American Lung Association has released its annual "State of the Air" report, and guess what? Houston-Baytown-Huntsville is the eighth worst city in the United States for smog.  (Los Angeles ...


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Eco Jewels: Designer Monique Weston turns discards into gems that wow at One Green Street

By Joel Luks

Apr 25th, 2012 at 4:23 PM

Vintage keys, door hinges, decorative locks, Victorian ice box parts, power tool scraps, salvaged plumbing fixtures, plastic toys, gently worn clothing, personal fans, guitar picks, strings . . . for jewelry designer Monique ...


BY THE BUSHEL

Getting fresh food delivered to your door: How practical are slow food services like Farmhouse Delivery?

By Whitney Radley

Apr 24th, 2012 at 11:06 PM

If asked to sum up my dietary preferences, I identify as a pescetarian with an inclination toward local, organic and unprocessed foods (notwithstanding certain guilty indulgences). As such, the idea ...


RESTRICTED HOURS

Bikes on a train: The thrills and frustrations of commuting in an eco-friendly way in car city

By Whitney Radley

Apr 22nd, 2012 at 10:24 AM

Once upon a time, I lived in Austin and in Denton, where my bike served as my primary mode of transportation.  But Houston? No way. It's scary out there ...


FIRST COME, FIRST-SERVED

Recycle with H-E-B this weekend and get a free Earth Day tote

By Barbara Kuntz

Apr 21st, 2012 at 10:30 AM

A Texas-grown supermarket chain is helping to create a greener world in a Texas-sized fashion. Employees at every H-E-B store throughout the Lone Star State, including the Houston locations, are ...


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