Home: The Green Home

With spring in the air and Earth Day approaching, those looking to add an eco-friendly edge to the annual spring-cleaning ritual can turn to a wide range of sources on- and off-line: bp.com will help you reduce your carbon footprint; organicgardening.com shows how to plant a pesticide-free garden; treehugger.com celebrates sustainable design. One of the newest resources is The Healthy Home Workbook ($24.95) by Kimberly Rider, which offers a room-by-room checklist of ways to rid your home of common allergens and toxins.

BATHROOM Conventional bathroom cleansers contain ammonia and chlorine, which can be dangerous in...

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