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		<title>The Lorax Speaks for Sustainability-Minded Sponsors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Seuss&#8217; beloved Lorax has always spoken for the trees.  But now, with the upcoming release of Universal Pictures&#8217; animated feature, he&#8217;ll be advocating low-power washing machines and eco-friendly baby diapers, too.

The concept of the movie tie-in is not a new one.  Mutually beneficial to the studio and the companies it partners with, it&#8217;s the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.verdelifestyles.com/2012/02/18/the-lorax-speaks-for-sustainability-minded-sponsors/</link>
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		<title>Recipes for Natural Household Cleaning Supplies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It seems like you need a different cleaning bottle for everything that could possibly need cleaning: surface solution for countertops, soap scum remover for the shower and bathtub, glass cleaner, toilet bowl disinfectant.  But a lot of these products can be easily replaced with simple mixtures of ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen!

Not only [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.verdelifestyles.com/2012/02/09/recipes-for-natural-household-cleaning-supplies/</link>
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		<title>Product of the Month: Buddha Wall Panel</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Crafted from the Albizia Saman tree, which grows abundantly in  Southeast Asia as well as parts of Central and South America, our Buddha  Wall Panel depicts The Enlightened One in beautiful eco-friendly wood.   Lumber derived from the Albizia Saman is commonly referred to as Monkey  Pod, Rain Tree, or Saman — we [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.verdelifestyles.com/2012/02/05/product-of-the-month-buddha-wall-panel/</link>
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		<title>Etsy&#8217;s Green Goods</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We’ve got you covered as far as eco-friendly wood furniture and décor goes, of course, but if you’re looking to make your whole life a little greener, Etsy has quite a selection of upcycled and eco-conscious goods to choose from!  The online marketplace is also an oasis for vendors offering vintage finds (whose environmental benefits [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.verdelifestyles.com/2012/01/30/etsys-green-goods/</link>
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		<title>The Rural Studio: Building with Found Materials</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Would you live in a house made out of hay?  In Alabama, a group of professors and architecture students has been devising inspiring ways to reuse materials in homes and community buildings since 1993.  The project is called Rural Studio, and was founded by Auburn University professors Samuel Mockbee and Dennis K. Ruth to give [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.verdelifestyles.com/2012/01/22/the-rural-studio-building-with-found-materials/</link>
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		<title>A Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Thrifting</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to buying clothes, few options say Reduce, Reuse, Recycle as much as choosing from racks of things other people don’t want.  Finding a sweater at a thrift store means that sweater will not end up as trash so soon, but be granted a new life in your closet for another year or few [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.verdelifestyles.com/2012/01/11/a-beginners-guide-to-thrifting/</link>
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		<title>Skiing a Green Slope</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The holiday season of 2011 is coming to a close — no more carols, lights, or ugly sweaters!  You may feel a wave of relief, glad for the peace and maybe a quiet weekend without plans.  But, if you live in Michigan like we do, you may soon realize that four to five more months [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.verdelifestyles.com/2011/12/31/skiing-a-green-slope/</link>
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		<title>5 Last-Minute Tips for an Eco-Friendly Holiday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Now that the Season of Giving is fully upon us, do you find yourself scrambling to think of one more present, send one more card, or plan your menu?  It wouldn&#8217;t be the holidays without a little last-minute frenzy, but as you&#8217;re wrapping up all your preparations, here are five quick tips to make your [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.verdelifestyles.com/2011/12/22/5-holiday-tips/</link>
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		<title>Wrapping Without Waste</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In the United States, annual waste from gift wrap and shopping bags totals about four million tons, according to earth911.com.  Some eco-conscious consumers save used wrapping paper for future gift-giving or stick to gift bags, which can be easier to repurpose.  But the Japanese have been using cloth for centuries to wrap gifts, in a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.verdelifestyles.com/2011/12/14/wrapping-without-waste/</link>
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		<title>Truly &#8220;Green&#8221; Trees</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Real or fake?  When it comes to Christmas trees, this is a question that has plagued eco-conscious consumers for some time.  And while researchers have come to opposite conclusions regarding the environmental impact of pre-cut versus plastic trees, there is a new option that may provide a clearer solution: a living tree.  The benefits are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.verdelifestyles.com/2011/12/08/truly-green-trees/</link>
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