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<strong>CBS News - Saturday, March 17, 2007</strong> *
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This St. Patrick&#39;s Day let&#39;s go green... but not just at the famous St. Patrick&#39;s Day parade down Fifth Avenue!  
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Savvy Mommy Victoria Pericon is talking about going green in the various rooms of the home! Families can help the environment in small ways and make their house a little more earth friendly as they go green. There is a misconception that in order to enjoy the benefits of a healthy, environmentally conscious lifestyle, you have to completely renovate your home but there are plenty of easy ways to implement a green lifestyle inside your home. 
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You will find it simple to go green when you incorporate any of these products in your household. Go ahead, show your kids you care and it&#39;s good to be green. 
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Here are the environmentally friendly products for the home shown on CBS 2 News Saturday Morning with Cindy Hsu and Kirsten Cole - 
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*rescheduled and shown on March 24, 2007 with Deborah Garcia  (<strong><a href="http://wcbstv.com/video/?id=97919@wcbs.dayport.com" target="_blank">WATCH VIDEO</a></strong>) 
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			<h3>Soy Basics – Beanpod Candle </h3>
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			Mom like scented candles? Maybe grandma does. Instead of burning candles made from paraffin (a petroleum by-product), every Beanpod Candle is made from 100% natural stabilized soy wax. Soy wax is clean burning, long lasting and biodegradable which is better for you, your family, and the environment. So relax and enjoy a candle made with good things in life. 
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			Choose from a selection of more than 50 delectable fragrances. Beanpod Candles are available at participating neighborhood gift shops or you may visit the <u><a href="http://www.beanpodcandle.com/findabeanpod.asp">store locator on their website</a></u> for a store near you. A Beanpod Candle is a candle that&#39;s better for the Earth! 
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			<a href="http://www.beanpodcandle.com/" target="_blank">SHOP</a> 
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			<h3>Nalgene – Grip ‘n Gulp</h3>
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			Did you know that 20 billion water bottles were sent to the landfill last year -- more than double what it was in 2001! Making all the bottles for the US uses more than 50 million gallons of oil annually -- enough to fill up 100,000 cars for a year! 
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			Nalgene, the legendary water bottle company considered an American icon especially in the outdoor world, has an array of bottles for various activities and now a special bottle called Grip ‘n Gulp - especially for children. 
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			Since toddlers may have a little trouble carrying the standard sized Nalgene bottle, this 12 oz Grip ‘n Gulp is perfect creation because it&#39;s a leak proof, odor proof and durable product that doesn&#39;t need constant replacement (like sippy cups!) and can be turned into a small sized Nalgene bottle by picking up a top from Nalgene. 
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			<h3>Method – omop all floor starter kit</h3>
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			Method officially rethinks the 5 second rule with their ergonomic wet dry omop featuring the first ever curved mop pole so it can clean the dust bunnies underneath your couch with its oversized cleaning head! Place the washable (up to 50 times!) microfiber mop pad on the omop and use it with the nontoxic Method omop lemon ginger scented all floor cleaner in the bathroom (or kitchen) and the omop almond scented wood for good floor cleaner on your living room hard wood floors. Both Method cleaners are no-wax formula, non-toxic and biodegradable. The omop makes floors friendly to kids, pets, and white tube socks. 
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			<h3>The Laundry Alternative – Wonder Wash</h3>
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			What if your washing machine and dryer could sit on your countertop, travel with you and save the environment while saving you money?  The Laundry Alternative, an Earth-conscious company, has created just that in the Wonder Wash and Original Spin Dryer.  They have taken the large bulky washers and dryers out of the equation by creating economical products that are changing the way we think of laundry. 
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			 Wash mini loads of laundry-socks, sports clothes, cloth diapers, baby clothes, dish cloths etc. and save the environment and money at the same time! Mini appliances that are &quot;green&quot; are becoming a new mainstream trend throughout the country.  New Earth friendly and affordable mini washers and dryers called the Wonderwash and Original Spin Dryer is changing the amount of water used to wash clothing and the amount of money spent on energy. 
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			The Wonder Wash uses 90% less water and detergent than conventional washing machines and fits easily on any countertop. The Spin dryer can cut five to ten percent of a annual household&#39;s energy use, making this revolutionary new product over 100 times more energy efficient than a traditional tumble dryer. 
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			<h3>Fleurville – Mobi Stroller Bag with Re-Run</h3>
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			Fleurville makes high-end functional diaper bags designed for moms and dads on the go.  Fleurville has developed two types of material that are environmentally friendly, the first is called Re-Run(tm), which is made from recycled plastic water bottles. By buying this product you keep bottles from going into landfill. You are using a product again, so it is a re-run. This new fabric is for people who want products made of a simple nylon-like fabric that has great environmental properties. 
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			By purchasing products made with Re-Run(tm) you are helping to influence the way that companies make decisions about resources while you set an example for your children.  The Fleuville Mobi Stroller Bag (made with Re-Run) comes in olive, red and black and is great for moms, dads and the environment. It even doubles as a laptop bag! 
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			<h3>Hanger Network - EcoHangers</h3>
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			<span style="font-family: georgia,palatino"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Hanger Network has created the first “EcoHanger”- a biodegradable shirt hanger made of 100% recycled and recycleable paperboard. EcoHangers, which are offered free to participating dry cleaners and passed on to consumers upon pick-up, are a sturdy and durable alternative to their wire counterparts.</span></span> 
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			<h3>Germ Guardian</h3>
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			Germ Guardian destroys germs and odors without having to use chemicals. 
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			<h3>Bed, Bath &amp; Beyond – Bamboo Sheets</h3>
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			Nothing feels better than going to bed on crisp, clean sheets. But knowing you are helping the earth even while sleeping should make that good night&#39;s sleep feel even better!  
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			If you are looking to make your bedroom a little greener, try sheets made from 100% bamboo fiber.  Bamboo is a biodegradable, earth friendly fiber created from the bamboo plant.  It creates fabrics that are extremely soft and silky, have excellent drape ability and retain color well.  Bamboo is all natural, hypo- allergenic, bacteria resistant and most important- they feel incredibly soft next to your skin and are great to sleep on.  
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			They come in various colors and are available at most Bed Bath &amp; Beyond locations.  Sets range in price from $39.99 for twin to $99.99 for California King. 
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If you know of a &quot;Going Green&quot; product for the family that should be featured in a future Savvy Mommy segment, <a href="communicate/savvy_mommy.html">let me know</a>. 
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