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Have you fallen for greenwashing?

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I think, if given two options, most consumers will opt for the “green” one these days. Am I right?

The problem is, lots of companies are taking advantage of our do-good intentions and making some not-so-green products look planet friendly. The practice is called “greenwashing,” and according to The Seven Sins of Greenwashing, it’s on the rise.

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Don't get scammed this holiday season.

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What are Oprah’s "Favorite Things" of 2009? We’ll never know.

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Many of us look forward to Oprah’s annual “Favorite Things” episode that airs every year around Thanksgiving. Well, as you may have noticed, the episode hasn’t aired this year, and it looks like no such episode was produced. "We have no plans this season for a 'Favorite…

How to avoid holiday shopping hassles

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Christmas and Holiday shopping has become very stressful for most of us. Fortunately, there are ways of reducing the stress and bringing back some of the joy. Reduce Your Shopping List

Buy presents for only those people who are important to you. If you have a large extended family, consider…