May 2008 QUOTE OF THE MONTH: "When we heal the Earth, we heal ourselves." -David Orr Submitted by Nicole Cogar, Horizons Home Study, Concord
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By Elizabeth Price
Grade 12
St Mary's College HS
Berkeley, CA
With all the new "green products" on the market now, in beauty supplies, cleaners, cars and just about everything else, what have you tried and loved? Why do you believe it's really "green" and does it work for you?
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I started using "old fashioned" products which are every day items in our homes. White vinegar is one of my favorites. Place some in a shallow bowl to remove odors from rooms like the kitchen. It is wonderful for window cleaning, especially with news papers. Baking soda is also a favorite. It deodorizes and cleans as well. I began using cloth napkins at the ripe young age of 17. Dining during my brief summer-learning stay in France and Switzerland, our group was introduced to reusing one's cloth napkin for more than one meal. The napkin was refolded with a napkin ring and it marked our place at the dining table.
- Michelle Cox, Earthteam, Oakland, CA



Heating a household can be costly. What are some things you are doing in your home to improve energy efficiency, and save money for your family during the winter?

Elizabeth Price, St Mary's College HS, Berkeley

What is your school doing to encourage YOU to recycle? What do you know about the recycling process there?

Elizabeth Price, St Mary's College HS, Berkeley