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	<title>Modern Eco Homes &#187; Green Living</title>
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		<title>Why Brown-Bagging It to Work is Better for You &amp; the Environment</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:27:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Katie Nielsen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Packing a lunch for work every day may seem a bit tedious but the advantages of doing so far outweigh those of eating out daily.

For starters, it can save you a ton of money. Back when I had a traditional 9-to-5 office job (I now work from home), I would eat out on average three [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 (Green) Ways to Beat the Heat</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 02:40:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Katie Nielsen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today’s high in Salt Lake City hit 83°F, which is downright balmy compared to other parts of the country; the east coast (where my parents currently reside) is in the midst of a blazing heat wave with temperatures soaring into the triple digits in some areas. Such blistering heat can take a serious toll on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Calculating Your Ecological Footprint</title>
		<link>http://www.modernecohomes.com/blog/green-living/calculating-your-ecological-footprint/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 02:36:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Katie Nielsen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An ecological footprint &#8211; it’s a phrase you hear all the time but how many of us know what really comprises an ecological footprint and better yet, what our individual eco-footprints entail?

Defining an Ecological Footprint
In the simplest of terms, an ecological footprint measures human impact on the planet’s ecosystems – or how much of Earth’s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Going Green Outside in More Ways Than One&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.modernecohomes.com/blog/green-living/going-green-outside-in-more-ways-than-one/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 20:22:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Katie Nielsen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After an usually cool start to spring, the Wasatch Front finally warmed up this past weekend, which meant it was out to the yard for the hubby and me! Every spring (well, at least the past three we have lived in our home) we spend hours digging, planting, and weeding in hopes of attaining a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Composting: Debunking the Myths</title>
		<link>http://www.modernecohomes.com/blog/green-living/composting-debunking-the-myths/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2010 01:48:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Katie Nielsen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When most people think of composting, complicated and smelly is what springs to mind. That’s because from a young age, most of us are taught to dispose of waste – not keep the scraps. But composting is a natural, healthy process that’s good for the environment and your garden. Not only does composting foster richer, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>It’s That Time of Year Again…</title>
		<link>http://www.modernecohomes.com/blog/eco-friendly/it%e2%80%99s-that-time-of-year-again%e2%80%a6/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:53:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Katie Nielsen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spring isn’t only a time for the Earth’s rebirth, it’s also a time to rid our homes (and ourselves) of the winter blues with a rigorous round of spring cleaning. And while the idea of eco-friendly spring cleaning is nothing new (we all know natural cleaners are greener than traditional ones), perhaps we can provide [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Turning Trash Into Treasures</title>
		<link>http://www.modernecohomes.com/blog/green-living/turning-trash-into-treasures/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 22:50:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Katie Nielsen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[…or perhaps more fittingly, turning your trash into something creative and useful. I’m a big fan of making practical household items out of things that would otherwise be thrown out. I am, however, not very original or much of a creativity extraordinaire so I thought I would highlight a few of my favorite DIY projects [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Three R’s of Easter: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle</title>
		<link>http://www.modernecohomes.com/blog/green-living/the-three-r%e2%80%99s-of-easter-reduce-reuse-and-recycle/</link>
		<comments>http://www.modernecohomes.com/blog/green-living/the-three-r%e2%80%99s-of-easter-reduce-reuse-and-recycle/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:02:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Katie Nielsen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aside from the religious significance of Easter, the holiday also presents an opportunity to celebrate the rebirth of the Earth. And while Easter just wouldn’t be Easter without the iconic emblems of the holiday including Easter baskets and egg hunts, following the 3 eco-friendly “R’s” can significantly make the holiday greener.
Reduce

Skip the fake cellophane grass; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>MEH Exclusive Interview with Alexandra Zissu Author of The Conscious Kitchen</title>
		<link>http://www.modernecohomes.com/blog/green-living/meh-exclusive-interview-with-alexandra-zissu-author-of-the-conscious-kitchen/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:08:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen Banker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alexandra Zissu is a writer, editor, speaker, and greenproofer. She’s the author of the awesome book, The Conscious Kitchen and co-author of The Complete Organic Pregnancy. She is currently writing two more books scheduled for release in 2011—one with a grass-fed and organic meat butcher, the other with the founder of Seventh Generation. Both I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Greener Kitchen in Honor of St. Patty&#8217;s Day</title>
		<link>http://www.modernecohomes.com/blog/green-living/a-greener-kitchen-in-honor-of-st-pattys-day/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:15:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Katie Nielsen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It may be the day to wear green but your green efforts in the kitchen should span year-round. Considering the average family spends the bulk of their time in the kitchen (second only to sleeping in the bedroom), it is most certainly the heart of any home. Trying to be greener in your kitchen? Here’s [...]]]></description>
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