Lori Bongiorno is an environmental journalist and author of the recently published GREEN, GREENER, GREENEST: A Practical Guide to Making Eco-Smart Choices a Part of Your Life. The user-friendly guide to healthy and environment-friendly living covers everything from reading the labels of organic food to how to dispose of your old laptop. It helps readers choose the advice that fits their schedule, their budget, and their interests, with the understanding that there is never one "right way" to make a difference. Throughout the book she presents a three-tiered system of solutions, from easy and inexpensive, "green," to those requiring more effort and commitment, "greenest."
Lori has reported on a wide range of topics from green cleaning products to alternative energy since 2002 with work appearing in The Green Guide, Glamour, Women’s Health, and Verdant magazines, among other publications. She wrote a bi-monthly Green, Greener, Greenest Solutions column for Plenty Magazine. Lori was on staff at Business Week Magazine for six years before becoming a freelance writer.
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Consumers Union tested 19 canned foods like Campbell's and Del Monte. Almost all contained the questionable chemical BPA. What can you do to protect your family? Read full post »
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Slowing down may be counterintuitive, but it's good for your sanity, your wallet, and the planet. Read full post »
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Plump those old pillows and revive your bedroom for a truly restful night’s slumber. Read full post »
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Think it's sugar in those treats that make your kids wired? Studies show it could be the bright, artificial colors. Read full post »
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A few, simple home improvement projects can lower your utility costs in winter. Start now before the temperature drops! Read full post »
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Having the right tools on hand can save hundreds of dollars every month, plus make life easier and more efficient. Read full post »
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Keep safe and clean this flu season, but don't jump for antibacterial soaps that cause more problems than they solve. Read full post »
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Food Network star Melissa d'Arabian shares tips for stretching your budget to feed a family well and eat lighter on the planet. Read full post »
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You may be surprised to find out what the air is really like inside your house. Read full post »
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Find shopping deals, save gas, even get more exercise, thanks to free or inexpensive programs for your phone. Read full post »
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