Welcome to the April 6th, 2009 edition of All Things Eco.

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April already! And the weather is crazy! One day we're wearing short sleeves, the next we're waking up to snow... really! I love snow but this is a little bananas. Ok, done complaining venting now

Astrid Lee presents Earth Day 2009 posted at World Healing. Astrid Lee describes her submission as, "An article to get both inspired and informed on how to participate in global healing of planet earth...and ultimately the human race!! Read now, so you're ready April 22!"

Talia presents Plant, Seed & Veggie Swap posted at backtobasics-talia.com. Talia wants to start a swap, if you live in CT (oh how I miss living in CT!), you might be able to help her out! Or start one of your own in your area.

Aparna presents Honey extremely good for burns? posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming. Aparna says, "Treating burned skin with honey from the kitchen cupboard promotes faster healing than skin treated with antibiotic creams or surgical dressings. It is already known that this sweet stuff from the kitchen has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and for long people have been using it to cure minor burns and wounds, but the fact that the recovery period is faster by as much as 4 days as compared to other standard treatments is something worth mentioning. In fact, recently it has been found that a cream popularly used to cure burns may actually delay healing."

Jennie presents How Tuesday: How do I recycle this? posted at Sweet Greens. More information on recycling odd items.

EE presents An Introduction to Recycled Fashion and An Introduction to Clothing Donations – Donate Clothes Part I of III posted at Eco Friendly Fashion by Eco Empress. EE says, "Donating your clothes is extremely easy and great for the environment!"

00FF00 presents Does Britain Need Nuclear? posted at ooffoo. 00FF00 says, "This month ooffoo is hosting a debate on whether we need nuclear energy… Right now the vote is almost 50/50, and the cases for and against are coming in thick and fast. Click through to read what’s being said and to have your say."

Condo Blues presents How to Make Powdered High Efficiency Laundry Detergent posted at Condo Blues. Condo Blues says, "I couldn't find an HE laundry detergent that could get my clothes clean. So I decided to make one myself."

Heather Levin presents How To Line Dry Your Clothes posted at The Greenest Dollar. Heather says, "Line drying your clothes can save $25 on your monthly electric bill. Learn crafty tricks, and what to do if your community bans line drying."

Michele presents We have a composting toilet posted at A House Called Nut - Life in the backwoods of Finland. Michele says, "An urbanite's experience of living with a homemade composting toilet system in the backwoods of Finland."

Gemma presents Getting Local posted at Super Native Foods. Gemme says, "Whether through local farms, community gardens or in local farmer's markets, the practice of growing and sharing in the harvest encourages community sustainability and a develops participation in the local environment. It builds in all kinds of great stuff like relationships based on the successful life cycle of place. It's deep sustainability with ancient indigenous roots."

Gemma also presents Interview With Red Earth Descendants posted at Way Beyond Green. Gemma says, "Red Earth Descendants is a non-profit group that is creating localized sustainability through community and culture. Great interview with some great ideas."

Free Organic News presents Nourish Your Skin Organically posted at Free Organic News. Free Organic News says, "The simpler your skincare regime, the better. Conventional skin creams and lotions can contain mixtures of 20 or more synthetic ingredients, many of which are of no direct benefit to your skin. Instead, they are necessary to hold mixtures of incompatible ingredients, such as oil and water, together and to extend the product's shelf life."

P.L. Frederick presents Mr. Green Jeans posted at Small & Big. P.L. says, "A little green humor for you!"

GrrlScientist presents Let's Give Three Bronx Cheers for Bumblebees! posted at Living the Scientific Life. GrrlScientist says, "This essay, filled with pictures and valuable reference books, discusses the natural history and economic importance of Bombus species -- the Bumblebees -- and what you can do to help keep them happily living in your garden."

Rebekah Fraser presents How & Why to Keep or Recycle Your TV and Worried About Missing Money? posted at Conscious Cow. Two very informative articles, and the second will definitely get you thinking!

thebarefootbadger presents An environmental tax to reveal a product’s true cost? posted at The Barefoot Badger. thebarefootbadger says, "In a global marketplace, putting the burden of environmental responsibility on companies makes it difficult for them to compete with those that operate free of environmental and labor regulations. Wouldn’t it make more sense to put an “ecological footprint” tax on the products themselves?"

AdmirableIndia.com presents Trip to Tawang: Part 2: Cherrapunji posted at AdmirableIndia.com. Beautiful photos from AdmirableIndia.

ChristianPF presents 5 minutes of Yoga a day posted at Natural Health Ezine. ChristianPF says, "Who knew how beneficial just 5 minutes of Yoga could be?"

Stephanie presents Natural Dye for Eggs posted at Make It From Scratch. Stephanie says, "A natural way to make Easter eggs."

Neighbor Nancy presents How to Feed a Family Through Gardening posted at Recession Depression Therapy. Neighbor Nancy says, "Use this nifty chart to help you grow enough food for fresh eating or preserving. Dig in and join the adventure!"

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Seriously Thrifty? Some Wild Ways To Save (Part 1) posted at The Digerati Life. Silicon Valley Blogger says, "I thought to share some ways to save -- many "green" saving suggestions here."

The Smarter Wallet presents One Effect of the Economic Recession? Frugality is Back in Fashion posted at The Smarter Wallet. The Smarter Wallet says, "Cut down on spending will cut down on consumption and use of our resources in the world."

RecycleCindy presents Cassette Tape Clam Shell Clutch posted at My Recycled Bags.com. RecycleCindy says, "Got some old cassette tapes? Well break them out and crochet this unique clam shell clutch purse. It's green crafting at it's best as you use two cassette tapes and some ribbon yarn added for color. The result is a very eco-friendly clutch that saves some cassette tapes from the landfill."

Myscha Theriault presents Urban Green: Loving the Planet While Living in the Big City | Wise Bread posted at Wise Bread. From the article:

Are you a city dweller at heart? Looking to love the planet and have access to culture, jobs and affordable international plane fares at the same time? As I figure it out myself, I'm finding some killer resources and ideas on the subject.

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