Welcome to the February 9th, 2009 edition of All Things Eco.

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As I wrote yesterday, Focus Organic has moved to a new host, SuperGreen. Everything's been running well, and the switch was easy, but I would like everyone to watch for errors and let me know if you find any, just in case I messed anything up!

Heather Levin presents Green Building: Building Homes For The Working Poor posted at The Greenest Dollar. Heather says, "Ever heard of homes made completely out of trash? Well, you'd never guess it but these are. They're gorgeous, and almost completely free!"

Carrie presents 15 Things I've Done Lately to be More Green posted at Less is More. Carrie wants to know what you've done to become more green, too.

Kattia Gordon presents Green Weddings Part 3: Ceremony and Reception posted at Inspired!! Wedding tips and ideas.

Save This Memo presents How and Where to Recycle Electronics posted at Save This Memo.

makingthishome presents Dishwashers or Hand Washers? Our Newest Appliance posted at Making This Home. Dishwashers! For more reasons than one, as makingthishome points out.

Vihar Sheth presents Convenience Over Conscience? posted at green | rising. Vihar has a better outlook on public transportation in this city than I do... I think it sucks!

Janel W presents Radioactive Countertops? posted at organic mommy's Weblog.

The EPA has recently reported an increase in calls regarding granite countertops emitting high levels of radiation. American’s love of granite countertops has created a market for granite from all over the world and a surprising number of these can contain uranium and give off radiation and radon.

AdmirableIndia.com presents Trip to Kanyakumari: Chapter 10: Thirparappu Falls: Part 1 posted at AdmirableIndia.com.

SJ presents Saving Petrol - Easy And Effective Tips That Work posted at Save Money On Gas. SJ says, "Thinking about how you can start saving petrol? So is the rest of the world - the truth is that the rising gas prices have hit everyone on a global scale." Is anyone else wondering if the gas prices dropped so drastically so they can go through the process of getting higher again?

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Slashing Our Budget By 25%: Our Latest Frugal Moves posted at The Digerati Life. Silicon Valley Blogger says, "Here's how we're helping the environment while also cutting our budget."

Izmet presents A year of change posted at Izmet's Dream. Izmet is changing the focus of her blog to be about the interaction between humans and their environment, saying, "I invite all readers to take the information presented this year and use it as a platform for thoughtful, constructive discussion. Solutions to our environmental challenges are possible if we don't lose sight of the goal: Balance."

Sarah White presents Alternative Living #1 - Green and Grand jewelry posted at Alternative Livings. Sarah says, "I'm so thrilled that I've found a way to combine my passion for conservation with my passion for business. I hope this article helps you find a way to try something new!"

Delson Roche presents Smoke Screen posted at Sunsets. I can't describe the photos better than Delson did on the post.

Kate presents EPF Follow-up: Request Denied posted at Green Thinking Blog. Kate says, "Here is the response that received from a fast food chain to the question of whether someone would be allowed to bring a reusable cup to spare the life of a nearly unrecyclable EPF (styrofoam type) cup. Please note, the name of the restaurant has been substituted with : BLANK BLANK BLANK."

Steve Holder presents Energy Efficient Landscaping posted at Energy Efficiency Advisor. Steve says, "When thinking of eco-friendly, we don't always think about how planting the right (or the wrong!) greenery impacts energy and water conservation."

RecycleCindy presents Recycled Bread Bag Tote posted at My Recycled Bags.com. RecycleCindy says, "Want to recycle a bunch of bread bags? Well if so, here is the perfect eco craft project. It takes about 50 plastic bread bags to crochet this very sturdy tote bag. The pattern is free so it's a wonderful frugal craft project for everyone!"

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