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Going green with your footwear makes sense!  Making "green" choices can have far-reaching benefits. Reusing and recycling footwear saves energy in manufacture and also in landfill. It can also save you money. However, re-using shoes is not for everyone, so ecobites have compiled a list of ethical and green footwear retailers.

TEN TOP SHOE TIPS

1. Shoes will last longer if given a day's rest after wearing to allow moisture to evaporate, so have at least two pairs for each season.

Simple, successful, non-toxic and natural.The following are a few tried and true green kitchen cleaning tips. Both old and new, to keep everything in your kitchen sparkling clean.

Store in reusable airtight containers and spray bottles. Using a pretty spray bottle or container makes cleaning days more fun and pleasant. Add your favorite essential oils or herbs.
Label all of your ingredients and keep them out of reach of children and pets. While most natural do-it-yourself cleaners are not poisonous, some can be harmful or even fatal if swallowed by children or pets.

Simple, successful, non-toxic and natural.The following are a few tried and true green kitchen cleaning tips. Both old and new, to keep everything in your kitchen sparkling clean.

such as beds and upholstered furniture, will have much higher mite populations than the rest of the house. Dust mites are microscopic and feed on skin and live in bedding, carpets, and other dust traps. Declare war on the dust mite with an easy and inexpensive dust mite mop.

Scientists with The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) reported that some simple steps can significantly reduce the levels of dust mite allergens in bedrooms.