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Eco-labels center: Uncover the meaning of over 100 labels on your favorite products.

Electronics recycling: Find solutions for dealing with your old Computer, Cell phone, TV and other electronics, plus tips for buying new, longer-lasting electronics.

Global warming: Find solutions for improving energy efficiency at home and fuel economy on the road, plus ways to start saving carbon now.

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Blogs: Hear from our experts on green home topics, fuel-efficient cars, product safety and food safety.

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May 15, 2008

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Baby-proofing the bathroom Home & Garden blog readers debate DirectBuy Q&A: Are prices for exterior paints going up? Rebates and tax credits can lower appliance costs CPSC recall of Cabot deck cleaner Get Your Exercise Shopping for Wii Fit Q&A: Bicycle riding with baby? 10 Questions for . . . Joan DesCombes, Certified Kitchen Designer Smart ForTwo crash test results and video Lower rates easing burden for some ARM borrowers Professor Jeffrey Weidenhamer: Lessons learned about lead Fun and games for your health Tip of the Day: Don’t get ripped off by an alarm company LG and Samsung get the red out; new HDTVs sport crimson colors Inside Consumer Reports Test Labs: Kitchen-cabinet organizers Average gas prices--May 12, 2008 $2.99 gas from Chrysler--Deal or no deal? Stimulus payment expectations--and realities Trying to save time? Do one task at a time.

Products & green ratings

Appliances
CR Energy-Saving Guide 10/07, Global Warming Solutions Center 4/07, Dishwashers: Tougher energy standards 4/06, More

Cars
Guide to today's models 12/07, E85 vs. gasoline 10/06, Cleaner diesels hit the road 5/07, How alternative fuels compare 5/06, More

Electronics
Cell phones: Green buying guide 9/07, Electronics Reuse & Recycling Center, What it costs to run a big-screen TV 3/08 new! , More

Food & beverages
Best dark and organic chocolate 9/07, Coffee eco-labels to look for 4/06, USDA to finalize naturally-raised meat standard 3/08 new! , More

Home & garden
Stoves: Pellet- and wood-burning 1/07, Save money with Tide Coldwater? 10/07, Compact fluorescent lightbulbs 10/07, More

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Toxics search: Learn about toxic substances like arsenic and mercury in everyday products.

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