Tacoma Community Corner
EarthTalk: Safety issues with gel hand sanitizers
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: My pediatrician swears by those gel hand sanitizers for lowering the risk of my family getting sick during cold and flu season. But I’ve also heard that these...
Read more...Gem Faire - Tacoma
Gem Faire has made special efforts in making each Gem Faire a community event! All Gem & Bead Faires are open to the public. Classes & demonstrations are offered at every...
Tacoma Dome Boat Show
The Tacoma Dome Boat Show includes 500 boats covering over 8
acres. Makes and models include ski boats, fishing boats, jet boats,
runabouts, cabin cruisers, yachts, kayaks,...
EarthTalk: Chemicals in scented candles
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I just read an article that said air fresheners contain chemicals that can cause health problems when inhaled. Are scented candles any better? -- Leanne C.
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A New Look, More Info, New Ways to Share on our new Tacoma Community Site!
Welcome to Tacoma's new "shared community webspace", at AmericanTowns.com! Not just a fresh new look, but a whole host of new features and resources neatly organized –...
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EarthTalk: Greener computers
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: As an online gamer, I spend a lot of time in front of my computer. What’s the environmental impact? And are “greener” PCs available? -- Bob G.
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EarthTalk: Reducing food packaging waste
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Everybody says stop using plastic bags, but what about all the plastic, cellophane, cardboard and other materials used for packaging the food itself? What can we...
Read more...Wintergrass
Wintergrass! We are an idea that became a festival that has turned into a community of people who love to experience music together by listening, playing and dancing to the...
EarthTalk: Environmental festivals and events
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I've been reading about various green festivals going on around the country and I want to attend some and get up to speed on environmental issues and products....
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EarthTalk: Earth-friendly chocolate
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I heard a reference to “Earth-friendly chocolate” and was wondering about what goes into chocolate that would raise environmental concerns. -- Ben M.
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