Fortunately, some truly green skin-care companies are offering green products that work great and are affordably priced. Check out Pangea Organics (www.pangeaorganics.com); not only are the products green, but the packaging is, too.

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Wash up in the shower with truly organic body washes, shampoos and soaps. Did you know the average shower gel takes up to 200 to 300 years to biodegrade once the sudsy mess has gone down your shower's drain? "Natural" smelling soaps and cleansers are usually made with nonorganic chemical formulations and synthetic fragrances.

Buff your scratchy DVDs with just toothpaste and an old toothbrush. Be sure to use a creamy paste, not gel, and rub the scratches out by running the brush from the center out -- not around the DVD. Be sure to clean the DVD well with warm water and dry with a lint-free dishtowel. This works great on CDs, too!

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