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Lindsay Coulter gives you the straight goods on living green. Send your questions to queenofgreen@metronews.ca. For more great tips, visit The David Suzuki Foundation at davidsuzuki.org.

Give up on garburating and consider composting

February 13, 2012

Many cities recommend people on septic systems avoid using a garburator — try vermicomposting to deal with organic waste instead.

How your teeth can be green & clean

February 13, 2012

Several options for eco-friendly toothbrushes are out there, "stay vigilant, experiment, and ask questions of each company," suggests the Queen of Green, Lindsay Coulter.

It's time to toss the use of garbage bags

February 06, 2012

Go garbage bag-less. Sound too hardcore?

Recycling appliances

January 30, 2012

If you can’t fix it, recycle it.

Brewing up solutions

January 23, 2012

Reusable coffee filters are even better than paper products

Taking care of granite counter tops

January 16, 2012

No need to get sucked into purchasing specialty cleaning products.

Natural pit stick route

January 09, 2012

Keeping our pits fresh, along with the environment.

Powering a change in thinking over batteries

December 18, 2011

Dispose might as well be a four-letter word.

Eat your heart out Seinfeld: "regifting" is green

December 11, 2011

Regifting is definitely an eco-friendly form of recycling.

Putting dirty options through a wash

December 05, 2011

Let me ask you this; can you wash and rinse a dirty plate with a cup of water?

Painting a clear path for recycling

November 28, 2011

What’s the best way to clean used paint brushes? And how do I get rid of old paint?

Staying green while keeping things clean

November 21, 2011

Remedies for cleaning the toilet.

Eco-friendly flower service blossoming

November 14, 2011

Are there any companies that create and deliver eco-friendly flower arrangements?

Finding the key to recycling

November 07, 2011

It’s easier than you think to find a place to recycle keys.

Embracing the concept of green funerals

October 31, 2011

When it comes to planning the end, there are greener ways to go.

The good, bad and ugly of silicone

October 24, 2011

It’s hard to say if there’s a dark side to these brightly coloured cookie sheets and spatulas.

Breathe easier by adding the right plants to your living space

October 20, 2011

Are there certain kinds of plants that improve indoor air quality?

Looking to make green from investing in green

September 26, 2011

I'm new to investing and am doing some research. What are some green companies or stocks I should look into?

Get caught up on eating from healthy fisheries

September 26, 2011

I like to eat tuna but I know it contains mercury. Is there tuna with low levels of mercury?

Chewing over use of plastic night guards

September 19, 2011

Many of us chew plastic night guards eight hours a day; one third of our lives. I asked our dentist if these plastic products have harmful chemicals. His response was, ‘They say not, but I don’t believe it.’ What do you know about night guards?

Tried and tested homemade green cleaning recipes

September 12, 2011

Tested by yours truly, my homemade green cleaning recipes are versatile, affordable, and eco-friendly.

Plastic-free compost bins

September 12, 2011

I loathe buying anything made from plastic. Are there plastic-free compost bins?

Tried and tested homemade green cleaning recipes

August 29, 2011

Tested by yours truly, my homemade green cleaning recipes are versatile, affordable, and eco-friendly.

A better reception for cellphone recycling

August 22, 2011

Worldwide, there are about eight million cellphone users and about 96 per cent of the materials in their mobile devices are recyclable. But the reality is that only 12 per cent of used mobile devices are being recycled in Canada.

Donate those old specs

August 15, 2011

Donating your old glasses is an excellent idea.

Is that toothbrush compostable?

August 08, 2011

Breaking down bioplastic purchases.

A green way to hit the deck

July 25, 2011

Searching for an environmentally sound way to clean a dock.

The pesky pests of composting

July 18, 2011

Fruit flies are attracted to organic matter. The obvious culprits are fresh fruits and vegetables stored on countertops and rotting kitchen scraps or “greens” headed for the compost pile, as well as organic debris in garbage cans or kitchen drains.

The downside of Norwex cleaning products

July 11, 2011

There is an upside and a downside to microfibre cloth products.

Ensuring you get organic honey

July 04, 2011

Is there such a thing as organic honey? How can beekeepers control where the bees go?