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Erin Mikael is not an environmentalist. In fact, she didn't even recycle... until now. Erin takes you along on her journey in The Green Scene. Together, you'll learn the simple ways to "go green" and create your own eco-friendly lifestyle. (And you don't have to be an environmentalist, hippie, or tree-hugger to do it!)

Do you have a tip or question? Contact Erin below, she'd love to hear from you!

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	Help Your Body Heal Itself Homeopathic treatments for colds and flu with Homeopathic Practitioner, Gabrielle Traub. Video \| E-Book on Colds & Flu (524.8KB)
	Recycle What You Read A new use for old books helps a San Diego charity. Video
	Green Gardening Erin goes into the garden to learn the natural way to keep bugs at bay. Video
	Go Green, Save Green with Ed Begley, Jr. Ed Begley, Jr. is saving the planet and saving lots of money with eco-friendly adjustments you can make at home. Video
	Coffee with a Conscience Local coffee shop goes green with organic brew Video
	Create a Green Halloween From costumes, to crafts, to tricks and treats--create a Halloween that's not so scary for the planet! Video
	Clean House Comes to San Diego National TV show comes to San Diego to clean up the clutter in one Rancho Bernardo home. Video
	Green Dry Cleaning Keep chemicals out of your closet with eco-friendly ways to clean your clothes. Video
	Extreme Athletes Go Green Skaters, surfers and snowboarders chose eco-friendly products and want fans to follow. Video
	Grass-Fed Beef First local shop to offer grass-fed beef raised right here in San Diego County. Video
	Greenwashing Lots of companies are trying to cash in on customers who are going green. But who's really protecting the planet, and who's pulling an eco-friendly fast one? Video
	Panic About Plastic? Are toxic chemicals leaking from your water bottle into your body? One of San Diego's top toxicologists says there's no reason to panic over plastic. Video
	Natural Bug Repellents DEET free bug repellents to keep pests away safely. Video
	Vintage Clothing There's no better way to go green than to go shopping! Create your own signature style with recycled clothes. Video
	Make Your Own Household Cleaners Don't waste money on expensive "Green" cleaning products. You can make your own at home for half the price! Video
	Local Students Turn Campus Green Students at Mission Middle School turn wasted space on campus into an eco-friendly garden for the future. Video
	Shopping for Organic Produce What does "organic" mean, and is organic produce better than conventionally grown fruits and vegetables? Video
	Order Your Own Green Home California company lets you customize your own pre-fab home to suit your "green" needs. Video
	Green Threads Eco-friendly and sustainable clothing for fashionistas who care about the earth. Video
	House of the Future There’s a family in Point Loma that probably has the greenest house in San Diego. Video
	Local Ways to Go Green New Recycling Rules, LEGOLAND under the Sea, and a new FEED bag! Video
	Recycle E-Waste Keep your home electronics out of the landfill. Learn how to get rid of computers, TVs, printers, scanners, cell phones and more-- for FREE! Video
	Green Tech Toys Items that save energy, use earth-friendly materials, and make you feel good about being a tech geek. Video
	Reef Redemption/Eco-Friendly Surf Fashion Old tires turn into shoes, and plastic bottles become boardshorts! See how a San Diego surf company is making eco-conscious clothes into surf style. Video
	Stop Junk Mail Are you tired of the junk that gets stuffed in your mailbox? A San Diego company can help you stop junk mail before it ever gets to your house. Learn how you can "pre-cycle" and stop wasted paper from hurting the planet. Video
	Gardeners Get Dirty Take a good look at your trash can. Instead of throwing, you could be growing! Learn how to create your own compost, even in the smallest of spaces. Video
	Paper or Plastic? Neither! They seem free, but every time we grab one of those plastic bags from the store, the city of San Diego spends 17 cents to clean up after us. So why not pick up a reusable bag? They're functional, fashionable, and sometimes even free! Video