>> More cyclists means fewer accidents! “According to a study by researchers at the University of New South Wales, the number of collisions decreases as the number of bicycles in traffic increases. It sounds like a paradox, they say, but motorists are more likely to drive carefully and respectfully when there are more cyclists on the road.” Get your friends on a bike!

>> Gardening can save you money and make you happier. This LA Times article profiles Marta Teegen of Homegrown who’ll put in a home garden for you for about $2,000. The girls at Heartbeet Gardening offer a similar service too. Start gardening!

>> Bad chemicals like phthalates and parabens are getting phased out by both new and more mainstream companies, as the green market keeps growing. Unfortunately, “natural” or “organic” product claims aren’t always regulated, so it’s still often up to the consumer to figure out — if they can — how green a product actually is. Earlier: Clorox’s new dish liquid avoids the carcinogen in many green products.

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