The dirty dozen: 12 products you should avoid - CNN.com

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(MNN) -- So you've decided to take the plunge -- to embrace lighter living, green your life and do something to help the environment. But where to begin?

The best place to start is by moderating your consumption. You can dramatically reduce the size of your footstep on the planet by making smarter choices in the things you buy and the amount your household uses.

It's not something you have to do all at once: just commit to steady, incremental change. Small steps become big journeys over time.

Our article, 10 first steps toward lighter living, is a good place to get grounded. If you're ready to take on taming your shopping cart, we've put together a list we call the dirty dozen. These are 12 unhealthy or resource-intensive products you should consider reducing or eliminating from your life entirely. [...]

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