I make an effort to stay as far away from my computer as much as possible on the weekends, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have to stop reading about green. I thought I’d try to pass along some valuable articles each Friday for you to click through. You can check out more links of favorite articles around the web each Sunday at 5 Minutes For Going Green!

FDA lifts salmonella warning for tomatoes, and admit they don’t even know if the tomatoes were the culprit. Farmers lose hundreds of millions of dollars from destroyed crops: CNN

Walking the walk: America’s 10 Most Walkable Cities: Daily Green

Happy Birthday Eco-Libris! Help them celebrate the more than 50,000 books balanced and over 65,000 newly planted trees all over the world!

High has prices have increased the use of public transportation to its highest rates in 50 years. Are you taking the bus or train yet?: Sustainablog

Need to replace the plastic turtle sandbox? The Green Guide’s guide to buying safe, sustainable backyard playground equipment is invaluable for upgrading your outdoor space.