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The Secret Energy Saver Even Bachelors Own!
In praise of the humble toaster oven
Ever since reading this article Microwave Ovens: the Curse of Convenience from Natural News.com, I swore off using the microwave. I'd only been using the microwave for reheating leftovers (and never nuking food when it's in plastic), but no more:... more
Worst Places to Live? Top 20 Biggest Carbon Emitting Counties in the U.S.
Houston, LA, Chiacgo Are among the Worst Offenders
Top 20 Worst Carbon Emitting Countries in the U.S. List comprised of the worst offenders based upon the Vulvcan system This is a list of the top twenty carbon dioxide-emitting counties in the United States. It was created by a research team... more
When Should You Start A Green Home Remodel?
Start Green Remodeling Now
Personally, I think a green home remodel can start anytime; barring weather issues. If you live in Minnesota, let's not redo the roof in January. However, there are plenty of green remodeling projects that can be started all year. That... more
Eco Footwear Brand Terra Plana Wants You to Go Barefoot
But you can't until July...
Well-made ethical footwear (and any other -wear) can be so prohibitively expensive, not to mention not even very attractively designed, that I wonder how well it really sells. How many disgruntled consumers just go to their local Payless and buy... more
A Greener Father's Day: Five Great Gift Ideas
You Know Your Dad Loves Gadgets!
Let's face it, dads love gadgets. And with Father's Day around the corner, you know your dad or father-in-law is expecting something shiny and electronic from you. So let's not disappoint. Here are five great green gadgets that would make perfect... more
Avoid the Human Dangers of Kitty Litter Dust, Naturally
We Try Three Alternatives and Reveal the Best
You may have never even considered this before going green, but there are real human dangers of kitty litter dust that you breathe in while changing the litter box. It's thought by some to be a carcinogen, which seems a... more
College Students -- Take Action!
Best Student Activism Website EVER.
Students care a lot about the environmental sector and environmental issues. For those who not only care but want to take action, I have found a great resource. I recently stumbled upon www.campusactivism.org and have not searched anywhere for new... more
Green Free Stuff: Check out this Freebie of the Week
Want a Free Trip to China?
The only catch is that you have to play to win. But who doesn’t love free stuff or the chance to win big? Freebies are the silver linings that those @#$%*+ optimists tell us to look out for. They are... more
More Suburban Lawns Become Vegetable Plots
Gardeners Rule In A World Gone Mad
Instead of impeccably manicured lawns or perfectly planted flowerbeds, this year, vegetable gardens are spreading across suburbia. As The Wall Street Journal reported, more homeowners are turning their backyards and lawns into vegetable plots, using their spare time to garden... more
Green Moving Tips to Try or DIY
First Step is to Pare Down your Stuff
Anyone who has moved knows there's no better time to get rid of the ridiculous amount of stuff you have accumulated before you move. Trust us. TRY: You've heard about it before, but oh, just sign up already: freecycle lets... more
