Sustainable Ideas
Summer Rayne Oakes: The Invisible Green Girl’s Highly-Visible Guide to Sustainable Fashion February 17th, 2009
By Susan Seliger Summer got tired of hearing you can’t be green and stylish at the same time. This model for eco-friendly fashion labels and the host of Discovery Planet’s Green-Jobs show, has written the book...more
Let Apple Recycle Your Computers, iPods and Cell Phones -- for Free! February 17th, 2009
Looking for a way to recycle your old electronics? Try Apple. They'll recycle your old computers, iPods and cell phones -- for free! Computers -- In order to qualify, you need to buy a new Mac...more
Use the Power of the Internet this Weekend to Help Count the Country's Birds February 13th, 2009
Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count
One of the highlights of my day is watching the dozens of birds that gather in my backyard every morning. This weekend, I'll be watching those birds, then turning to my computer to talk about...more
Share Your Ideas on the Environmental Defense Fund's Innovation Exchange February 12th, 2009
Does your company have a unique method of saving energy or acting in an eco-friendly manner? If you answered yes, then share your idea! The Environmental Defense Fund has created a forum where you can do...more
Hey, Lover – Show Your Valentine You Care with Organic Gifts February 10th, 2009
By Susan Seliger Haven’t gotten your sweetie something for Valentine’s Day yet? I’m not saying it’s easy to find gifts that are loving, sexy, decadent – not outrageously priced — and still kind to the planet. But...more
Get Green Inspiration in 140-characterDoses February 10th, 2009
Check Out These Green Feeds on Twitter
Okay, I'll admit it. I've recently become a Twitter convert. I use this great social-networking tool to promote my latest articles, to call for subjects to write about, and to get the latest eco-friendly news...more
Green Your Nokia Cell Phone with Energy-Saving GreenPhone App February 6th, 2009
Cell phones can use a lot of energy to run applications like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. But they don't have to. A new app for Nokia Series 60 phones can help control energy usage, making them...more
Coolerado Air Conditioner Wins Renewable Energy Award February 5th, 2009
Demonstrates Possibility of Solar-Powered Air Conditioning
Ready for a new idea in air conditioning? A company called Coolerado says it sells the world's most efficient air conditioners. The governor of Colorado recently presented the company with the state's Governor’s Excellence in...more
