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The World's Greenest Garbage Can June 11th, 2008
BigBelly Solar Compactor Cuts Waste Management Costs
Did you know that the average garbage truck gets just 2.8 miles to the gallon of diesel fuel? It's true. In fact, garbage trucks get the worst fuel economy of any type of commercial vehicle....more
A Greener Father's Day: Five Great Gift Ideas June 8th, 2008
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...more
How to Recycle Your Old CFL Light Bulbs June 5th, 2008
It's Easier Than You Think
Yes, CFLs are the greatest thing since sliced bread. They use less electricity, last longer, and look cool in your shopping cart. But as their critics are quick to point out, they do contain a...more
Green Camera Comes with Green Promotion June 4th, 2008
Buy a Nikon Coolpix, Offset 2 Tons of Carbon Dioxide
Are you in the market for a new digital camera? Would you like the greenest camera possible? Well, if that's the case, then Nikon and Ritz Camera would like to offer you a camera that...more
Act With Your Wallet: Do Business With Green Companies June 2nd, 2008
Every home and business in America relies on technology. But picking the right technology -- and the right technology provider -- can be a daunting challenge. But if you're serious about acting green, it doesn't hurt...more
Do Green Good Every Time You Search the Internet May 29th, 2008
GoodSearch Search Engine Donates to Charity of your Choice
My brother works for a small theatre, and they get some of their funding from an unusual source: a search engine. Like some 59,000 other non-profits -- including hundreds of environmental organizations -- my brother's...more
Web Browser Gives Back to Green Causes May 28th, 2008
Flock Eco: A Greener Web Browser
More than 50% of web surfers today use a version of Microsoft's Internet Explorer. Another 40% use Mozilla Firefox. But did you know that there are other alternatives -- and that one of them is...more
Learn to Improve Your Car's Gasoline Efficiency May 22nd, 2008
Plug in ScanGuard to See How Much Gas You're Using As You Drive
With gas prices climbing higher and higher, it's ever-more important for everyone (individuals and companies) to get the most bang for their buck -- in other words, to get the best gas mileage from their...more
Device Can Cut Energy Use by 10% -- Just Plug It In! May 19th, 2008
Tired of High Electrib Bills? Use Electricity More Efficiently
A new plug-and-play device from Canada's Nevvus Group promises to very simply cut home energy use by 10% or more -- just by plugging it into a wall outlet. According to Nevvus, their POWERGARD "works to...more
Cold Soda Equals High Energy Costs May 15th, 2008
Businesses Risk Hidden Costs from Inefficient Vending Machines
When the city of Juneau, Alaska, experienced a severe energy shortage last month, local businesses quickly unplugged some of their most energy-dependant appliances: vending machines. According to the U.S. government's ENERGY STAR program, the average vending...more
