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5 Quick Tips to Green Your Home July 5th, 2008
Go Green and Save Money
Yep, it’s trying times out there. Gas prices, food prices, housing prices – you have to wonder if we’re going to be able to entertain our kids with rousing stories of hard 00’s like our...more
Greenpeace grades the greenest electronics July 3rd, 2008
Sony Ericsson phones top the list; Nintendo and Microsoft at the bottom
For the eighth time in the last two years, Greenpeace has ranked electronics manufactuers according to their policies and manufacturing procedures to come up with a list of the "greenest" electronics makers. Companies were ranked on...more
High gas prices + greenhouse gases = time for an electric mower July 1st, 2008
Five options to green your lawn-mowing
With summer in full swing, your lawn growing longer by the minute, and gas prices going sky-high, it might be time to get finally rid of your old, gas-guzzling mowers. Still not convinced? A recent...more
Tips to Save Energy & Water at Home June 26th, 2008
Get Smart about How You Use Your Washing Machine & Dryer
Most of us have a washer and dryer at home and this is an area where your actions and habits can end up saving or wasting lots of water and energy resources. Of course, hopefully,...more
Learn How Wal-Mart is Greening its Truck Fleet June 20th, 2008
Simple Fixes Cut Costs, Save Money
Wal-Mart loves to go green if it will save the company green. The company has made several recent moves to reduce its environmental footprint while saving costs, and according to a recent Reuters article, Wal-Mart's...more
Segway Sales Scooting Along June 19th, 2008
High Gas Prices Help Spur Sales of Personal Transportation Devices
Gas prices high enough for ya? You're not alone. But some people and businesses are taking action. According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, high gas prices have pushed sales of electric-powered Segway...more
Home Water Efficiency Options June 17th, 2008
How To Green Your Home Water Systems
Everyone and their dog has heard of Energy Star - it's truly the darling of the eco-energy world. However, Energy Star, while good, is not the only energy and water saving option available when it...more
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
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
Airlines Can Save $$Millions in Fuel—By Adding Minutes May 12th, 2008
Fly a Little Slower, Save a lot of Energy and Reduce Carbon Footprint
Sometimes all it takes is a tiny action to make a big difference. If you’ve been worrying about how much your carbon footprint grows whenever you take an airplane trip, now there’s a solution. Fly...more
