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Organize Your Recycling

Kate Kelly | Posted 11.16.2009 | Green


Kate Kelly

I realized my downfall on recycling was with the items we don't "use up" very regularly. I turned to experts for advice on handling the more random items.

Hey Mister Mayor, Shed Some Light for Us

Lisa Sharkey | Posted 05.27.2009 | Green


Lisa Sharkey

Dear Mayor Bloomberg, I see you have just implemented new green guidelines for New York City. I applaud you for your eco-consciousness. Just want to...

Tip #3 for the 44th Prez: Time Your Showers

Paul McRandle | Posted 02.09.2009 | Green


Paul McRandle

The Obamas have exercise routines that put the nation to shame and that means time whiled under the tap. But, with an egg timer, they could cut the average 8.5- minute shower to just five.

Mercury Spill: Toxic Cleanup Safer With Special Cloth

New York Times | Henry Fountain | Posted 07.16.2008 | Home


Clean Up Mercury Spill With Cloth With "Nanoselenium" Cloth Incandescent light bulbs are on the way out by 2012, thanks to Congress, meaning for now ...

Home Depot Solves an Eco-Problem

Andrew Winston | Posted 07.15.2008 | Business


Andrew Winston

Home Depot is utilizing a critical eco-advantage mindset and approach: thinking about the value chain.

Home Depot To Recycle Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs

New York Times | Stephanie Rosenbloom | Posted 07.02.2008 | Green


Some big retailers are promoting compact fluorescent light bulbs as a way to save energy. But improper disposal of the bulbs creates a hazard, because...