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The 2009 MTV Movie Swag Awards

Zorianna Kit | Posted 09.16.2009 | Entertainment


Zorianna Kit

Despite overcast skies and cooler-than-normal temperatures, celebs still showed up to get pampered, collect goodies and socialize at the MTV Movie Awards gifting suites.

Green Homes Get Affordable

Jonathan A. Schein | Posted 06.12.2009 | Green


Jonathan A. Schein

There remains a price differential, between those who can afford a green home and those who can't, that hasn't been addressed. That is, until now.

Fashion Emergency: Designs for a Changed World

Patricia Martin | Posted 05.30.2009 | Chicago


Patricia Martin

As always, SAIC's annual fashion show inspires and transcends.

This Valentine's Day, Green is the New Red

Zem Joaquin | Posted 03.14.2009 | Green


Zem Joaquin

Valentine's Day, national Hallmark holiday or not, is supposed to be a day of love, sharing time with the one you care about (or dropping a secret admirer note for the one you're pining over).

Biggest Ever Civil Disobedience on Climate at Congressional Power Plant

Daniel Kessler | Posted 03.06.2009 | Green


Daniel Kessler

Of all the fossil fuels, coal is the single biggest contributor to global warming; Burning it cuts short at least 24,000 lives in the U.S. annually.

Betting His Legacy on Public Participation

Shunit Harpaz | Posted 02.27.2009 | Living


Shunit Harpaz

There is a great potential for a positive change in our society, a change where people take charge of serving the public, living a life that is meaningful and satisfying.

Recycled Light Has Never Been So Beautiful...

Hillary Newman | Posted 01.29.2009 | Green


Hillary Newman

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Nip, Tuck, Gas a Car with Human Fat

Suzette Standring | Posted 01.26.2009 | Green


Suzette Standring

Bio-diesel fuels derive from vegetable oils or animal fats and can be used to run vehicles outfitted with special fuel tanks and engines. But using human fat? Creepy.

Sexiest Sweaters of the Season

Summer Rayne Oakes | Posted 01.06.2009 | Style


Summer Rayne Oakes

Check out all my sustainable knit-picks for the chilly season: They're chunky, knitted, warm and woolly and all environmentally-sensible.

Celebrities and Green Beauty Products - a Match Made in Hollywood

Stefanie Michaels | Posted 05.20.2009 | Style


Stefanie Michaels

Hollywood has had an ongoing love affair with the cosmetics world since the nascent celluloid years, so it's no surprise some celebrities are now creating signature green products.

Green Open House: Take A Tour And Get Some Tips With "Dreaming Green"

The Huffington Post | Nour Akkad | Posted 12.21.2008 | Green


When Lisa Sharkey and her husband Paul Gleicher decided to remodel their Manhattan townhouse, they decided to construct an eco-friendly home from top ...

Finding the Best, Local Food Near You Just Got Easier

Tara Lohan | Posted 12.18.2008 | Green


Tara Lohan

While technology may not always have been the best companion to agriculture (think biotech), the Internet has emerged as an incredible tool for planning the future of food.

Quantum of Solace: James Bond Goes Green!

Darrell Hartman | Posted 12.14.2008 | Entertainment


Darrell Hartman

This second Craig installment in the refreshed franchise couldn't care less about weapons of mass destruction. The movie's main plot twist is that water is the new oil.

Book writing in an Italian restaurant

Summer Rayne Oakes | Posted 12.01.2008 | Style


Summer Rayne Oakes

I don't know how many times it took dinner with Shawn to light a fire under my ass--maybe three? Maybe four? I don't even remember the restaurant, bu...

Jessica Alba's Eco-Friendly Abode

People | Jesse Curti | Posted 11.22.2008 | Green


For Jessica Alba, motherhood means eco-friendly living - and plenty of couch-jumping. "It's kid-friendly, animal-friendly," the actress, 27, tells In...

Pint-Size Eco-Police, Making Parents Proud And Sometimes Crazy

The New York Times | LISA W. FODERARO | Posted 11.10.2008 | Green


Sometimes, Jennifer Ross feels she cannot make a move at home without inviting the scorn of her daughters, 10-year-old Grace and 7-year-old Eliza. The...

Tip: Green, Clean Gifts for Dinner Hosts

Josie Garthwaite | Posted 08.08.2008 | Green


Josie Garthwaite

Next time you're heading to a dinner party and scrambling to find a little something for the hosts, swing by the household cleaners aisle.

Cleaning And Greening Your Kitchen

Huffington Post | Posted 08.05.2008 | Green


Unplug your energy-saving appliances, scrub with eco-friendly cleaners and reuse your take-out containers and you might make your kitchen the most env...

Raising The Roof: Why Not Go Green?

Huffington Post | Posted 08.02.2008 | Green


Green roofs are fast becoming the preferred method to green one's lifestyle according to bloggers. The rapidly sprouting initiative enables gardeners ...

Dining Out With Green In Mind

Huffington Post | Posted 08.02.2008 | Green


Eating out can serve as a healthy and eco-friendly dining option if you do it right, according to some bloggers. From the vast choice of organic produ...

Traveling Green From Now On

Patricia Amaya | Posted 08.01.2008 | Green


Patricia Amaya

Interested in a off the grid getaway? Make your travel eco-friendly and affordable.

Apple and Spuds: The Unexpected Romance

Zem Joaquin | Posted 07.17.2008 | Green


Zem Joaquin

Apple turned to the PaperFoam company to supply the iPhone3G packaging trays, which are now completely biodegradable. This simple change will reduce the carbon footprint of the iPhone by at least 90%.

True Green: Integrating Eco-Awareness Into Your Business Model

Amy Swift | Posted 06.28.2008 | Living


Amy Swift

Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you know that "green," "eco," and "sustainable" are the catchphrases of the 21st century. Simply put: The market wants green products.

Ten Wacky Ways to Help Save the Planet

Rachel Haimowitz | Posted 06.28.2008 | Green


Rachel Haimowitz

Rather than focus on the been-there-done-that tips for going green, I thought I'd highlight some of the, er, quirkier ideas I came across while researching my book.