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Save Cash by Going Green: 4 Tips

Avital Binshtock | Posted 09.28.2009 | Green

Read More: Green Motoring, Fuel, Energy, Gas Prices, Gas, Driving, Landfills, Charity, Carbon Emissions, Economy, Green, Conservation, Green Living, Saving Money, Coal, Methane, Electricity, Fossil Fuels, Greenhouse Gases, Oil Prices, Environment, Earth Hour, Food, Sierra Club, Cash, Going Green and Saving Money, Green Tips, Green News
Avital Binshtock

Going green doesn't just save the outside world. It also can preserve the hard-earned money in your bank account.

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Beware the Drywall

Jennifer Schwab | Posted 09.14.2009 | Green

Read More: Eco-Friendly, Housing Boom, Chinese Drywall, Drywall, Construction, Eco-Friendly-Drywall, Home Construction, Eco-Friendly Advice, Green Tips, Eco-Friendly Construction, Green News
Jennifer Schwab

Believe it or not, a limited number of homes, mostly built between 2004 and 2006, seem to have walls that give off poisonous fumes.

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Why Buying Nothing, Doing Less & Being Lazy Can Help the Planet

planetgreen.discovery.com | Posted 08.27.2009 | Green

Read More: Green Living, Doing Nothing Is Green, Green Tips, Green News

Much of what we do at Planet Green is give you information so you can do something to make your life greener and generally have a positive impact on t...

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Environmentalist Etiquette: 4 Tips for How Not to be a Buzzkill at Your Next Cocktail Party

Jennifer Grayson | Posted 07.30.2009 | Green

Read More: Environmentalist Etiquette, Environmentalism, Green Living, Green Advice, Meatless Monday, Green Tips, Green News
Jennifer Grayson

There's a fine line between engagement and annoyance, and I've found that by sticking to the following code of etiquette, I've been successful in sparking people's interest without driving them nuts.

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Easy Green Changes You Can Make With Your Roommates

planetgreen.discovery.com | Posted 07.04.2009 | Green

Read More: Green Living, Green Tips, Giy, Green News

If your household is already one that has weekly or monthly meetings, than putting a discussion of water and energy use on the docket won't be so diff...

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Connecting Political Rhetoric to Daily Action

Christine Mason McCaull | Posted 02.28.2009 | Living

Read More: Obama Inaugural Address, Daily Action, Green Tips, Obama Inauguration, Obama Inaugural Speech, Living News
Christine Mason McCaull

Now is the time to connect the big policy rhetoric to your own life. Here are a few suggestions for taking daily action on the issues in the inaugural address.

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Real Materialism is a Virtue

Wendy Gordon | Posted 01.18.2009 | Green

Read More: Energy, Environment, Energy Efficiency, Smart Consumer, Green Living, Green Energy, Conserve Energy, Green Tips, Green News
Wendy Gordon

In a throwaway world, "greenies" take pride in shopping for durability and in running their appliances during off-peak hours to save money on electricity.

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Five Ways to Green Your Yoga Workout

Mairi Beautyman | Posted 01.05.2009 | Green

Read More: Environment, Sports, Yoga, Yoga Class, Green Living, Green Tips, Athletics, Green News
Mairi Beautyman

It's good for the mind, the body, how about the earth? Here are five ways to green your yoga workout. 1. Buy a Non-Toxic Yoga Mat from Plank Did you...

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To cure green fatigue: Overcome green muscle memory

Summer Rayne Oakes | Posted 12.01.2008 | Green

Read More: Green Fitness, Exercise, Green Conferences, Green, Green News, Green Fatigue, Green Living, Green Business, Green Marketing, Green Tips, Green News
Summer Rayne Oakes

Breaking a sweat I love the gym. My mind clears, my body detoxes, my brain gets a shot of endorphins, and I'm far more productive after a workout. ...

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4 Green Money Savers

Josie Garthwaite | Posted 11.20.2008 | Green

Read More: Energy, How to Save Money, Vegetarian, Money, Environment, Food Prices, Green Living, Personal Finance, Green Tips, Green Living Tips, Bottled Water, Green News
Josie Garthwaite

Every little bit counts in a strained household budget. These tips offer ways to go green while reducing costs. Tip #1: Cut back on disposable paper ...

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New Greenhouse Effect: Global Cooling?

Josie Garthwaite | Posted 11.12.2008 | Green

Read More: Energy, Making Cities Sustainable, New Research, Going Green, Green, Science, Spain, Joe Biden, Green Living, How to Save Money, Green Architecture, Green News, Climate Change, Global Warming, Green Tips, Green Roofs, Green News
Josie Garthwaite

Roofs account for 25% of total surface area in most cities, and pavement accounts for around 35%. If 100 major cities covered that space with reflective materials, it could offset as much as 44 metric gigatons of heat-trapping gases.

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4 Ways to Green Your Gadgets

Josie Garthwaite | Posted 11.09.2008 | Green

Read More: Cell Phones, Ebay, Energy, Recycling Electronics, Charity, E-Waste, Green Living, Greenpeace, How to Save Money, Nokia, Consumer Electronics, Craigslist, Environment, Freecycle, Technology, Green Tips, Iphone Solar Case, Green News
Josie Garthwaite

Here are four ways to keep consumer electronics from harming human health and the environment. Even better, some of them will help you save money at the same time.

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Eco-Entrepreneur: Jessica Jensen, CEO, Low Impact Living

Tracy Metro | Posted 11.07.2008 | Green

Read More: Green Living, Green News, Low Impact Living, Green Tips, Start-Ups, Going Green, Jessica Jensen, Green News
Tracy Metro

A few years back my husband and I realized that to be able to sleep well at night we needed to dedicate our professional lives to protecting our planet.

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Four Ways for a Stylish and Tasty Green Dinner Party

Mairi Beautyman | Posted 10.04.2008 | Green

Read More: Environment, Sustainable Food, Going Green, Green, Food, Environmentalism, Green Living, Green Tips, Green News
Mairi Beautyman

Being eco is not about killing the party. Impressing your dinner guests in an earth conscious way can be as easy as a few small changes. 1. Say No t...

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Green Grilling Guide

Huffington Post | Posted 09.29.2008 | Green

Read More: Eco-Friendly Grill, Gas Grill Charcoal Grill, Green, Green Grill, Grilling, Green Living, Green Barbeque, Natural Gas Grill, Green Grilling, BBQ Better, Barbeque, Grill Green, Green Living Advice, Green Lifestyle, Eco Living Tips, Green Living Tips, Bbq, Green Tips, Green News

Grilling is ready for a green makeover. Consider greening your grilling routine for this Labor Day weekend by choosing the most eco-friendly grill, fa...

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How to Make Green Sangria

Josie Garthwaite | Posted 09.27.2008 | Green

Read More: Green Drinks, Slow Food, Food, Wine, Green Living, Organic Food, Sangria, Green Tips, Green News
Josie Garthwaite

For a greener version of the red Spanish punch, try sweetening sangria with honey from a nearby farmers market and opting for organic seasonal fruits and local wines.

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Three Design-Savvy Recycled Salt and Pepper Sets

Mairi Beautyman | Posted 09.20.2008 | Green

Read More: Environment, Recycling, Sustainable Design, Recycle, Going Green, Green, Green Living, Green Products, Green Tips, Sustainable, Green News
Mairi Beautyman

I hate disposable salt and pepper grinders. These things should really be banned. Plastic, packaging, carbon foot print...and then after a few months,...

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A Cooler Shade of Giving

Dennis Whittle | Posted 09.12.2008 | Green

Read More: Globalgiving, Going Green, Green, Green News, Climate Change, Green Living, Global Warming, Green Tips, Green News
Dennis Whittle

Recently we launched GlobalGiving Green - a new part of the site that highlights projects that BOTH fight global warming AND improve local economic, ...

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Tip: How to Beat Bites Without Bug Spray

Josie Garthwaite | Posted 09.12.2008 | Green

Read More: Hiking, Mosquito Nets, Lifestyle, Health, Sustainable Mosquito Repellant, Nature, Insects, Green Living, Outdoor Exercise, Green Tips, Green News
Josie Garthwaite

While some hikers fight bites and stings with plant oils, other sweet-blooded adventurers wouldn't dare step into mosquito country without packing a g...

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Greenwashing: How Bad Is It Really?

American Public Media | Posted 09.07.2008 | Green

Read More: GreenBiz.Com, Seventh Generation CEO, Jeffrey Hollender, Greenwashing, Seventh Generation, Greenwashing Companies, Green, Green News, Joel Makower, Green Living, Green Products, Green Tips, Green News

The debate between Joel Makower of GreenBiz.com and Jeffrey Hollender of Seventh Generation on the magnitude of greenwashing has been fascinating, alt...

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Tip: Green, Clean Gifts for Dinner Hosts

Josie Garthwaite | Posted 08.08.2008 | Green

Read More: Green Gifts, Gift Giving, Shopping, Environment, Spring Cleaning, Eco-Friendly, Green Living, Dinner Parties, Green Tips, Green News
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.

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Green Beauty Guide: How To Make Your Beauty Bag More Eco-friendly

Huffington Post | Posted 08.08.2008 | Green

Read More: Green Products, Skin Deep, Environment, Green, Green Living, Beauty Industry, Green Beauty, Beauty, Organic Cosmetics, Truth in Labeling, Cosmetics Chemicals, Green Tips, Green News

Re-examine your beauty products, reduce your waste and the eternal quest for green beauty will be just around the corner. More companies than ever are...

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Home Heating: Go Green Now to Save Energy in Winter

Bob Schildgen | Posted 08.08.2008 | Green

Read More: Energy, Environment, Home Heating, Green Living, Forests, Green Tips, Health, Green News
Bob Schildgen

Burning wood gives off chemicals as nasty as those concocted in factories, including sulfur dioxide, formaldehyde, and dioxin. With older (or poorly maintained) fireplaces, a lot of these poisons can stay right inside your house.

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What Was the Name of that Green Organization Again?

Graham Hill | Posted 08.01.2008 | Green

Read More: Environment, Green, Environmentalism, Charity Organizations, Green Living, Environmental Organizations, Green Tips, Sustainability, Green News
Graham Hill

There are so many great environmental organisations out there. But how many can you remember in a pinch? We have way too many Alliances of ... Resources ... Institutes ...

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Six Tips to Green Your TV

Mairi Beautyman | Posted 07.31.2008 | Green

Read More: Green, Environment, Television, Energy Efficiency, Green Living, Primetime, Green Tips, Green News
Mairi Beautyman

Here's a chance to make millions: Come up with a green TV. Frankly, there just isn't one yet. Even with huge technological "advances," this standard household item isn't getting greener.

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