Save Cash by Going Green: 4 Tips
Going green doesn't just save the outside world. It also can preserve the hard-earned money in your bank account.
Going green doesn't just save the outside world. It also can preserve the hard-earned money in your bank account.
Jennifer Schwab | Posted 09.14.2009 | Green
Believe it or not, a limited number of homes, mostly built between 2004 and 2006, seem to have walls that give off poisonous fumes.
planetgreen.discovery.com | Posted 08.27.2009 | Green
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...
Jennifer Grayson | Posted 07.30.2009 | Green
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.
planetgreen.discovery.com | Posted 07.04.2009 | Green
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...
Christine Mason McCaull | Posted 02.28.2009 | Living
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.
Wendy Gordon | Posted 01.18.2009 | Green
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.
Mairi Beautyman | Posted 01.05.2009 | Green
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...
Summer Rayne Oakes | Posted 12.01.2008 | Green
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. ...
Josie Garthwaite | Posted 11.20.2008 | Green
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 ...
Josie Garthwaite | Posted 11.12.2008 | Green
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.
Josie Garthwaite | Posted 11.09.2008 | Green
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.
Tracy Metro | Posted 11.07.2008 | Green
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.
Mairi Beautyman | Posted 10.04.2008 | Green
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...
Huffington Post | Posted 09.29.2008 | Green
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...
Josie Garthwaite | Posted 09.27.2008 | Green
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.
Mairi Beautyman | Posted 09.20.2008 | Green
I hate disposable salt and pepper grinders. These things should really be banned. Plastic, packaging, carbon foot print...and then after a few months,...
Dennis Whittle | Posted 09.12.2008 | Green
Recently we launched GlobalGiving Green - a new part of the site that highlights projects that BOTH fight global warming AND improve local economic, ...
Josie Garthwaite | Posted 09.12.2008 | Green
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...
American Public Media | Posted 09.07.2008 | Green
The debate between Joel Makower of GreenBiz.com and Jeffrey Hollender of Seventh Generation on the magnitude of greenwashing has been fascinating, alt...
Josie Garthwaite | Posted 08.08.2008 | Green
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.
Huffington Post | Posted 08.08.2008 | Green
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...
Bob Schildgen | Posted 08.08.2008 | Green
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.
Graham Hill | Posted 08.01.2008 | Green
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 ...
Mairi Beautyman | Posted 07.31.2008 | Green
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.
Avital Binshtock | Posted 09.28.2009 | Green