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The Week-long ‘No Impact’ Challenge Is On

Lori Brown, September 1st, 2010

In November of 2006, self described "guilty liberal," Colin Beavan, snapped and decided to swear off plastic, go organic, become a bicycle nut, compost, turn off his power and "generally become a tree-hugging lunatic who tries to save the polar bears and the rest of the planet from environmental catastrophe while dragging his baby daughter and Prada-wearing, Four Seasons-loving wife ... read more

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Tagged packaging, reduce

Published in Household


Composting in the City

Libuse Binder, August 30th, 2010

For some city-dwellers, composting is as easy as adding your food trimmings and other compostables to the yard waste bin. But for the millions residing in urban areas without compostable pickup, this reduction endeavor requires a bit of additional effort. Andrew Hoyles, the compost educator at the NYC Compost Project in Manhattan works to teach people about the many ... read more

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Tagged composting, kitchen, organic, reduce, trees

Published in Garden


New Eco-friendly Home With a Feasible $100K Price Tag

Chloe Skye, August 27th, 2010

The East Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pa. has something to be proud about, and this time it’s not the historical appeal of the Liberty Bell. Postgreen, a real estate development company focusing on modern and eco-friendly development in Philadelphia’s urban neighborhoods, recently completed an undertaking called the “100K Project,” two houses that prove that green construction can be ... read more

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Tagged greenbuilding, windows

Published in Construction


If You Can’t Take the Heat, Get Into the Dumpster

Chloe Skye, August 22nd, 2010

The high today is 82 degrees, but there is a cool breeze rustling through the block party-esque atmosphere. Wafting through the air is some reggae and upbeat oldies music. Park Avenue is blocked off from traffic with orange cones: people jog while listening to their iPods, families rollerblade and ride bikes, couples with strollers or happily panting dogs walk leisurely, ... read more

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Tagged reuse

Published in Construction


Earth911 Back to School Guide: College Edition

Libuse Binder, August 16th, 2010

It's almost time to start heading back to school, and whether on year one of a four-year undergraduate degree or year five of the four-year plan (sorry, Mom and Dad), there are many ways to ensure that this is your greenest school year yet. 1. Pack light and share Whether driving or flying to your dorm, apartment or frat house, you ... read more

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Tagged book, computers, organic, recycle, reuse, students, television

Published in General


Clever Uses for Beer Bottles

Lori Brown, August 16th, 2010

Though glass containers are 100 percent recyclable, their recycling rate hovers around a low 28 percent nationally, according to 2008 Municipal Solid Waste data from the EPA. Recycling rates are higher in some areas, most notably in states with glass bottle redemption values. But some crafty individuals are taking recycling into their own hands and turning their old beer bottles into ... read more

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Tagged blueglass, brownglass, clearglass, greenglass, ideas

Published in Glass


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NRDC Names the “Smarter” Cities of America

Chloe Skye, August 13th, 2010

Though this year’s struggle for comprehensive energy and climate legislation failed to translate into a nationwide standard for GHG emission reduction, some American cities are – to their credit – taking the initiative on their own. A project of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Smarter Cities began to scope out in February of this year municipalities that spearhead ... read more

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Tagged energy, reduce

Published in General


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Shopping For a Fuel-efficient Used Car? It’s All About Location

Mary Mazzoni, August 12th, 2010

Choosing a fuel-efficient car that best suits your needs can be tricky, but considering your neighborhood when making your selection can make things a little easier. Sure, a sporty sedan with a highway MPG of 40 sounds great, but if you spend most of your time crawling through city traffic, it may not be the best choice for you. During your car-hunt, ... read more

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Tagged autobodies, fuel, motoroil

Published in Automotive


I Didn’t Know That Was Compostable!

Libuse Binder, August 9th, 2010

Whether you are managing your own compost bin, or you live in a town or city that composts for you, composting is one of the most efficient ways to help keep millions of tons of biodegradable trash out of the landfill. Many compostable items are probably those you are already familiar with, like veggie trimmings, coffee and tea grounds, and ... read more

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Tagged bath, cardboard, composting, ideas, kitchen, newspaper, organicwaste, packaging, trees

Published in Garden


10 Great Things to Buy Used

Mary Mazzoni, August 9th, 2010

Usually, the greenest item you can buy is one that already exists, yet it seems as though a new "eco-friendly" product hits the market daily, leading consumers to believe that they’re killing the planet with every purchase if they opt for anything but these fancy new items. We’re not saying buying new is a bad thing. We love new green ... read more

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Tagged autobodies, basics, book, cdsanddvds, clothingandtextile, reuse, toys

Published in Household


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