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Top 5 Green Apps for the Droid

Mary Mazzoni, July 29th, 2010

We’re big fans of anything that makes going green a little easier. Tech-lovers that we are, we’ve recently become obsessed with great green apps for the iPhone, including our very own iRecycle, but going green on the go isn’t just for the iPhone anymore. Other smart phones are giving Apple a run for their money with hot new ... read more

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Tagged cellphone, energy, gas, recycle, reduce

Published in Electronics


NYC’s First EV Charging Station Now Open

Chloe Skye, July 20th, 2010

On July 15, New York City unveiled the first of more than 100 public EV charging stations it will be installing in the coming months. This is a necessary undertaking, considering the anticipated release of EVs like the Nissan Leaf and the Chevy Volt later this year. The vehicles, both of which have a charging range of 100 ... read more

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Tagged curbside, energy, oil, reduce

Published in Automotive


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Vancouver Soccer Field Made of 22,000 Recycled Tires

Trey Granger, June 29th, 2010

Halfway across the globe from the World Cup in South Africa, a soccer story in Vancouver is making headlines for reasons other than officiating. Vancouver's Empire Field Stadium has installed a sports field that used 346,000 pounds of crumb rubber made from tires, courtesy of Liberty Tire Recycling. The field is now the largest installation of crumb rubber in ... read more

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Tagged pesticides, tires

Published in Automotive


Where Your Home Is Losing Money

Ashley Schiller, June 28th, 2010

Reviewing your summer energy bill can be as brutal as taking a punch from Rocky Balboa. But you don't have to go into the ring defenseless: there are many large and small adjustments that can lessen the damage and save you hundreds in long-term savings. Let's start big. You can reduce your home's heating and cooling costs by as much as 30 percent through proper ... read more

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Tagged basics, bath, brick, cfl, computers, energy, fuel, gas, kitchen, oil, reduce, television, windows

Published in Household


Great Books for the Summer

Libuse Binder, June 28th, 2010

Summer is officially upon us, and warm weather and a little more free time are great reasons to settle in with an excellent book. Whether at the beach or on a camping trip, there are some excellent newly-released books that offer intriguing ideas for even greener living. Here are some books covering everything from cooking tips from Alice Waters to ... read more

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Tagged book, ideas, kitchen, trees, wood

Published in General


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IKEA to Phase Out Incandescent Bulbs

Trey Granger, June 22nd, 2010

IKEA announced that starting in August it will begin phasing out incandescent light bulb offerings at its North American stores with the hopes that it will only sell energy-efficient bulbs by January 2011. This is a full year ahead of the federally mandated phase out, and would make IKEA the first U.S. retailer to stop selling incandescent bulbs. IKEA ... read more

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Tagged brownpaperbags, cfl, lightbulbs, mercury, plasticbags

Published in Household


Top Green Gizmos for Summer

Libuse Binder, June 7th, 2010

With summer upon us, there is no better time than now to reduce your energy use with these innovative green gadgets. Whether using innovative technology or harnessing the power of the sun, these gadgets all have the potential to reduce your footprint and save you some serious cash. Kill A Watt The first step in lowering your energy use is determining ... read more

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Tagged airconditioner, cellphone, energy, homeappliances, reduce

Published in Electronics


5 Things To Do on World Environment Day

Amanda Wills, June 3rd, 2010

World Environment Day (WED) is June 5, and the United Nations Environmental Programme has selected Pittsburgh to be the official North American host city for the event. This year's event falls on Saturday, and you can bet that concerts, fairs and competition will be aplenty. So, how will your city celebrate the "Other Earth Day?" 1. SAN FRANCISCO: Party at ... read more

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Tagged book

Published in General


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UNEP Report Details Impact of Consumption and Production

Lori Brown, June 3rd, 2010

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released a comprehensive report investigating the environmental impacts of material production and consumption for economic use. Titled "Assessing the Environmental Impacts of Consumption and Production: Priority Products and Materials," the 2010 report provides a scientific look at policy relevance on the sustainable use of natural resources and the effects those activities have ... read more

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Tagged energy, fuel, homeappliances

Published in Household


Green Wedding 101

Libuse Binder, May 31st, 2010

Bride-to-be Paige Jarvie will be married in Chicago in May 2011, and she is planning to do everything she can to make her day as green as possible. "A wedding should reflect not only our love for each other, but it should also reflect our beliefs," she says. "We are as eco-friendly as we can be in our daily lives, and ... read more

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Tagged basics, clothingandtextile, organic, reuse, trees

Published in Garden


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