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Eco Moms Who Made a Difference

Mary Mazzoni, May 11th, 2012

This Sunday, families across the country will celebrate Mother's Day by sending cards and bouquets, gathering for brunch or simply spending some quality time with Mom. Earth911 wants to take part in the Mother's Day merriment by recognizing nine extraordinary moms who not only look after their families but also the planet. Sustainable holidays with Corey Colwell-Lipson and Lynn Colwell While trick-or-treating ... read more

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Tagged energy, food, New Jersey, new york, organic, recycle, recycled, recycling, reduce, reuse, Seattle, trees

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Green Lessons Our Moms Taught Us

Alexis Petru, May 8th, 2012

Moms teach their children a variety of lessons as they grow up – from how to tie their shoes to the importance of spending quality time with loved ones. As we get ready to celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend, Earth911 couldn’t help but realize that many of the values our moms imparted are actually very eco-friendly – whether ... read more

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Tagged bicycle, cell phone, electronics, food, ideas, kitchen, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse

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IKEA-Themed London Neighborhood in the Works

Mother Nature Network, April 20th, 2012

Written by Matt Hickman, Mother Nature Network A couple months back, a handful of major news outlets, in some kind of lingonberry-induced daze, erroneously reported that home furnishings retailer/hook-up joint IKEA had entered the North American prefabricated home market with a line of modular abodes called “Activ.” In reality, Ideabox, a green prefab firm out of ... read more

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Tagged Construction, electric, energy, furniture, great, IKEA

Published in Construction, Household


PHOTOS: Earth Day Successes

Mary Mazzoni, April 15th, 2012

An estimated one in 10 Americans took part in the first Earth Day, observed across the country on April 22, 1970. Brainchild of Wisconsin Sen. Gaylord Nelson, the first national Earth Day unified a growing public concern about environmental crises. Concerned citizens gathered for environmental teach-ins at more than 2,000 colleges. An additional 10,000 elementary ... read more

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Tagged airquality, government, Hazardous, lead, New Jersey, new york, oil, pesticides, Portland, recycling, reduce, Seattle, water

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8 Ways Vegetarian is Good for the Planet

Mary Mazzoni, April 9th, 2012

Plant-based diets are growing in popularity with every passing day. An estimated 5 percent of the U.S. population was vegetarian or vegan in 2011, compared to a mere 0.04 percent in 1985. Diners choose a plant-based diet for a variety of reasons; some for animal welfare benefits, others for health purposes. While both of these reasons ... read more

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Tagged fertilizers, food, fuel, gas, oil, PET, petroleum, reduce, san francisco, soil, water

Published in Garden


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Non-Profit Cuts E-Waste by Refurbishing Computers

Christina Caldwell, April 5th, 2012

You might think your old laptop is dead, but one Seattle-based non-profit can breathe new life into your old, worn-out, virus-ridden computer to benefit someone in need. Before you prepare yourself for a round of E-waste or send your laptop off to a recycling center, never to be used again, InterConnection.org can intercept and refurbish worn-out computer hardware and ship ... read more

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Tagged cell phone, cell phones, computer, computers, InterConnection, InterConnection.org, laptop, low income, recycling, reuse, Seattle, student, students, television, televisions

Published in Electronics


Earth911′s Green Spring Cleaning Guide

Mary Mazzoni, March 27th, 2012

Spring cleaning can seem daunting, and adding eco-consciousness to the mix only increases the stress. Sure, you want to spruce your home up for the season, but it can be tough to know where to start. Don't worry. Earth911 has you covered. Check out our Green Spring Cleaning Guide, which will help you do everything from choosing the right cleaning ... read more

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Tagged africa, appliances, bathroom, book, books, carpet, cell phone, cell phones, composting, computer, computers, cosmetics, dvd, electronics, food, furniture, kitchen, library, organic, packaging, recycling, reduce, refrigerator, reuse, stove

Published in Household


Save $1,347 on Gas This Year

Alexis Petru, March 22nd, 2012

Rising gas prices got you down? Earth911 rounded up these tips from the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Alliance to Save Energy that can improve your gas mileage, save you money and help the environment. The average U.S. household will spend about $3,325 to fuel its vehicles in 2012, according to the Alliance. But by performing ... read more

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Tagged energy, fuel, gas, oil, petroleum, reduce, tip, tires

Published in Automotive


Recycling Locator iframe Terms of Use

acraff, March 21st, 2012

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Reduce and Reuse This St. Patrick’s Day

Mary Mazzoni, March 15th, 2012

Gearing up for some St. Paddy's Day revelry this Saturday? Why not do it in true "green" fashion? Earth911 rounded up five easy ways to reduce, reuse and recycle your way to an eco-friendly St. Patrick's Day. 1. Swap, borrow and stock up on vintage No one wants to get pinched all day on St. Paddy's. But if you're less than excited ... read more

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Tagged dye, food, guide, ideas, new orleans, organic, packaging, PET, petroleum, Plastic, recy, recycle, recycled, reduce, reuse, trade

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