Raquel Fagan
Raquel Fagan is Executive Editor of Earth911.com.
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Though about one-third of all Americans say they’ve recently felt a conscience pull about not greening up their lifestyles, according to a nationwide survey performed by Tiller LLC, women are carrying around most of the guilt, about 41 percent of them versus only 27 percent of men that feel the same.
“Women are clearly more focused than men on incorporating ... read more
Women ‘Out Green’ Men for Eco Goals
Though about one-third of all Americans say they’ve recently felt a conscience pull about not greening up their lifestyles, according to a nationwide survey performed by Tiller LLC, women are carrying around most of the guilt, about 41 percent of them versus only 27 percent of men that feel the same.
“Women are clearly more focused than men on incorporating ... read more
Published in Household
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With the start of a new year comes hope and change and most importantly, opportunity. In reaction to such inspiring settings, most of us turn to the old pad and pen to set up our course for the next year. So, what is on your list?
As you start to compile your outline for the next 365 days, let us ... read more
7 Resolutions, With a Green Twist
With the start of a new year comes hope and change and most importantly, opportunity. In reaction to such inspiring settings, most of us turn to the old pad and pen to set up our course for the next year. So, what is on your list?
As you start to compile your outline for the next 365 days, let us ... read more
Published in General
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Calling all YouTube fanatics! If you want to take a break from posting movies of your cat, use that camera to generate some cash and support an environmental cause.
The EPA recently announced its video contest, Our Planet, Our Stuff, Our Choice. Now through Feb. 16, contestants can submit a 30-60 second video and win up to $2,500.
The ... read more
Shoot Video, Support the Environment, Earn Some Cash
Calling all YouTube fanatics! If you want to take a break from posting movies of your cat, use that camera to generate some cash and support an environmental cause.
The EPA recently announced its video contest, Our Planet, Our Stuff, Our Choice. Now through Feb. 16, contestants can submit a 30-60 second video and win up to $2,500.
The ... read more
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Firefighters want more fires, according to a study done by Adam Grant, an organizational psychology doctoral student at the University of Michigan. He believed there is a connection between productivity and job satisfaction, so he took his theory to the field.
Of the 60 firefighters he studied, 10 of them wanted to fight more fires, based on the connection they felt ... read more
Not the CEO? Make a Difference Anyway!
Firefighters want more fires, according to a study done by Adam Grant, an organizational psychology doctoral student at the University of Michigan. He believed there is a connection between productivity and job satisfaction, so he took his theory to the field.
Of the 60 firefighters he studied, 10 of them wanted to fight more fires, based on the connection they felt ... read more
Published in General
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Stuffing? Mashed potatoes? Tofurky?
Regardless of what you put in your oven or your mouth, cooking is usually a holiday staple. But along with cooking, waste isn't usually far behind. From leftover food to left-open refrigerators, waste is all around us as we prepare the treats that make your holiday dinner party a hit.
Though cooking by candlelight may be ... read more
Clean Up Your Cooking
Stuffing? Mashed potatoes? Tofurky?
Regardless of what you put in your oven or your mouth, cooking is usually a holiday staple. But along with cooking, waste isn't usually far behind. From leftover food to left-open refrigerators, waste is all around us as we prepare the treats that make your holiday dinner party a hit.
Though cooking by candlelight may be ... read more
Published in Household
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With everything from climate change to the new energy bill at the forefront of the environmental sector, we can sometimes forget about the little things that make a difference.
For example, leaky faucets can drip at a rate of one drip per second. That can waste more than 3,000 gallons of water each year. The simple act of fixing ... read more
Back To Basics: Your Trash Can
With everything from climate change to the new energy bill at the forefront of the environmental sector, we can sometimes forget about the little things that make a difference.
For example, leaky faucets can drip at a rate of one drip per second. That can waste more than 3,000 gallons of water each year. The simple act of fixing ... read more
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This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas.
How much do you pay for a pair of jeans?
Is it $20, $50, $250...$46,532?
No, that wasn't a typo. That last number may seem insane, but in 2001, Levi Strauss & Co. paid just that. The company purchased a pair ... read more
8 Ways to Reuse Your Jeans
This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas.
How much do you pay for a pair of jeans?
Is it $20, $50, $250...$46,532?
No, that wasn't a typo. That last number may seem insane, but in 2001, Levi Strauss & Co. paid just that. The company purchased a pair ... read more
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Good Morning America announced today that "A gas-powered blower emits as much pollution in an hour as a car would if it drove 100 miles, according to the Citizen’s League for Environmental Action Now."
An alternatives include to this gas-powered machines are electric-powered blower, which are "50 to 70 percent quieter than a gas-powered version and emits no air pollution." ... read more
Still Throwing Your Leaves in the Trash?
Good Morning America announced today that "A gas-powered blower emits as much pollution in an hour as a car would if it drove 100 miles, according to the Citizen’s League for Environmental Action Now."
An alternatives include to this gas-powered machines are electric-powered blower, which are "50 to 70 percent quieter than a gas-powered version and emits no air pollution." ... read more
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This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas.
As many of our readers probably know, we here at Earth911 provide an article every week surrounding the concept of 8 Ways to Green Your (insert here). From your home to your car to school or work, we love to ... read more
The 8 ‘Must-Dos’ of Being Green
This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas.
As many of our readers probably know, we here at Earth911 provide an article every week surrounding the concept of 8 Ways to Green Your (insert here). From your home to your car to school or work, we love to ... read more
Published in Household
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As many people know, reuse is a step up from recycling. In fact, reuse is the middle-man between reduce and recycle, and some would be surprised at how many opportunities for reuse there really are - once you start looking for them.
We're not talking about simply covering a bottle in magazine cut-outs, sticking some flowers inside and voilà
- a ... read more
8 Ways & Whys to Reuse Plastic
As many people know, reuse is a step up from recycling. In fact, reuse is the middle-man between reduce and recycle, and some would be surprised at how many opportunities for reuse there really are - once you start looking for them.
We're not talking about simply covering a bottle in magazine cut-outs, sticking some flowers inside and voilà
- a ... read more
Published in Plastic
