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Online Video Site Spreads the Green Word

Ashley Schiller, July 21st, 2008

Want to watch a video comparing the fuel economy of a Prius and a Smart Car? Arnold Schwarzenegger answering questions about his climate policies? How about a children's video illustrating the importance of recycling? Launched last month, GoGreenTube allows citizens to view and share videos about the environment, green technologies, news and products. The goal of the site is to spread environmental knowledge. The site also collaborates ... read more

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Tagged basics, fuel, ideas, noteworthy, recycle

Published in Electronics


Recycled Shopping Bags Sales Explode

Ashley Schiller, July 21st, 2008

EverybodyGreen's new tote bags made from recycled plastic bottles have been selling at an "explosive rate" according to PR Web. The reusable bags feature a stylish pear design. They are available online and in some retail stores as of July 14. Sales of the Recycled Pear Bag have exceeded company expectations, according to Director Keith Berman. EverybodyGreen.com donates proceeds from each ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, plasticbottles, recycle

Published in Plastic


Trace Your Jewelry from Mine to Market

Francine Hardaway, July 21st, 2008

Wal-Mart's newest attempt at product stewardship has the company taking into account where it's products are coming from, specifically jewelry Wal-Mart Stores recently launched a line of fine jewelry from LoveEarth that allows consumers to trace the source of gold, silver and diamonds online. You can trace your piece of jewelry from the mine to the market. Working with Conservation International ... read more

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Tagged basics, greenstyle, ideas, noteworthy

Published in Clothing


Green That Garage: Steps to Make it Easier

Trey Granger, July 21st, 2008

Even if you don't currently have a garage, you are most likely familiar with these indoor areas of parking. In addition, almost everyone has experienced or seen the clutter, disarray and overall takeover that can easily happen to these areas of a house. Simply put, chances are your garage contains much more than cars. Today's garage is used for storage, housing ... read more

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Tagged basics, book, carfluids, composting, DIY, energy, hhw, householdcleaners, ideas, leaves, noteworthy, paint, pesticides, recycle, reuse, tires, waterheater

Published in Automotive


What’s Driving Your Engine?

Ashley Schiller, July 21st, 2008

The motor oil aisle at the local car maintenance shop can be intimidating. With so many product choices, an indecisive individual could be stuck there for hours. Among your many options, you have the opportunity to chose between synthetic and conventional oils. If it's all Greek to you, here's an explanation of the difference between the two types. Sticking with Conventional Conventional oils are ... read more

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Tagged antifreeze, basics, carfluids, ideas, motoroil, noteworthy, paint, recycle, solvents

Published in Automotive


The Choice of a Halogeneration

Bob Peeples, PE, July 21st, 2008

Power to the Peeples is an exclusive Earth911 series written by Bob Peeples, our resident chemical engineer and Program Manager of Earth911’s sister site Beaches911. Bob combines his extensive knowledge of the environment and how things work with an off-the-cuff sense of humor. So there's a little known regulation set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency that used motor oil ... read more

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Tagged basics, carfluids, energy, fuel, householdcleaners, ideas, motoroil, noteworthy, recycle, solvents

Published in Hazardous


Program Profile: University Toner Recovery

Ashley Schiller, July 21st, 2008

More than three quarts of oil are used during the manufacturing of a new laser toner cartridge, while only one quart is required to make a recycled one. In addition, recycling cartridges in not a one-time deal; they can be cleaned and reused up to five or six times. This is good news for people who use printers as well ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, inkjetcartridge, noteworthy, recycle, reuse

Published in Electronics


Green Gossip: Does Parenthood Make You More Eco-aware?

Brandi Powell, July 21st, 2008

Green Gossip is an exclusive Earth 911 series that lets our writers talk about their experiences with everyday green issues. In this episode, Brandi Powell reflects on motherhood and its connection to Mother Earth. Approaching the counter with my movie candy in hand, I knew my four-year-old daughter was up to something. She had a particular look on her face. ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, plasticbags, recycle, reuse

Published in Household


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