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Black Friday? Try ‘Cyber Monday’

Jennifer Berry, November 24th, 2008

More online retailers are planning on participating in special promotions for online shopping, starting the Monday after Thanksgiving. Known as "Cyber Monday," the day is often referred to as the kickoff for the online holiday shopping season. According to a poll by Shopzilla for Shop.org, nearly 84 percent of online retailers will have Cyber Monday promotions, up 12 percent from ... read more

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Published in Electronics


NYC Recycles 360,000 Pounds of E-Waste

Jennifer Berry, November 24th, 2008

In a record-breaking event held in partnership with Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), New York City collected over 360,000 pounds of e-waste in a weekend-long collection. As part of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and NBC Universal's "Green Screens" event, TVs, cell phones, radios, cameras, VCRs, speakers, telephones and other electronics were collected for free by ERI. As the largest e-cycler in the world, ... read more

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Published in Electronics


Holiday Greetings Made Easy

Shannon M. Clark, November 24th, 2008

No matter what holidays you may celebrate, one common feature of each is expressing our affection and appreciation for others, often done in the form of holiday cards. In fact, every year during the holiday season, 3.4 billion letters are mailed. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) found an efficient way to help send those warm holiday wishes with less environmental ... read more

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The Battle Between Online vs. In-Store Shopping

Lori Brown, November 24th, 2008

To shop or not to shop? That is rarely the question asked around the holidays. What about "To shop online or to shop in the stores?" Now that may be a more practical question. The debate continues on whether or not online shopping is actually better for the environment. But regardless of how you ring in on that discussion, it is ... read more

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Published in Clothing


Be Thankful, Be Green: Do’s & Don’ts for an Eco-Thanksgiving

Brandy Norleen, November 24th, 2008

It’s that time of year again, and you are preparing to cook a feast to feed the masses. As you start planning the smorgasbord of side dishes and entrees to feed your family this Thanksgiving, are you asking yourself how you can make this holiday a little more eco-friendly? It is easier than you think - let’s get started: Cooking Safely Do ... read more

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Published in Household


Gift Guide 2008

Earth911, November 24th, 2008

Holiday gifting is a breeze when you know who and what you're looking for. Grab your list and check out our favorite picks for the 2008 shopping season. 1. The Person Who Has Everything And we mean everything. You're in luck. We know what they don't have - a chicken made from plastic bags. The recycled, fair trade figurine is handmade by crafts ... read more

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8 Ways to Green Your Black Friday

Trey Granger, November 24th, 2008

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. Let's start with a quick explanation of "Black Friday." Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving, when retailers offer special deals to kickoff the holiday shopping season. It's also one of the biggest shopping days of the year. If you ... read more

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