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EV Charging – There’s An App for That

Alexis Petru, March 7th, 2011

Do you have range anxiety (the fear that an electric vehicle will run out of power before reaching your destination and leave you stranded)? Silicon Valley startup Xatori wants to soothe your electric vehicle (EV) concerns with its new free iPhone app. Released today, the PlugShare app will connect EV enthusiasts, so they can share their home chargers ... read more

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Tagged cellphone, electricvehicle, energy, rechargeablebatteries, reduce

Published in Electronics


The Great American Cleanup is Here

Megan Dobransky, March 7th, 2011

So what if Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup 2011 started a week ago? It’s never too late to do something good for the environment. KAB is asking for volunteers to partake in the annual litter collection, flora planting and community cleaning event, which runs from March 1 to May 31. "Volunteers are essential to strengthening our communities, boosting our local ... read more

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Tagged recycle, reduce

Published in General


Why Women are Better for the Planet

Alison Neumer Lara, March 7th, 2011

We’re not trying to fuel the gender wars, honest. It actually comes down to fact: there’s a wide body of research demonstrating that women out-green men in attitudes and actions. But rather then get down on the guys, let’s celebrate the gals. In recognition of International Women’s Day, March 8 (hey, it’s as good an excuse as ... read more

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Tagged energy, food, fuel, gas, recycling, reduce

Published in General


1 Month, No Plastic: How Real People Did It

Amanda Wills, March 7th, 2011

When Rodale staffers came up with the idea of a plastic-free challenge in an editorial meeting, they had no idea the concept would go global. As these editors pledged to live a plastic-free life for the month of February, so did swarms of their Twitter followers and Facebook fans from the U.S., to Mexico, to Abu Dhabi. But it was obvious ... read more

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Tagged number1plasticPETE, number2plasticHDPE, number3plastic, number4plasticLDPE, number5plasticPolypropylene, number6plasticpolystyrene, number7plastic, packaging, plasticbag, recycle, reduce

Published in Plastic


The Airport of the Future

Alexis Petru, March 7th, 2011

When you think of airports and air travel, “environmental responsibility” probably isn't the first phrase to come to mind, but San Francisco International Airport's $383 million renovation may change how the air travel industry works. SFO's renovated second terminal - set to re-open April 14 - is slated to become the nation’s first airport terminal to be certified by the ... read more

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Tagged composting, constructionmaterials, greentravel, recycling, reduce

Published in Construction


Would Green Banking Work for You?

Alison Neumer Lara, March 7th, 2011

As tax season approaches, it could be time to take a step back and ask a slightly broader money question: is my bank truly green? Paperless statements are only the beginning. Green banks, a growing segment of the financial industry, aim to improve the environment through operations and services – everything from recycled paper checks and LEED-certified buildings to ... read more

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Tagged mixedpaper, recycled, reduce

Published in Household


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