Libuse Binder

Libuse Binder

Libuse Binder's book, Ten Ways to Change the World in Your Twenties, was recently released. Her work can also be seen at Weekly Way.



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Composting For City Dwellers

Libuse Binder, June 10th, 2011

Editor’s Note: Some content from this story appeared in an Earth911.com article on August 30, 2010. You can read it in its original version here. For some city dwellers, composting is as easy as adding your food trimmings and other compostables to the yard waste bin. But for the millions residing in urban areas without compostable pickup, this ... read more

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Tagged composting, food, organic, organicwaste, reduce

Published in Garden


Best Ways to Find a Green Career

Libuse Binder, September 27th, 2010

More and more graduates are leaving school with an interest in finding a job that focuses on the many aspects of sustainability. Job seekers will find a nonprofit and for-profit employer pool that is increasingly open to exploring sustainable approaches such as paying employees a living wage, reducing overall waste and becoming more energy efficient. Colleges and universities are also ... read more

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Tagged composting, energy, ideas, organic, recycling, students

Published in General


The Insider Swapping Network

Libuse Binder, September 6th, 2010

Swap Ideas Day is September 10, but any day of the year is a good one to swap items from around your home. From CDs to clothing, there are websites and groups all over the country that organize swaps where you can trade in your old stuff for new-to-you merchandise. Swapping not only saves you money, it greatly reduces the resources needed ... read more

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Tagged book, clothingandtextile, cosmetics, packaging, reuse

Published in General


Composting in the City

Libuse Binder, August 30th, 2010

For some city dwellers, composting is as easy as adding your food trimmings and other compostables to the yard waste bin. But for the millions residing in urban areas without compostable pickup, this reduction endeavor requires a bit of additional effort. Andrew Hoyles, the compost educator at the NYC Compost Project in Manhattan works to teach people about the ... read more

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Tagged basics, composting, kitchen, organic, reduce, trees

Published in Garden


Earth911 Back to School Guide: College Edition

Libuse Binder, August 16th, 2010

It's almost time to start heading back to school, and whether on year one of a four-year undergraduate degree or year five of the four-year plan (sorry, Mom and Dad), there are many ways to ensure that this is your greenest school year yet. 1. Pack light and share Whether driving or flying to your dorm, apartment or frat house, you ... read more

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Tagged book, computers, guide, organic, recycle, reuse, students, television

Published in General


I Didn’t Know That Was Compostable!

Libuse Binder, August 9th, 2010

Whether you are managing your own compost bin, or you live in a town or city that composts for you, composting is one of the most efficient ways to help keep millions of tons of biodegradable trash out of the landfill. Many compostable items are probably those you are already familiar with, like veggie trimmings, coffee and tea grounds, and ... read more

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Tagged bath, cardboard, composting, ideas, kitchen, newspaper, organicwaste, packaging, trees

Published in Garden


Operation Deepwater Clean

Libuse Binder, July 19th, 2010

It’s been almost three months since the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig explosion caused the largest oil spill in United States history. As of June 15, the government estimated that up to 60,000 barrels of oil were spilling into the Gulf of Mexico daily. The latest attempt to cap the spill seems to be holding, and as of this writing, there ... read more

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Tagged energy, fuel, oil, reduce, reuse

Published in Hazardous


Hidden Water in Your Products

Libuse Binder, July 12th, 2010

By now, most of us are familiar with the usual water-saving tips: don't leave water running unnecessarily, time your showers, install low-flow shower heads and resist the urge to unnecessarily water the lawn or wash the car. You can also reuse greywater when appropriate (water from rinsing veggies can be used to water plants, for example), landscape with indigenous plants ... read more

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Tagged recycle, reduce, waterquality

Published in Household


Great Books for the Summer

Libuse Binder, June 28th, 2010

Summer is officially upon us, and warm weather and a little more free time are great reasons to settle in with an excellent book. Whether at the beach or on a camping trip, there are some excellent newly-released books that offer intriguing ideas for even greener living. Here are some books covering everything from cooking tips from Alice Waters to ... read more

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Tagged book, ideas, kitchen, trees, wood

Published in General


Top Green Gizmos for Summer

Libuse Binder, June 7th, 2010

With summer upon us, there is no better time than now to reduce your energy use with these innovative green gadgets. Whether using innovative technology or harnessing the power of the sun, these gadgets all have the potential to reduce your footprint and save you some serious cash. Kill A Watt The first step in lowering your energy use is determining ... read more

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Tagged airconditioner, cellphone, energy, homeappliances, reduce

Published in Electronics


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