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The Best Free iPhone Apps for Earth Day

Amanda Wills, April 19th, 2010

There is nothing we love more than awesome technology that makes going green or getting eco info just a little easier. As self-proclaimed techies ourselves, we have seen a lot of green iPhone apps floating around the office on our staffers' phones. So, we thought we'd share some of our recent favorites to download just in time for Earth ... read more

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Tagged book, energy, recycle, reduce

Published in Electronics


Tired of Hearing About Our Earth Day Prizes?

Jennifer Berry, April 16th, 2010

No? Neither are we. We love prizes. And the great items you can win just keep rolling in. As part of Earth911's Earth Day Giveaway, we've got some incredible, eco-friendly gifts that you can nab - with just a tweet! Entering our Twitter contest is easy: Simply tweet the tips of the day by clicking on the blue bird ... read more

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Tagged book, brownpaperbags, clothingandtextile, mixedpaper, plasticbottles, steel

Published in General


What Do Carbon-Free Paper Shredders and Historic Trees Have in Common?

Jennifer Berry, April 13th, 2010

They are both prizes that you can win as part of our new Earth Day channel. Counting down to the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Earth911.com is releasing two new tips each weekday to help you reduce, reuse and recycle simply and effectively. Entering our Twitter contest is easy: Simply tweet the tips of the day by clicking on ... read more

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Tagged book, cardboard, mixedpaper, trees

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Win an iPad Sleeve, T-shirts and More!

Jennifer Berry, April 6th, 2010

We love eco-friendly prizes, how about you? All right, so maybe starting off a news story with a cheer is a bit odd. But we really are excited about our brand new Earth Day channel that releases two new tips each day as we count down to the 40th Earth Day. The Earth Day channel is also hosting a Twitter ... read more

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Tagged book, clothingandtextile, computers, greetingcard, wrappingpaper

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Get Money for Recycling

Libuse Binder, April 5th, 2010

Looking for some spare change? With the many companies cropping up that offer cash or services in exchange for your used goods, it's time to start thinking of recycling as the new couch cushions. With a little effort, everything from books to cookie wrappers can be traded in for goods or cash. Here are several ideas to help you responsibly recycle and ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, aluminumcan, book, cdsanddvds, clothingandtextile, computers, energy, mail, noteworthy, number1plasticPETE, recycle, toys

Published in Household


Earth911 Launches Best Earth Day Channel, Twitter Contest of All Time

Earth911, March 29th, 2010

Earth911.com recently launched a special section of its Web site to mark the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. The Earth Day channel not only features 40 tips about reducing, reusing and recycling, but also hosts a Twitter contest beginning March 29 and ending in a giveaway on Earth Day, April 22. During the contest, two tips will be released ... read more

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8 Ways to Go Green in Spring

Amanda Wills, March 22nd, 2010

There's nothing we love more than great weather, sunlight and the perfect excuse to get back to nature. We won't bore you with those expected metaphors of spring and new beginnings. Instead, we've made a detailed of list of simple changes you can make this month that not only reduce your impact, but can also actually save you money. 1. Declutter your ... read more

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Tagged book, cardboard, catalogs, cfl, composting, dirt, energy, fuel, gas, grass, kitchen, leaves, led, magazines, newspaper, organic, pesticides, recycle, reduce, reuse, sawdust, stove, tin, windows, wood

Published in Household


Learn to ‘Shift Your Habit’

Amanda Wills, March 8th, 2010

"The true heart and soul of living green is efficiency." The opening line of Elizabeth Rogers' new book Shift Your Habit says it perfectly - the paradoxical combination of going green and actually saving money is actually quite simple when outlined step by step, room by room and product by product. Rogers follows 15 families on their quests to find a happy ... read more

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Tagged book, cfl, computers, energy, ideas, recycling, reduce

Published in Household


Major Green Tax Deductions

Trey Granger, February 15th, 2010

Ah, tax season. The time of year where no accomplishment is unworthy of mention if it equals a write-off. If you've taken the time (and money) to invest in energy-efficiency or other green initiatives, there's likely a deduction for that. Here's a quick breakdown of what you might be eligible for this year. Behind the Wheel First, the good news: If you participated ... read more

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Tagged airconditioner, basics, book, cdsanddvds, cfl, clothingandtextile, computers, energy, gas, homeandofficefurniture, homeappliances, sportinggoods, television, videotapes

Published in Household


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Will the iPad Push Paper to Extinction?

Katherine J. Chen, February 5th, 2010

Well, probably not. Some critics have praised the Apple iPad for its speed, sleek design and the detail of the screen’s LED-backlit display. Others, like Gizmodo, have criticized the iPad’s lack of a camera, limited apps and even its name (one which has sparked an onslaught of jokes online). But the bigger question may be what the future holds ... read more

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Tagged book, magazines, mixedpaper, newspaper, noteworthy

Published in Paper


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