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Cheat Sheet: Solar Power

Libuse Binder, April 19th, 2010

There are many factors to consider when considering the installation of a solar energy system for your home including initial investment cost, the viability of a home solar system and the many federal, state and municipal financial incentives available to help offset the initial cost. But don't be overwhelmed. We've thrown together a simple cheat sheet for everything you need to ... read more

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Published in Household


Cheat Sheet: Organic

Haley Paul, September 14th, 2009

By now, many of us have crossed paths at the supermarket with an organic food product. Whether it’s extra virgin olive oil sporting the USDA certified organic seal, snack crackers “made with organic ingredients” or organic apples shipped in from New Zealand, organic foods are increasingly available and widespread. Thirty years ago, however, this was not the case, as organic ... read more

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Tagged basics, cheatsheet, energy, fertilizers, fuel, fungicides, grass, herbicides, ideas, noteworthy, organic, pesticides

Published in Garden


Cheat Sheet: Biodegradable

Haley Paul, September 7th, 2009

Biodegradable. It’s a term that's thrown around a lot these days. And with items ranging from disposable flatware and diapers to bags and balloons now available under the auspices of "biodegradability," it is important to get the facts on what it all means. Who Says? Companies such as Coca-Cola, Solo Cup, International Paper, Glad, Whole Foods and ... read more

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Tagged basics, cheatsheet, composting, ideas, noteworthy, organic, organicwaste, packaging, reduce

Published in Garden


Cheat Sheet: Composting

Haley Paul, August 31st, 2009

According to the EPA, 24 percent of the U.S. municipal solid waste stream is composed of food remnants and yard trimmings. If these materials were diverted to another use that kept them out of the trash, a significant portion of the country's everyday waste could be recovered for reuse. Enter: composting. Grass clippings, food scraps and yard ... read more

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Tagged basics, cheatsheet, composting, ideas, noteworthy, organicwaste

Published in General


Cheat Sheet: Greenwashing

Haley Paul, August 17th, 2009

The term “greenwashing” finds it roots in the political expression “whitewashing,” which, according to the Greenwashing Index, is defined as a coordinated attempt to hide unpleasant facts. Jumping off from this point, greenwashing—simply defined as making misleading marketing claims about the environmental benefits of a product—is increasingly becoming a concern for consumers. As more companies try to get a piece ... read more

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Tagged basics, cheatsheet, ideas, noteworthy, productstewardship

Published in General


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