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How SXSW is Going Green

Christina Caldwell, March 16th, 2012

Art and activism often go hand in hand. In fact, some might argue that they’re one and the same. Each year in March, thousands of music junkies, movie buffs, innovators and education enthusiasts gather in Austin, Texas, for South by Southwest (SXSW), a festival dedicated to finding the next big thing. The festival is currently taking place through March ... read more

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Tagged Austin, energy, Green Zone, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, Sol Design Lab, solar energy, SXSW

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Earth911 Weekly Roundup: March 12-16

Mary Mazzoni, March 16th, 2012

We revisit the biggest, best and most buzz-worthy stories of the week that was…

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Tagged Austin, clothingandtextile, Construction, energy, etsy, food, gallery, Green Zone, ideas, new york, recy, recycle, recycled, reduce, reuse, shower, solar, solar panel, tip, toilet

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IdeaBox Unveils Energy Efficient Prefab Home

Christina Caldwell, March 14th, 2012

Update: It has come to Earth911's attention that IKEA is not selling the Aktiv prefabricated home. Interior designers from IKEA Portland helped furnish the interior of the Aktiv, but the retailer is not manufacturing or selling the product. For ordering information, please visit IdeaBox online. IKEA has said that their ability to sustain ... read more

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Tagged energy, IdeaBox, IKEA, prefab

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Get Started Green: Choosing Eco Employment

Mary Mazzoni, March 13th, 2012

Are you looking to get in on the growing green economy? Earth911 sat down with Michael DiRamio, program director for sustainable communities for Corporation for a Skilled Workforce, to find out how you should get started on your green career path. 1. Use your strengths Do you know you want to get started on a green career path but aren't ... read more

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Tagged Construction, energy, ideas, solar, solar panel, tip

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Does Daylight Saving Time Really Save Energy?

Alexis Petru, March 9th, 2012

This Sunday, most Americans will set their clocks ahead an hour for daylight saving time. But does the original motivation for “springing forward” – saving energy by taking advantage of summer's extra hours of sunlight – still hold weight in today’s world? While Benjamin Franklin originally conceived of the idea for daylight saving time, laws mandating a national time change weren’t ... read more

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Tagged electric, energy, fuel, oil, reduce

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7 Ways to Make Money by Going Green

Mary Mazzoni, March 7th, 2012

Many of us are on pretty tight budgets these days. So, if you could use a few extra dollars in your pocket this month, why not cash in on your green habits to fatten your wallet and lighten your footprint? From recycling your iPhone to renting out your parking space, here are seven ways to make money by being green. 1. ... read more

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Tagged cell phone, cell phones, computer, computers, cosmetics, curbside, dvd, electronics, energy, etsy, gas, guide, recy, recycle, recycled, reduce, reuse, tablet, tip, trade

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INFOGRAPHIC: Eco Benefits of Green Gadgets

Mary Mazzoni, March 6th, 2012

Over the past five years, consumers who bought electronics designed to be easier to recycle, less toxic and more energy efficient contributed to major reductions in environmental impact, according to global green electronics registry EPEAT®. More than 441 million EPEAT® registered electronics have been sold since the rating system began assessing green gadgets in 2005 - adding up to ... read more

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Tagged electronics, energy, Hazardous, infographic, mercury, recy, recycle

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Don’t Forget About Green Write-offs This Tax Season

Alexis Petru, March 2nd, 2012

With April’s tax deadline quickly approaching, don’t forget that many purchases you made last year to benefit the environment and your wallet may also qualify for a tax break. Whether you bought a plug-in hybrid, made home energy efficiency retrofits or donated to an environmental charity, check out Earth911’s guide to 2011’s green tax incentives. 1. At home: energy efficiency upgrades Making ... read more

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Tagged energy, fuel, guide, reduce, solar, windows

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’100 Mile House’ Contest Calls for Truly Local Building

Christina Caldwell, March 2nd, 2012

You’ve heard of living local, but the Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC) is taking the idea to a new, sustainable level with a community challenge. The challenge; build a four person, 1,200 square foot home that exclusively uses materials that have been recycled or manufactured less than 100 miles from Vancouver. The grand prize; $5,000. Another $5,000-worth of other prizes ... read more

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Tagged competition, energy, fuel, ideas, led, recy, recycle, recycled, shipping

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Green Money-Saving Lessons We Learned in Kindergarten

Mary Mazzoni, March 1st, 2012

American author Robert Fulghum's  now-classic book "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten" landed on the New York Times best-seller list in 1988. And if you ask Earth911, when it comes to reducing waste and saving money, that sentiment couldn't be more true. No, we're not saying you should ask your 4-year-old to balance the ... read more

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