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Save $1,347 on Gas This Year

Alexis Petru, March 22nd, 2012

Rising gas prices got you down? Earth911 rounded up these tips from the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Alliance to Save Energy that can improve your gas mileage, save you money and help the environment. The average U.S. household will spend about $3,325 to fuel its vehicles in 2012, according to the Alliance. But by performing ... read more

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Tagged energy, fuel, gas, oil, petroleum, reduce, tip, tires

Published in Automotive


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

Published in General


Carbon-Free Chocolate Shipment Sets Sail

Christina Caldwell, March 8th, 2012

It takes quite a bit of effort for chocolate to travel around the world and into to your mouth. It also takes quite a bit of fuel. Though the cacao tree is indigenous in the Americas, the chocolate industry has since become an international effort, with half of cocoa beans grown in Western Africa. The Grenada Chocolate Company, as its ... read more

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Tagged africa, fuel, new york, organic, shipping

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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

Published in General


’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

Published in Construction, Household


Get Started Green: Ride Public Transit

Alexis Petru, February 20th, 2012

We all know the benefits of taking public transportation to work: Public transit can save you money, relieve your commuting stress and, of course, cut down on nasty carbon emissions. But it can be a challenge to take that first step toward replacing your commute in the car with a ride on the bus or train. To help you get ... read more

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Tagged bicycle, fuel, gas, new york, reduce

Published in Automotive


Waste Management Tests New Efficient Trucks

Wes Muir, February 8th, 2012

The following is an op-ed piece by Wes Muir, director of communications for Waste Management. It does not describe the views or opinions of Earth911. For better or for worse, garbage can be heavy, wet and bulky. This has presented a challenge for cities, private citizens, businesses and waste collectors alike since the days of horse-drawn waste collection vehicles. This year, ... read more

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Tagged fuel, gas, opinion, recycling, solidwaste

Published in Automotive


Chevy’s New Eco Labels Show Cars’ Impact

Alexis Petru, February 1st, 2012

When shopping for a new car, its fuel economy label will tell you estimated miles per gallon, but you’re left in the dark about the environmental impact of the vehicle over its lifetime, from production to disposal. Now Chevrolet is going beyond the average fuel economy window sticker with its new Ecologic labels, which will provide information to consumers ... read more

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Tagged fuel, recycle

Published in Automotive


Southwest’s Cabins Set for a Green Remodel

Alexis Petru, January 20th, 2012

Southwest planes’ cabins are about to get a green makeover, the airline announced this week, featuring lightweight, eco-friendly materials to increase fuel efficiency and conserve resources. Dubbed “Evolve: The New Southwest Interior,” the cabin remodel will incorporate more durable seats that weigh 6 pounds per seat less than current seats, making the plane a total of 635 pounds lighter ... read more

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Tagged carpet, fuel, Plastic, recycled, reuse

Published in Construction


How to Ecoize Your Exercise Routine

Alexis Petru, January 17th, 2012

Were you one of the countless Americans who made the New Year’s resolution to exercise more in 2012? Before you hop in your car to drive to the gym or invest in an expensive, energy-sucking home exercise machine, check out these six ways to lower the environmental footprint of your new workout routine. 1. Ditch the car Rather than spew carbon emissions ... read more

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Tagged clothingandtextile, energy, fuel, ideas, organic, Plastic, plasticbottle, recycled, reduce

Published in Household


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