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LG Thinks ‘Life’s Good When It’s Green’

Jennifer Berry, January 20th, 2009

LG Electronics recently announced the foundation of its global sustainability program, "Life's Good When it's Green." The worldwide program will focus on sustainability through a number of facets through design and products, reduction of hazardous materials, responsible electronics recycling and addressing global climate change, according to LG's President and Chief Technology Officer Dr. Woo Paik. "With Life's Good When it's Green, we're ... read more

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The Future of Eco-Friendly Home Design

Kasen Seaver, January 19th, 2009

There are plenty of changes occurring in the homebuilding industry, and even if you aren’t planning on moving anytime soon, it pays (literally) to know what changes are in store for when you finally make that decision. On the forefront of these changes are eco-friendly improvements and practices. In fact, the National Association of Home Builders estimates that almost 50 percent ... read more

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Popular Hotels Begin Sustainability Initiative

Jennifer Berry, January 15th, 2009

One of the largest hotel management companies in the U.S., Crestline Hotels and Resorts, recently announced an expansive sustainability initiative to be implemented at all 70 of its hotels, resorts and conference centers. The company manages reputable hotel properties across the country, such as Marriott, Hilton, Westin and Wyndham hotels. EarthPact is a comprehensive program that addresses sustainability across key areas, including: Administration Food ... read more

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Appliance Tune-up

Steve Uydess, November 10th, 2008

Back when fuel prices were up around $4.00/gallon, the mere anticipation of winter energy costs was enough to send a shiver down people’s spines. Now that gas prices are lower than what they were at their highest point, we can go back to wasting all we want, right? Not quite. Depending on where you live, the chill of the winter season ... read more

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Tagged basics, dishwasher, energy, homeappliances, ideas, newbie, noteworthy, reduce, refrigerator, washeranddryer, waterheater

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It’s National Vampire Awareness Day!

Jennifer Berry, October 30th, 2008

Today is National Vampire Awareness Day. While we aren't talking about the blood-drinking phantoms of the our favorite scary stories and myths, these "vampires" are just as frightening. "Vampire power," also known as "phantom load," is the electricity that electronics and appliances use while they are turned off or in standby mode. According to Best Buy, the sponsor of National ... read more

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