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INFOGRAPHIC: Profile of a Carpooler

Nate Lipka, April 9th, 2012

We've always known that carpoolers are an environmentally-conscious bunch, but they're also highly educated, smart consumers and very active online, according to a new report from ridesharing site carpooling.com. The site analyzed data collected from its 2 million monthly active users over a three-month period in 2011 and found that the average user is a 25- to 39-year-old woman ... read more

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Tagged autoparts, carfluids, gas, infographic, reduce

Published in Automotive


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The Cold, Hard Truth About Recycling Steel

Nate Lipka, April 4th, 2012

We've come across quite a few creative uses of unconventional materials lately, from shipping containers made of mushrooms to bow ties made of soda cans, computer parts and pills. But when it comes to producing automobiles, large buildings and machinery, steel is still king. According to steel building site BuildingsGuide.com, the material also has some built-in advantages ... read more

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Tagged energy, infographic, metal, Plastic, recy, recycle, recycled, recycling, steel

Published in Metal


INFOGRAPHIC: How We Could Save 184,000 Trees

Mary Mazzoni, March 19th, 2012

Every year, more than 1.5 billion sheets of paper are used during the leasing process, and more than 34 million rent checks are written each year, according to LeaseRunner - a new consumer-facing web application that offers free, paperless property leasing. And with 38 million rental homes in the U.S., 55 percent of which are owned by individuals, these ... read more

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Tagged energy, infographic, paper, reduce, trees

Published in Paper


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

Published in Electronics


INFOGRAPHIC: Go Green, Get a Date?

Mary Mazzoni, February 13th, 2012

Going green could significantly increase your chances of snagging a date this Valentine's Day, according to a recent survey from Timberland. The outdoor apparel brand surveyed more than 1,000 men and women to find out how important green behaviors are when it comes to finding - and keeping - true love. The results may surprise you. More than three-quarters (77 ... read more

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Tagged bicycle, food, infographic, recycle, recycling, reuse

Published in General


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INFOGRAPHIC: Green Impact of Super Bowl XLVI

Mary Mazzoni, February 1st, 2012

The NFL has been investing in environmental programs for nearly two decades. And this year's Super Bowl rematch between the New England Patriots and New York Giants will be no exception. Super Bowl XLVI will be powered by 15 million kilowatt hours of renewable energy, provided by Green Mountain Energy Company. Sourcing game-day power from renewables ... read more

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Tagged energy, infographic, new york, recy, recycling, reuse, solar, trees

Published in General


INFOGRAPHIC: Greenest U.S. States

Mary Mazzoni, January 19th, 2012

Have you ever wondered how your home state measures up when it comes to sustainability? Well, green building consulting firm Buildings Guide may have your answer. This year, the firm assessed all 50 U.S. states on three criteria - toxic waste production, alternative energy moves and carbon footprint - and compiled a list of the top 10 "greenest" states in ... read more

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Tagged infographic, recy, recycling

Published in General


INFOGRAPHIC: New Year’s Eve Ball Saves Energy

Alexis Petru, December 22nd, 2011

Next Saturday, millions of people will watch the Times Square ball drop in person or on TV to ring in the new year. But the tradition, which started in 1907, got greener in 2008 when Philips Electronics provided 32,256 LED lights to illuminate the ball, Time Magazine reports. Like consumer LED bulbs, the LEDS that light the Times Square ... read more

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Tagged energy, infographic, led, lightbulb, new york, reduce

Published in Household


INFOGRAPHIC: Epic Journey of an Orange Juice Bottle

Amanda Wills, December 2nd, 2011

What happened to that tiny bottle of orange juice you tossed after using it to wash down your morning bagel? This infographic by visual.ly user Angel follows that plastic bottle from table, to recycling and back to shelf.

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Tagged infographic, number1plasticPETE, plasticbottle

Published in Plastic


INFOGRAPHIC: The History of Recycling

Leah Blunt, November 15th, 2011

Recycling has been around in one form or another for centuries, but what do you really know about it? Archaeologists have found evidence of recycling that took place around or perhaps earlier than 400 B.C. Recycling has developed in many ways since then, however, some of the most significant changes have taken place just in the past couple hundred years or ... read more

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Tagged curbside, energy, government, infographic, recycle, reuse

Published in Household


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