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New LED Bulbs Light Up National Mall

Alexis Petru, February 3rd, 2012

At a press conference on the National Mall on Jan. 30, Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar flipped a ceremonial light switch to reveal the park’s energy upgrades: LED light bulbs installed in the 173 streetlight posts that line the National Mall’s walkways, the Alliance to Save Energy reports. The super-efficient, brighter bulbs will reduce ... read more

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New Solar-Powered Cover for the Amazon Kindle

Alexis Petru, January 10th, 2012

Amazon Kindle owners can now harness the power of the sun to illuminate and charge their e-readers, using the new SolarKindle Lighted Cover, which was unveiled at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The flexible, lightweight cover features a built-in solar panel that charges an attached LED reading light and provides extra power to the Kindle. Simply slip ... read more

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Published in Electronics


How to Bust Your Post-Holiday Energy Slump

Amanda Wills, January 3rd, 2012

For many workers, today is the first day back in the office, on the assembly line or behind the register. Here are some natural ways to have more energy to get through the rest of the work day (and start those New Year's resolutions already!). 1. De-clutter your desk. Stop looking at memos from 2011, and finally throw out that tabloid ... read more

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Tagged cfl, computer, energy, food, kitchen, led, lightbulb, magazines, recycling, whiteofficepaper

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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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Add Your Own Upcycled Lampshade to This Light

Alexis Petru, November 16th, 2011

Looking to get more involved in your green home décor? Sustainable furniture designer Ryan Frank has created the A(dd)Y(our)O(wn) lighting range which gives everyone the chance to be not just a designer and manufacturer, but also a recycler. The lights, made from rebar and natural rubber, are constructed without lampshades, so consumers can install their own, using a reclaimed object ... read more

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Tagged cfl, furniture, led, lightbulb, reuse

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Home Depot Recycles Holiday Lights, Gives Discounts

Alexis Petru, November 7th, 2011

Looking to replace your incandescent Christmas lights with a more eco-friendly option? From Nov. 3 through Nov. 13, Home Depot is accepting old, broken or used holiday light strings for recycling. For each unwanted incandescent light string, customers will receive a coupon of up to $5 off new LED Christmas lights. LED holiday lights use 80 percent less energy than their ... read more

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8 Quick Ways to Save $290 This Month

Mary Mazzoni, October 27th, 2011

Many of us are on pretty tight budgets these days. So, you cut back on eating out, ditch the trips to the movie theater and refrain from buying those shiny new shoes. But the best way to save money and cut back on waste is right in your own home. This month, try using these eight simple steps to cut ... read more

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Tagged appliances, bath, bathroom, brush, cfl, computer, dishwasher, energy, food, led, light bulbs, packaging, reduce, reuse, shower, television, toilet

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What Your New Home Will Look Like in 2015

Mother Nature Network, October 19th, 2011

Written by Matt Hickman, MNN The fact that the average American home is slowly but surely shrinking — and will most likely continue to do so if and when the country shakes off its current financial woes —isn’t exactly revolutionary news. But when members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) were asked earlier this year what ... read more

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Published in Construction


Conserve Energy in the Kitchen

Marisa McNatt, September 29th, 2011

Ever wondered if washing dishes by hand saves water and energy over using the dishwasher? Or, should you replace the fridge from 1989, even though it’s still running? We’ve got the inside information on keeping it efficient in the kitchen. A more efficient refrigerator The fridge is the single biggest energy-consuming appliance in most households, according to the EPA. And the older it ... read more

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Tagged appliances, cfl, dishwasher, energy, gas, kitchen, led, light bulbs, packaging, reduce, refrigerator, steel, stove

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5 Ideas for Pollution Prevention Week

Mary Mazzoni, September 20th, 2011

Monday marked the start of Pollution Prevention Week. And what better way to celebrate than by shrinking your footprint at home? If you want to do your part but can’t fit planning into your busy schedule, you’re in luck. Here are five quick and easy ways to reduce your pollution just in time for the planet-changing holiday. 1. Conserve energy The ... read more

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