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Gifts for the Foodie

Alexis Petru, November 29th, 2011

Find More Gifts For The… As movements like Slow Food and urban homesteading demonstrate, a passion for food and concern for the environment go hand-in-hand. And that makes it a cinch to find the perfect eco-friendly gift for your favorite foodie ... read more

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Tagged composting, fertilizers, food, organic, oven, recycled, soil

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Gifts for Parents

Alexis Petru, November 29th, 2011

Find More Gifts For The… Stumped for holiday gift ideas for Mom and Dad? Whether they’re into gardening or entertaining – or they deserve some much-needed relaxation – here are seven great green gift ideas that any parent will be sure to love. Chinook ... read more

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Tagged book, furniture, organic, oven, recycled, smartphone, wood

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Your Guide to a Green Thanksgiving

Mary Mazzoni, November 22nd, 2011

It can be easy to forget being green in the midst of the menu-planning, grocery-buying and family networking that precedes most Thanksgiving celebrations. But with all the effort, time and money you put into this yearly tradition, why not make your Thanksgiving a little greener? We've compiled six ways to bring sustainability into your holiday - without skimping on the ... read more

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Tagged book, catalogs, energy, food, guide, kitchen, organic, oven, reduce, reuse, stove

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How to Beat the Heat Wave Without AC

Amanda Wills, July 20th, 2011

The National Weather Service has issued heat warnings for the rest of this week around the country, so no doubt most will be cranking up the AC and the electric bill. According to Energy Star, as much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. Can you combat the costs and avoid kicking up ... read more

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Tagged cfl, computer, energy, kitchen, led, oven, reduce, refrigerator, windows

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Guide to Cooking in Small Spaces

Gloria Dawson, February 28th, 2011

An apartment dweller can't flip through cookbooks or culinary magazines without feeling inadequate. Images of spacious counter tops, shelves that hold every spice imaginable and long dinning room tables all strike envy in the hearts' of city cooks. It’s enough to make you want to call for takeout and never cook again. But according to Amy Pennington, size doesn’t ... read more

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Tagged composting, cookingoil, guide, kitchen, organic, organicwaste, oven, packaging, recycle, reduce, reuse

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No More Easy-Bake Oven After Incandescent Ban

Alison Neumer Lara, February 23rd, 2011

Hasbro announced it will retire the much-loved Easy-Bake Oven this year because federal law will essentially prohibit the toy's heating element - a 100 watt incandescent bulb. Legislation passed in 2007 launched the phase-out of traditional bulbs and established energy efficiency standards that require all new bulbs to use 25-30 percent less power than incandescents by 2012. The oven, ... read more

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Tagged lightbulbs, oven, toys

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Expert Q & A on Household Cleaners

Amanda Wills, November 8th, 2010

Your grocer's household aisle is brimming with a slew of cleaners boasting anti-bacterial claims, eco-friendly ingredients or a more-bang-for-your-buck message. Sifting through these products can be daunting, and a 15-minute indecisive standoff simply wastes time and energy. And the hard part isn't even over yet. Once that cleaner has scrubbed its last mildew stain, where does it go next? We asked ... read more

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Tagged bath, householdcleaners, kitchen, oven, packaging, recycling

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7 Surprising Ways to Save Energy

Mary Mazzoni, October 11th, 2010

October is National Energy Awareness Month, and to celebrate this joyous eco-occasion, we’ve compiled a list to help you reduce your energy consumption and shrink your footprint even more. Switching to fluorescent lighting and turning the thermostat down are great energy saving starters, but if you’re looking to go the extra mile to save energy in your home, these tips ... read more

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Tagged basics, computers, dishwasher, energy, kitchen, oven, reduce, refrigerator, stove, television, toaster

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When It’s Time For a New Appliance

Katherine J. Chen, June 15th, 2010

Though Cash for Appliances is still in effect in the vast majority of states, the policies, funding restrictions and range of accepted products varies so much from state to state that it is difficult to gauge which home products are worth fixing and which, if any, qualify for an exchange. Considering, however, that state funding is hardly dispersed equally ... read more

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Tagged dishwasher, energy, gas, homeappliances, oven, refrigerator, stove

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GE Breaks Down Energy Cost of Home Appliances

Trey Granger, May 12th, 2010

Ever wonder which costs more to operate, a microwave or an oven? How about what product uses more energy, a computer or a laptop? A new website created by GE answers your questions about 53 electrical products in your home. The premise of the website is pretty simple. You select which appliances and electronics you have and then choose what ... read more

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Tagged cellphone, computers, energy, homeappliances, officemachines, oven, refrigerator, telephone, television

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